Category: National News
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…
LCC Administrator reports on 2018 financial results and approved 2019 budget
Lutheran Church-Canada Administrator Dwayne Cleave reported to the LCC Board of Directors at their April 5, 2019, meeting that the 2018 fiscal year ended with an operating surplus of $14,055, a positive result when compared to the 2018 budget expectation of a $3,402 surplus. This…