Category: National News
2026 Convention Updates
CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s 13th Regular Convention will be held at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre in Winnipeg from June 12-15, 2026, gathering under the theme “Together One: One Lord, One Faith, One Body” with its theme verse being Ephesians 4:4-6. The…
LCC restructures database of written sermons
CANADA – For several years now, Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) has been providing written sermons as a resource for congregations temporarily without a pastor, and this resource is among the most frequented webpages on LCC’s website. Each sermon is accompanied by the Collect of the Day,…
EFC response to committee recommendation to remove charitable status for advancing religion
CANADA – Approximately 40% of Canada’s registered charities advance religion. The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC), of which Lutheran Church–Canada is a member, expressed concern in light of the parliamentary recommendation to remove the advancement of religion as a charitable purpose and “no longer provide charitable…
Lent Devotions from LHM
ONLINE – As Christians prepare to enter the season of Lent, Lutheran Hour Ministries – Canada is providing free Lenten devotionals in English, French, and Chinese. Two devotionals are available online, with one designed especially for families. The first devotional is entitled Servant of the…
Keep up to date with new issue of The Standard
ONLINE – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) has released a new issue of The Standard, a publication which keeps members up to date on the work of synod since the last national convention. The new issue includes reports on the work of LCC’s Board of Directors, committees, and…
New resource to help your congregation preserve its history
CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) has developed a new resource to help congregations record and preserve their church’s local history: the Congregational Archives Quick Guide. “Archives contain documents, photographs, and other materials that are meant to be preserved forever,” the new guide notes. “The reason…