The Canadian Lutheran Posts

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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January 6, 2021

“But I am baptized!”

MOOSEHORN, Man. –  On August 15, 2020, James William Schedler was baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, with a small group in attendance at the Schedler family farm outside of Moosehorn, Manitoba. Rev. Mark Just…

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January 5, 2021

Outdoor services at historic church in Torrington

  TORRINGTON, Alta. – On a quiet peaceful acreage, just a few miles southeast of Torrington, stands an old country church surrounded by a grove of tall evergreens. Zion Lutheran was formed in 1906 and moved to several spots until it found its dwelling place…

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