Category: Feature Stories
Our Life in Christ – Vine and Branches
by Richard Beinert I am the Vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing. – John 15:5 About seven years ago, I finally figured out how to graft. I had…
LCC declares fellowship with the Lutheran Church in Norway and Iceland
EDMONTON – On June 12, 2022, the synodical convention of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) declared fellowship with the Lutheran Church in Norway and Iceland (LCNI) in a unanimous vote. Rev. Joel Kuhl, chairman of LCC’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations, noted how refreshing it was…
LCC reelects Regional Pastors
EDMONTON – Elections for Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) Regional Pastors took place during synod’s convention on the afternoon of June 11, with synod’s currently Regional Pastors each elected to another term without opposition. As a result of the election, Rev. David Haberstock continues to serve as…
LCC reelects President Teuscher, elects new Vice-President
EDMONTON – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) has reelected Rev. Dr. Timothy Teuscher to a second term as President without opposition. The same day also saw the election of Rev. Michael Schutz as the church’s new Vice-President. President Teuscher was first elected in 2017. Since becoming LCC…
LCC’s 12th Regular Convention begins, welcomes new congregations into membership
EDMONTON – Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) 12th Regular Convention began on June 10, 2022, gathering under the theme “Stand Firm in the Faith” (1 Corinthians 16:13). The convention runs until June 13, 2022. The first session began with the induction of voting delegates and of special…
I believe in the Resurrection of the Body.
by Thomas M. Winger Like many in my generation, I spent a lot of time in childhood watching classic cartoons like Tom & Jerry and Bugs Bunny. Their violence was sanitised compared to today’s offerings, and when characters were flattened by a falling piano their…