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Small Things Make a Big Difference for Kenyan Farmers
by Daryl Solie We all know there are times when a seemingly small thing can make a significant difference in our lives. For example, small changes like putting wheels on suitcases or a bit of adhesive on sticky notes have improved the way we tote…
Call for Nominations for 2017 National Convention
CANADA – As Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) prepares for 2017’s National Convention, the church is calling on its members to prayerfully consider nominations for synod’s boards and offices. In November 2016, LCC sent a letter to all congregations inviting them to recommend candidates by January 31,…
Rogue One: A New Force in the Star Wars Franchise
by Ted Giese With Rogue One: A Star Wars Story director Gareth Edwards goes back to that galaxy far, far away that kids and adults first fell in love with way back in 1977. This new film is another prequel but, unlike the George Lucas’…
CLTS seeks nominations for Delta Chi award
ST. CATHARINES, Ontario – Each May at its annual Call Service, Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (CLTS) confers two major awards on worthy pastors or lay members of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC). The first of these, the “Friend of the Seminary” award, is nominated by the faculty…
A Fun Reformation: Celebrating with Lego, Playmobil, Plushies, and More
CANADA – With 2017 well underway, Lutherans across the world are preparing to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. That can be a lot of work. But that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun doing it! Here are a few items to help you…
Restructuring Update: Circuit Convocation summaries released
CANADA – In December 2016, the Commission for Constitutional Matters and Structure (CCMS) released new recommendations for the restructuring of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC), noting that these recommendations are still in “soft clay” and that further input from LCC members is encouraged. The recommendations were formulated…