Category: National News
Support flood relief in Southern Alberta
Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) is calling on its members to provide funds to assist victims of the flooding in Southern Alberta. Funds received will primarily be used to support local congregational programs that provide emergency services for those most in need. Funds will also be used…
Lutheran military chaplains gather for retreat
by Vic Morris Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) Military Chaplains gathered at the Canadian Forces Chaplain Branch annual retreat May 26-31 in Cornwall, Ontario. The theme of the retreat was spiritual resiliency, with guest speakers and presenters focusing on different aspects of resilience training, sustainment, and renewal….
Lutherans supporting flood victims
As floodwaters recede in some parts of southern Alberta, Lutherans are supporting their neighbours by providing practical support and planning for further assistance. Although Calgary is beginning its assessment of damage from flooding, down river in Medicine Hat, the community is awaiting the flood waters….
A Call to Prayer
by Don Schiemman “Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honour me” (Psalm 50:15). How serious is the flooding in Calgary and surrounding communities? To give you an idea, the Saddledome – the arena which is home…
Report from LCC district office on southern Alberta flooding
(Ongoing updates at http://www.lccabc.ca/blog/2013/06/21/alberta-flooding/) by Rev. Don Schiemann No doubt we have all seen video footage and news reports of the extreme flooding which has taken place in Calgary and the surrounding areas. As of Friday morning, 25 communities in the City of Calgary have…
Join CLWR on a visit to the Holy Land
ISRAEL and PALESTINE – Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLSR) is inviting supporters to join them for a Global Encounter to the Holy Land February 19-March 3, 2014. Participants will experience the religious heritage and rich culture of the region and meet with CLWR’s project partners in Israel…