Category: Feature Stories

November 1, 2017

Reformation 500: Heart and Sola

by James Gimbel The Latin word sola (solus, soli) means “alone.” Luther and the Reformation theologians used this term to modify some important points of Reformation theology that ran counter to popular and church opinion. How many solas are there in the Lutheran Reformation? If…

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October 31, 2017

History of the Reformation: The Augsburg Confession

by Mathew Block Reformation commemorations are often tied to October 31, the date when tradition states Martin Luther nailed the 95 Theses to that church door in Wittenberg. But in many ways, a better case could be made for celebrating it on June 25, the…

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October 28, 2017

Snapshots of LCC’s Reformation Exhibit “Here I Stand”

WINNIPEG – Lutheran Church–Canada is currently holding Here I Stand, an exhibit commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation at its synodical office in Winnipeg (3074 Portage Avenue). The event features a poster-series developed by leading German museums, in addition to numerous artifacts, including period…

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October 24, 2017

2017 Convention Election Results

KITCHENER, Ontario – On October 15, Lutheran Church–Canada meeting in convention elected Rev. Thomas Kruesel to serve as LCC’s Vice-President. He joins Rev. Timothy Teuscher, who was elected President on October 14, 2017. Rev. Kruesel has served as LCC’s Second Vice President since 2011, and…

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October 17, 2017

LCC Convention Votes to Restructure

KITCHENER, Ontario – Lutheran Church-Canada has voted at the 2017 synodical convention in Kitchener, Ontario to restructure the church body, accepting changes to the church’s statutory bylaws, constitution, and synodical bylaws. The Convention adopted Resolution 17.1.01 “To Adopt the Proposed Changes to the Statutory Bylaws…

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October 14, 2017

Lutheran Church–Canada elects a new president

KITCHENER, Ontario – On October 14, 2017 Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) elected Rev. Timothy Teuscher as synodical president. The vote came during the second day of LCC’s 2017 synodical convention being held in Kitchener, Ontario. Rev. Teuscher currently serves as First Vice President of the East…

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