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LCC to Study Use of the Term ‘Bishop’
WINNIPEG – After discussion, Lutheran Church–Canada’s convention on June 14 resolved to initiate a study of the use of the term ‘bishop,’ as well as the question of time limits on calls for synodical and regional church leaders. An amended form of Resolution 26.2.01a “To…
LCC Plans for 500th Anniversary of the Augsburg Confession
WINNIPEG – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) is making plans to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the presentation of the Augsburg Confession in 2030—including by ensuring that the 2030 Synod Convention theme be based upon it. The Augsburg Confession is the foundational Lutheran statement of faith. LCC’s 13th convention resolved…
“For Such a Time as This” – President Elect Haberstock Address the Church
WINNIPEG – On June 14, Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) President Elect David Haberstock addressed the convention for the first time following his election. What follows are his full remarks to the assembly. Brothers and sisters in Christ, Many of you congratulating me have said you will…
Fellowship without Borders
WINNIPEG – On Saturday evening, convention attendees and local congregations came together for a night of “Fellowship Without Borders,” hosted by Lutheran Laymen’s League of Canada in the Hilton-Stevenson Ballroom. The night market event invited attendees to explore places around the world with an LCC…
LCC Thanks God for CLTS’ 50 Years of Service
WINNIPEG – On June 13, Lutheran Church–Canada’s convention passed a resolution calling on LCC to give thanks to God for the 50 years during which Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (CLTS) has been a blessing to the church. After the resolution passed unanimously, President Teuscher acknowledged the presence…
Koinonia: Not Just Fellowship
On Saturday morning, Rev. Dr. Alex Vieira presented his keynote essay: “Koinonia in the New Testament”. Dr. Vieira is Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Lutheran Seminary in Edmonton, Alberta. “Koinonia seems like a word we already know,” said Dr. Vieira. “Most of us…
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