Category: National News

November 20, 2010

Lutheran pro-life group speaks up for banned university club

by Keven Drews A decision by the Carleton University Student Association (CUSA) to ban a right-to-life group from membership is a restriction on free speech, say Lutherans for Life–Canada (LFL-C). According to media reports, CUSA decided Nov. 15 to decertify Carleton Lifeline for its pro-life…

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November 20, 2010

The apostles’ adventures at your fingertips

Have you ever wondered what it takes to bring the words of Jesus to blind and visually impaired Christians? Lutheran Braille Workers-Canada (LBW-C) serves to do just that by creating Braille books, which it then distributes free of charge upon request. The recently relocated and…

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November 16, 2010

Perfect timing for new Christmas single

At a time when so many parents have faced the task of helping school children sell chocolates or other goodies to raise funds for school programs, an interesting twist appears in time for Christmas. Juno Award nominated singer, Tara Lyn Hart is using her vocal…

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November 15, 2010

Delegate election and nominee selections continue

The grassroots work for the 2011 national convention of Lutheran Church–Canada continues with the selection of voting delegates. With a December 6 deadline, as of November 15 circuit forums have chosen 46 of the 118 required pastoral and lay delegates. The number of delegates is…

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November 1, 2010

Inside and outside Advent

A dual focus for Advent is planned for Lutheran Hour Ministries’ annual devotions. For those inside the church family, Home for the Holidays presents a traditional approach to the preparation for Christmas. Many outside the church have no idea what Advent is and are merely…

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November 1, 2010

New hymn available for Advent 2010

Members of Lutheran Church–Canada congregations which worship in English can soon experience some of what the new French language hymnal offers. An English translation of a French Advent hymn published in Liturgies et cantiques lutheriens is available just in time for the season marking the…

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