Category: National News

August 13, 2019

NYG 2019: LCC Youth Find Their Worth in Christ

by Michelle Heumann From July 5-9, 2019, approximately 250 youth, leaders, and volunteers gathered at the beautiful campus of Trinity Western University in Langley, B.C. for the eleventh Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) National Youth Gathering (NYG). The theme was based on Romans 5:8, encouraging participants to…

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July 30, 2019

LCC seeking new Communications Director

WINNIPEG – Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) Synod office in Winnipeg is seeking a Communications Director. The person in this position is responsible for maintaining ongoing communication program of synod and developing new strategies for communication with internal and external constituencies. Under the supervision of the President of…

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July 22, 2019

Scam attempt targets LCC

WINNIPEG – A month ago The Canadian Lutheran reported on a new scam that is targeting Canadian churches. In the scam, someone posing as a church leader contacts other members of the church, sometimes by name, asking them to send electronic gift cards. A similar…

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July 18, 2019

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…

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July 16, 2019

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…

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July 12, 2019

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…

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