Category: Feature Stories
Being Missionary Parents
by Garry Dombrosky When we think of missionaries, we picture those servants of God who hear the call of God to carry out their calling as servants of God in places far away. When my wife and I went to our first parish, mission work…
We Value Truth
by Timothy Teuscher At our 2022 synod convention, we shared with delegates our proposed Strategic Framework for Lutheran Church–Canada. This came about through a survey of many pastors, deacons, and lay members from our congregations, as well as from the resulting Purpose and Priorities Planning…
A Tale of Three Trees
by Ted Giese In Romans 5, St. Paul puts Adam and Jesus side by side: Adam the first man and Jesus the new Adam. When we compare Adam and Jesus, we see that they both have a tree at the centre of their lives. From…
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…