Category: National News
Rev. Warren Hamp, former CTCR chair, enters into glory
KITCHENER, Ont. – Rev. Warren “Woody” William Hamp, a former member of Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) Board of Directors and former chair of LCC’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR), entered into glory on February 27, 2026. He was 62 years old. Rev. Hamp was…
Lynn Gergens, prominent youth ministry leader and former LCC board member, enters into glory
LANGLEY, B.C. – Dr. Lynn R. Gergens—the founding chair of Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) National Youth Gathering (NYG) and a former member of LCC’s Board of Directors—entered into glory on the morning of February 17, 2026. She was 67 years old. Rev. James Paulgaard, pastor of…
Thank you for your voice in Synod Communications
CANADA – In January 2026, Lutheran Church–Canada launched a synod-wide communication survey, and you responded. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone across the synod who took the time to complete it. Participation came from every region and across all age groups—a clear sign of…
Lutheran Hour Ministries Teams Up with LHM Canada (LLL) for Special Transfiguration Sunday Broadcast Delivered by LCC’s Vice President Rev. Michael Schutz
National — The February 15th broadcast of The Lutheran Hour (Transfiguration Sunday), will feature the Reverend Michael Schutz, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Penticton, BC and Vice President of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC). His message will be heard by listeners around the world. This radio…
LCC unveils new Lenten resources for 2026
ONLINE – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) has released two new resources for the season of Lent in 2026: a Lenten devotional for individual and congregational use, and a print-at-home family devotional calendar. A New Lenten Devotional: Turning and Returning The devotional, Turning and Returning: A Lenten…
Vicarage Placement Fund: Helping Congregations; Supporting Vicars
NATIONAL – Is your congregation considering hosting a vicar in the coming year? Have you ever considered whether your congregation provides the kind of training the next vicar needs? Vicars do need mentors. Congregations need well-trained pastors. Lutheran Church–Canada is committed to both. Supporting Congregations…
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