Category: National News
National conference to focus deeply on pastoral letter
CALGARY – Planning for Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) second national Pastors and Deacons Conference took a major step forward at a day-long meeting of the planning committee February 22 in Calgary. President Robert Bugbee and committee members, Rev. David Bode (Alberta-British Columbia); Rev. Arron Gust (Central);…
Lenten devotions from Lutheran Hour Ministries
ONLINE – Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) has released new devotions for Lent, which begins today on Ash Wednesday. The devotions are being made available online through LHM’s website in a variety of formats. Entitled “From the Cradle to the Empty Grave,” the series is available…
Lutheran Church–Canada and Roman Catholics begin talks
NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario – Representatives of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) met together February 1 in an attempt to chart a course for formal talks between LCC and the CCCB. Participants of the Working Group have suggested “Christian marriage”…
Registration for National Youth Gathering now open
WINNIPEG – Registration is now open for Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) National Youth Gathering in Winnipeg. From July 5-9, youth will gather at the University of Manitoba for Stand Firm: See the Salvation of the Lord! The event is “designed to encourage and build up LCC…
LCC to mark Sanctity of Life Sunday
CANADA – This coming Sunday (January 20, 2013) marks Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) annual “Sanctity of Life Sunday.” LCC encourages its members and congregations to remember the day, and to pray for those affected by life issues like abortion and euthanasia. The following prayer has been…
Christmas Eve worship online
ONLINE – Lutheran Church–Canada is again live-streaming Christmas Eve service online this year, with Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Winnipeg being this year’s host church. This is an excellent opportunity for shut-ins and others unable to attend worship in person to still take part in…