Category: National News
New Gift Coordinator for LCC, East Region
Kitchener, Ontario — David Faerber joined Lutheran Foundation Canada on January 15, 2019, to work as Lutheran Foundation’s Gift coordinator for the East Region. David brings extensive knowledge of Lutheran Church–Canada and knows many East Region pastors and members. On February 4-8, David concluded an…
And In The Holy Spirit
By Kurt Reinhardt What does the Holy Spirit do? “He calls me by the Gospel.” Sin turns us away from God—separating us from Him which leaves us facing the world, death, and hell on our own. The Holy Spirit turns us back to Him—to live…
Western Region Mission and Ministry Council Inaugural Meeting
CALGARY – On Friday and Saturday, January 18th and 19th the inaugural meeting of the Western Regional Mission and Ministry Council (RMMC) took place at Foothills Lutheran Church, Calgary Alberta. The council members enjoyed the hospitality of Pastor David Bode, Deacon Miriam Winstanley and a…
The Canadian Lutheran welcomes new editor for regional news
CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) is welcoming Michelle Heumann as the new editor of regional news for The Canadian Lutheran magazine. At the same time, the magazine is giving thanks for the long-service of its outgoing district news editors and layout designer. “I’m excited to…
And in Jesus Christ His Only Son
by Stephen Chambers When Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?”, several answers came to the fore. “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” (Matt 16:14) The disciples’ answer to Jesus’s next…
God the Father Almighty
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth… What does it mean that God is our Father? Some would accuse the church of being typically patriarchal in naming God this way. The assumed ‘male-ness’ of God is purported to be another…