Category: National News

September 16, 2009

LWML–Canada General Council prepares for the future

Beginning each day with Bible study, the new LWML–Canada General Council spent August 27-29, 2009 working through a strategic plan and determining ways to effectively fulfill that plan. They developed a belief statement and identified the league’s values. The group then re-wrote the organization’s mission…

Read More

September 16, 2009

LWMLC Sunday, October 4, 2009

For congregations using projector and screen for Divine Worship, LWML–Canada has prepared a three-minute video about the League’s activities that could be played on LWML–Canada Sunday. Download it from the list of LWML–Canada Sunday materials at http://www.lutheranwomen.ca/inspiration/lwmlsunday.htm.

Read More

September 16, 2009

Canada Revenue Agency changes requirements for clergy housing allowance

Clergy who own or rent their accommodation must file form T1213 with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), and receive written approval from CRA, before being allowed a reduction of income tax at source. This is a change in procedure. Previously, CRA ruled that the form was…

Read More

September 16, 2009

Pre-Publication Special Offer

Liturgies et Cantiques Luthériens – New LCC hymnal in French LCC has produced the only Lutheran French-language service book and hymnal currently available. This 864-page volume offers three eucharistic liturgies; Morning Prayer; Evening Prayer; family devotions; lectionaries; Psalms; hymns; collects; proper prefaces; Luther’s Small Catechism;…

Read More

September 16, 2009

Remember the world, October 18

CLWR Sunday is fast approaching. Posters promoting this special day, Sunday. October 18, as well as copies of the fall 2009 issue of Partnership should be in your congregation. Additional resources, including worship planning material and a bulletin insert, may be downloaded from the CLWR…

Read More

September 16, 2009

Not too soon to think about Advent

If your Sunday school is looking for a new project to support you might consider this one from LWML–Canada. Many Sunday schools ordered and used the Advent calendar, Journey to the Manger but the League has some left. Your sponsorship of $2 each could send…

Read More