Category: National News
Lutherans weigh in on private member’s pro-life bill
Lutherans for Life–Canada (LFL-C) is asking Lutheran congregation members to support a proposed private member’s bill that would make it illegal for individuals to coerce women into having abortions. Bill C-510, known as Roxanne’s Law, follows the brutal, February 2007 beating death of Roxanne Fernando, a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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