The Canadian Lutheran Posts

January 28, 2021

Finnish Lutherans elect new bishop

FINLAND – The Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland (ELMDF) has elected Diocesan Dean Juhana Pohjola to serve as its new bishop. “I wish to express my gratitude for the great confidence you have shown in me by giving me such strong support and by…

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January 15, 2021

Teach them to know… Or teach them to do?

by Larry Flohr “Don’t just give them all the things you wish you’d had. Instead, teach them all the things you wish you’d known.” This picture caught my attention a couple of days ago. It showed up in my Facebook newsfeed and probably had nothing…

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January 15, 2021

In Memoriam: Pastor Ward Irwin Yunker

by Thomas Prachar Rev. Ward Irwin Yunker was born in La Crosse, WI in 1974 and grew up in Rochester, MN, where he graduated from John Marshal High School. After graduating from Concordia University, St. Paul, MN with a BA in 1997, he attended Concordia…

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January 13, 2021

LHM Canada expands outreach with French-Language Facebook Page

ONLINE – Lutheran Hour Ministries – Canada released a booklet on Forgiveness through their new French-language Facebook Page. This booklet is quickly gaining traction in the francophone community, with the initial Facebook post on its way to 800 “likes”. The booklet on Forgiveness was selected…

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January 12, 2021

Faith Lutheran honours long-time Sunday School superintendent

KITCHENER, Ont. – On October 4, 2020, Jacquie Couch, long-time Sunday School superintendent at Faith Lutheran Church, was honoured for more than fifty years of servanthood. Jacquie has held several positions at Faith over the years. She became a youth group leader along with her…

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January 7, 2021

Lutherans gathering together during difficult times

EAST REGION – One positive amidst all the negatives surrounding COVID-19 is that many Christians (who are not immuno compromised) are eager to find safe venues to meet since so many events have been cancelled. This past July, several families met to worship, learn, and…

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