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June 15, 2022

Rev. Dr. Maxfield presents convention essay: “Luther at the Diet of Worms” 

EDMONTON – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s convention included essayist Rev. Dr. John Maxfield presenting on “Luther at the Diet of Worms.” Rev. Dr. Maxfield is a professor of history and religious studies at Concordia University of Edmonton, and has recently accepted a Call to serve as…

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June 15, 2022

Elections for LCC’s board of directors, commissions

EDMONTON – During Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s convention in June 2022, the church elected new officers for its Board of Directors and various commissions. Elected to the Board of Directors are: Lay: Kirsten Guggenmos (Central), Arnold Drung (East), Lois Griffin (East), Grace Henderson (West), and Doug…

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June 15, 2022

Commemoration of the Faithful Departed: “Blessed Are the Dead Who Die in the Lord”

EDMONTON – On Sunday afternoon, the business of the convention was paused for a brief service, led by Rev. Daryl Solie, commemorating the lives and service of the pastors of our Synod who have died in the Lord since the final District Conventions in October…

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June 13, 2022

LCC reelects Regional Pastors

EDMONTON – Elections for Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) Regional Pastors took place during synod’s convention on the afternoon of June 11, with synod’s currently Regional Pastors each elected to another term without opposition. As a result of the election, Rev. David Haberstock continues to serve as…

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June 11, 2022

LCC reelects President Teuscher, elects new Vice-President

EDMONTON – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) has reelected Rev. Dr. Timothy Teuscher to a second term as President without opposition. The same day also saw the election of Rev. Michael Schutz as the church’s new Vice-President. President Teuscher was first elected in 2017. Since becoming LCC…

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June 11, 2022

LCC’s 12th Regular Convention begins, welcomes new congregations into membership

EDMONTON – Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) 12th Regular Convention began on June 10, 2022, gathering under the theme “Stand Firm in the Faith” (1 Corinthians 16:13). The convention runs until June 13, 2022. The first session began with the induction of voting delegates and of special…

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