Category: National News

October 31, 2009

Prepare for Advent

In the coming Advent and Christmas seasons, whether you are encouraging the faithful or reaching out to not-yet-Christians, Lutheran Hour Ministries has resources to help you. Who Would’ve Thought? is aimed outside the church and uses stories, real-life situations, and personal observations to share the…

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October 31, 2009

New Study Bible arrives early

Concordia Publishing House received the hardback edition of The Lutheran Study Bible five weeks earlier than scheduled, with the leather editions expected by the end of September. Pre-ordering sale prices are still available for the Bible, which had been scheduled for release on Reformation Day,…

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October 21, 2009

Nominations open for distinguished award

ST. CATHARINES – Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (CLTS) is seeking nominations for its highest and most distinguished award. The seminary will present its Delta Chi Medal to a layperson or clergy member whose life or vocation exemplifies service to Christ. Members of Lutheran Church–Canada or…

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October 15, 2009

New hymnal set for press

MONTREAL – The French-language hymnal Liturgies et cantiques luthériens goes to press the week of Reformation Day, October 31. This Lutheran Church–Canada project has spread excitement around the French-speaking Lutheran churches worldwide. The most recent hymnal was printed in 1975 and is no longer available…

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October 9, 2009

“Who are you thanking?” asks a new YouTube video.

WINNIPEG – The popular video sharing site YouTube is once again providing Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) with a platform to help focus a national holiday. A simple 60 second video suggests that since all good gifts come from God, perhaps it’s time to thank Him in…

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October 3, 2009

Benefits and pension plans continue recovery

At its September meeting in Toronto the Board of Managers (BOM) of LCC’s Worker Benefits Plan received encouraging reports from the three investment firms—Foyston Gordon-Payne, TDQ, and Sky Capital—who each manage a portion of LCC’s Pension Plan assets. The investment managers reported significant gains in…

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