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Reformation 2017 Artwork: The Translation of the Bible
Editor’s Note: Kelly Klages has agreed to prepare six pieces of original art for Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017. Each piece of art will be featured on the covers of this year’s issues of The Canadian Lutheran magazine….
Pray for the Synodical Convention
ONLINE – With just under a month to go until Lutheran Church–Canada’s 2017 Synodical Convention, synod is encouraging congregations to keep the upcoming event in prayer. To that end, LCC has released a series of prayers which congregations can use during worship services in the…
Leader’s Guide for Luther Movie Showings
ONLINE – As congregations prepare for observances of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in October, some will likely be planning to watch a film adaption of Luther’s life. Many such congregations will turn to the 2003 film Luther starring Joseph Fiennes. Lutheran Church–Canada is…
Upcoming Webinars on LCC’s Proposed New Structure
ONLINE – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) will be hosting two webinars on September 28, 2017 to unpack the details of the proposed new structure for Synod, which will be voted on during LCC’s upcoming national convention in October. The webinar is a joint production of LCC’s…
History of the Reformation: The Translation of the Bible
by Mathew Block As far as Martin Luther was concerned, the Wartburg castle was more a prison than anything else. He had been spirited away to this place in May 1521 following his appearance at the Diet of Worms. This was a subterfuge of Frederick…
LCC releases supplement to 2017 Convention Workbook
CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) has released a supplement to the 2017 Convention Workbook. The supplement contains additional overtures for Committee 1, including overtures from the Commission on Constitutional Matters and Structure and the Board of Directors proposing amendments to restructure the Synod. It also…