Category: National News
New French resources from LHM
ONLINE – Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) – Canada has announced the publication of two new French titles in LHM’s popular booklet series: Les raisons de croire (“Reasons to Believe”) and Se libérer des chaînes de la culpabilité (“Unlocking the Prison of Guilt”). In addition to…
Concordia University College of Alberta Suspends Church Work Programs
EDMONTON – In response to budgetary challenges and consistent low enrolments, Concordia University College of Alberta is moving to suspend its church work programs, including the Director of Parish Services, Lutheran Teacher, and Youth Ministry Certificate programs. Discussions are also taking place with Concordia Lutheran…
Chaplains’ counsel critical to the Army chain of command
NOTE: The following article comes courtesy of the Canadian Armed Forces. Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) clergy play an important role in our military’s chaplaincy, both in regular and reserve forces. In late 2014, LCC helped sponsor an exhibit in Toronto commemorating the role chaplains play in…
Remembering the Persecuted Church in congregational worship
ONLINE – The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) has made available resources for congregations wishing to remember the plight of the persecuted Church in their worship services. “Given the recent and growing number of Christians killed for the sake of Christ, a congregation might wish to…
Update on the ABC District situation – February 24, 2015
NOTE: The following is a summary of information on the current financial situation taking place in the ABC District, and is derived from media reports, official statements, and other communications. On February 20, the Alberta-British Columbia District and affiliated entities (collectively “the District Group”) were…
Scout-Guide Week 2015
CANADA – We are currently in the middle of Scout-Guide Week in Canada, which runs February 15-22, 2015. Rev. Michael Diegel, who serves as the Lutheran Council in Canada’s representative to Scouts Canada and Girls Guide of Canada, has prepared a bulletin insert that Lutheran…
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