Category: National News
Supporting CREW Ministries
CANADA – As CREW Ministries begins the process of winding down, it is inviting members of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) who have been blessed by the organization’s ministry over the past three decades to consider a donation to help clear remaining debts. “We are so grateful…
Lutheran Hour to feature Canadian pastor
UPDATE: You can listen to Rev. Haberstock’s message online here. CANADA – The Lutheran Hour will feature Rev. David Haberstock as speaker on July 28, 2019. Rev. Haberstock’s message is entitled “You Have No Right to Be Angry,” and draws on Matthew 5:17-26 (the Gospel…
LCC’s Commission for Theology and Church Relations at work
WINNIPEG – Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) Commission for Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) met for regular meetings in Winnipeg May 30-31, 2019 to continue the work of synod on church relations and theological inquiry. Guided by the Holy Word of God and the Lutheran Confessions, the…
Marking Canada Day
by Timothy Teuscher As we observe Canada Day this coming Monday, all congregations of Lutheran Church–Canada are encouraged to mark this special day celebrating the confederation of our nation by doing first and foremost what the apostle Paul says to Timothy in his instructions concerning…
Canadian churches targeted in new scam
UPDATE: A similar scam has now been attempted on staff of LCC’s national office. An unknown person purporting to be our president contacted a staff person by email and directing them to purchase gift cards. The attempt was recognized as a scam and failed. CANADA –…
Lutheran Military Chaplains gather in Ontario
CORNWALL, ONTARIO – Chaplains in the Canadian Armed Forces gathered together the week of June 2 for “Called to Serve” in Cornwall, Ontario. This exercise is an opportunity for chaplains to gather together for mutual support, to hear from their leaders in the chaplaincy, and…