Category: Feature Stories

June 13, 2014

2014 Missions Newsletter now available

ONLINE – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) is pleased to announce the release of its 2014 Mission Newsletter, highlighting its mission work around the world. “Through the centuries, many have sown the seed of God’s word with boldness and joy—sometimes while facing suffering, persecution, and martyrdom,” Dr….

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June 10, 2014

Catching up on convention news: Video now online

CANADA – Were you unable to attend LCC’s Convention in Vancouver? Trying to catch up on important news from the convention? The easiest way to find out what you missed is by viewing the news stories posted online at The Canadian Lutheran. We’ve posted information…

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June 9, 2014

President Bugbee reacts to reelection

Editor’s note: President Robert Bugbee gave the following address on Sunday, following his reelection on Saturday. by Robert Bugbee I remember six years ago when I was first elected to this task that my very gracious predecessor gave me two days to think about what…

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June 9, 2014

Convention Essay: The background and role of the diaconate

VANCOUVER – On Sunday, Deacon Jennifer Shack presented an essay outlining the history and biblical foundation of the diaconate in Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC), and the role of its members in our church body today. In part one of her presentation, Deacon Shack reviewed how the…

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June 8, 2014

President Bugbee acclaimed to another term

Update: The Canadian Lutheran has now published the text of President Bugbee’s speech to the convention reacting to his reelection. VANCOUVER – On the morning of June 7, Rev. Dr. Robert Bugbee was unanimously acclaimed as President of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) for another term. President…

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June 6, 2014

In midst of Moncton tragedy, Lutheran pastor points people to God’s love

UPDATE (June 8): After this article was first posted, Rev. David Milette was interviewed by CBC News on June 7 about caring for people in the aftermath of the Moncton shooting. In the seven-minute long interview, he again points people to the comfort of God’s…

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