Category: National News

April 18, 2019

From the President: Thinking Of Sin But Lightly

By: Timothy Teuscher In the familiar Lenten hymn, “Jesus, Refuge of the Weary” (LSB: 423.2), we sing these words: “Do we pass that cross unheeding, Breathing no repentant vow, Though we see You wounded, bleeding, See Your thorn-encircled brow?” As I was contemplating those words,…

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April 14, 2019

Holy Week Message From President Teuscher

Holy Week greetings to the pastors, deacons, and members of the congregations of our Synod. “Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when God raised Him from the tomb? Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble” (LSB 456). So…

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April 11, 2019

Board of Directors Meet and Greet Members in Leduc, AB

LEDUC, AB – Approximately 100 people attended an Open House on Thursday, April 4 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Leduc, AB. The event was held as part of the Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) Board of Directors meeting and invited members of LCC to share their…

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April 11, 2019

Edmonton Chosen as Location for 2021 LCC Convention

The Lutheran Church–Canada Board of Directors has chosen Edmonton, AB as the host city of the Synodical Convention in 2021. The decision was made at the most recent board meeting, held in Leduc, AB. The venues for the convention will be the Radisson Edmonton South…

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February 19, 2019

From the President – Present in the Holy Word

By: Timothy Teuscher 2019 marks the 500th Anniversary of the Leipzig Debate which was held in the summer of 1519. At that time, Martin Luther met with the Roman theologian, Johann Eck, to debate issues surrounding indulgences, purgatory, and penance, subjects first raised as a…

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February 15, 2019

West Region Mission and Ministry Council Inaugural Meeting

On Friday and Saturday, January 18th and 19th the inaugural meeting of the West Regional Mission and Ministry Council (RMMC) took place at Foothills Lutheran Church, Calgary Alberta. The council members enjoyed the hospitality of Pastor David Bode, Deaconess, Miriam Winstanley and a host of…

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