Category: Feature Stories
Baptism: Gift of Eternal Blessings
by Leonardo Neitzel Another Christmas is soon approaching, and with it gifts to exchange. Each of us may have a story or experience about a gift—perhaps one received, perhaps one lost, one dreamed or wished for, or even a gift never received. Gifts come in…
Back to the Catechism: Confession
This article reflects on the section of Luther’s Small Catechism dealing with the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. Read the relevant portion online in contemporary English here. The Word of Absolution by Edward G. Kettner Usually when Lutherans think about “confession” they think of the general…
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…
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…
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…
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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