Category: Feature Stories
2015 worst year on record for persecution of Christians
by James Morgan How many of us complained about the cold weather this past Sunday when we cleaned the ice and snow off the car and hoped the engine would start so we could be at church on time? These are so-called “first world problems”…
Seminary studies in Ukraine going strong
UKRAINE – The Winter semester of classes is well underway at Concordia Seminary in Odessa, Ukraine. Professor Jonathan Kramer of Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS – Edmonton) is currently in Ukraine teaching a course on Biblical Hermeneutics, following which CLS’ Rev. Dr. Stephen Chambers will teach…
Nicaragua convention re-elects President, confirms ILC membership
CHINANDEGA, Nicaragua – The 5th Convention of the Lutheran Church Synod of Nicaragua (Iglesia Luterano Sínodo de Nicaragua – ILSN) met in Chinandega January 9-10, 2016. Rev. Marvin Donaire was elected to his second 4-year term as President on the first ballot of the convention’s…
Relationships in a galaxy far, far away — Star Wars: The Force Awakens
SPOILER ALERT: The following review includes significant spoilers about Star Wars: The Force Awakens. For a spoiler-free first look at the film, read this article instead. by Ted Giese By downplaying Luke Skywalker in the trailers of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, director/writer J.J. Abrams…
A Restructuring Roadmap: LCC seeks Structure for the Next Generation
CANADA – The Synodical Handbook expresses part of the mandate of the Commission on Constitutional Matters and Structure (CCMS): “In the area of structure, the Commission shall conduct a continuing review of the organizational structure of the Synod, including its districts and its circuits, and…
Registration for 2016 National Youth Gathering open
CANADA – Registration is now open for Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) 2016 National Youth Gathering (NYG), to be held July 8-12, 2016 in St. Catharines, Ontario. The 2016 NYG is only seven months away, and the planning committee has been hard at work preparing to welcome…
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