The Canadian Lutheran Posts

May 11, 2021

Finnish Bishop Elect charged over historic Christian teachings on human sexuality

FINLAND – Rev. Dr. Juhana Pohjola, Diocesan Dean and Bishop Elect of the Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland (ELMDF) has been charged by Finland’s Prosecutor General with incitement against a group of people. The charges stem from a 2004 booklet published by Luther Foundation Finland (the legal…

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May 6, 2021

Look to Jesus: A Review of My Light and My Salvation

  by Mathew Block It is a sad truth that too few Lutherans today engage in the creative arts. This is especially true when it comes to written creative arts like poetry and fiction. Most people in the pew would be hard pressed to name…

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May 4, 2021

Former East District BOD member passes on to glory

KANATA, Ontario – Kenneth Lyell Currie, who served Lutheran Church–Canada’s former East District as a longtime board member, passed on to glory on April 19, 2021 at the age of 86. The cause of death was mesothelioma. Ken played an active role in church life,…

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May 4, 2021

A Time For Renewal

by Terry Defoe & Brian Wonnick “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or…

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April 29, 2021

Roger Winger, former East District President, passes on to glory

WATERLOO, ONTARIO – Rev. Dr. Roger E. Winger, former president of Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) East District, died early in the morning of April 29, 2021. He was 87. “He has been prepared for his death since the day of his baptism, but more so since…

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April 28, 2021

Call for nominations for LCC’s 2022 National Convention

CANADA – As Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) begins preparations for 2022’s National Convention in Edmonton, A.B., the church is calling on its members to prayerfully consider nominations for synod’s boards and offices. In April, LCC sent a letter to all congregations inviting them to recommend candidates. Any LCC…

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