Category: National News
A Victory for Church Autonomy
by Jeffrey A.L. Kriwetz If someone disagrees with a church body’s decision about something relating to the church’s doctrines and internal rules, can that person sue the church and seek relief from the court? In a ruling released on May 21, 2021, the Supreme Court…
Call for nominations for LCC’s 2022 National Convention
CANADA – As Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) begins preparations for 2022’s National Convention in Edmonton, A.B., the church is calling on its members to prayerfully consider nominations for synod’s boards and offices. In April, LCC sent a letter to all congregations inviting them to recommend candidates. Any LCC…
Lutheran Church–Canada Adopts 2021 Budget
CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada’s adopted 2021 Budget is available in the March/April issue of The Canadian Lutheran and can be accessed as a printable PDF, Here. Overview Our Mission The mission of Lutheran Church–Canada is to organize, equip, and motivate its members to confess, proclaim,…
Worker Benefit Services Board responds to challenges
Multi Employer Pension Plan Status: In a major development, after years of work, the Worker Benefit Services (WBS) board was informed at its fall meeting, that the Alberta Pension Regulator had approved the request of LCC to have our defined pension plan designated as a…
LCC 2022 Financial Assistance documents now available online
CANADA – Packages for Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) congregations and ministries requesting financial assistance for 2022 have been sent out by mail and email. The package includes the application form and timeline for the process. Completed applications are to be returned to the appropriate Regional…
Six CCCA Awards for The Canadian Lutheran
CANADA – The Canadian Christian Communicators Association (CCCA) held its annual Awards of Excellence on April 7, 2021, and The Canadian Lutheran received six awards: First Place (From the Editor), Second Place (Media Review), Third Place (Magazine Feature), Third Place (Biblical/Theological Reflection), Third Place (Opinion),…
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