Category: National News

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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February 15, 2019

Struggling Shepherds: Church Workers, their Families, and Mental Wellness

“Did you hear Rev. ____ left the ministry?” In church circles, that kind of conversation opener is all too common—a sign of the growing danger of burnout affecting pastors everywhere. Mental and emotional well-being seem to be on everyone’s radar these days—and with good reason….

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February 14, 2019

Have you subscribed to the New InfoDigest?

Starting January 1, 2019, as part of the renewal efforts by Lutheran Church–Canada, District newsletters ceased publication and content from those newsletters were amalgamated into a single newsletter published by LCC: InfoDigest. As a result, InfoDigest has increased its frequency of publication from bi-monthly to weekly. The new InfoDigest includes…

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