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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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November 1, 2017

Lutheran Church–Canada seeking Communications Manager

WINNIPEG – Lutheran Church–Canada’s Synod office in Winnipeg is seeking a Communications Manager. The person in this position is responsible for maintaining the ongoing communication program of synod and developing new strategies for communication with internal and external constituencies. Under the supervision of the President…

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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 30, 2017

SolasAlive

ONLINE – Lutheran Hour Ministries – Canada has released “SolasAlive,” a series of three short videos you can use to on social media to share your faith with friends and family online. These short, engaging, videos and companion webpages have been created for you to…

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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 27, 2017

The Good Confession

by Mathew Block Jesus had withdrawn from the crowds to pray, and His disciples were with Him. He turned to them and asked a simple question: “Who do the crowds say I am?” The answers were varied: John the Baptist, Elijah, or some other prophet…

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