Category: Feature Stories

May 4, 2015

The Canadian Lutheran takes home awards at 2015 CCP ceremony

TORONTO – The Canadian Lutheran received two awards at the 2015 Canadian Church Press (CCP) awards ceremony, held May 1 in Toronto. The awards recognize excellence in Christian magazine and newspaper publishing throughout Canada. Taking home second place in the prized Feature (Magazine) category was…

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April 28, 2015

LCC and CLWR issue appeal for Nepal relief

NEPAL – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) and Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) have issued an appeal for financial donations to support earthquake relief in Nepal. The Government of Canada will be matching donations made for earthquake relief in Nepal until May 25. A massive 7.8 magnitude…

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April 21, 2015

Why I Prefer a Small Church

by Harold Ristau As a military chaplain, my family moves around a lot. One of the first things that we consider before choosing a home is its proximity to the closest Lutheran church. Many factors are involved, and size matters too. Yet people are often…

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April 15, 2015

President Prachar reelected at Central District Convention

SASKATOON – The 10th (49th) regular convention of the Central District of Lutheran Church–Canada re-elected Rev. Thomas Prachar as District President on March 14, 2015. This election marks President Prachar’s sixth term as President of the Central District, having been first elected in 2000. He…

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April 6, 2015

The End of Hope

by Mathew Block “I thought the dead who are already dead more fortunate than the living who are still alive. But better than both is he who has not yet been and has not seen the evil deeds that are done under the sun.” –…

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March 24, 2015

Reading the Bible 101

by William Mundt Planning to read through the Bible this year? It is important to remember the Bible’s structure and context. Although many resolve to read the Bible from front to back, this may not necessarily be the best approach. In his Exploring God’s Word…

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