Category: National News
Slate of nominees for 2014 convention announced
CANADA – The Nominations Committee for Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) 2014 convention has announced the slate of nominees for open positions in LCC boards and commissions. Nominations may also be made from the floor during convention. Any delegate making a nomination from the floor must have…
Video: Bishop Schöne’s lectures now available
ONLINE – Those who were unable to attend Lutheran Church–Canada national Pastors and Deacons Conference in Calgary, Alberta can now catch up on Rev. Dr. Jobst H. M. Schöne’s lectures online. Dr. Schöne (Bishop Emeritus of the Independent Evangelical Lutheran Church—Selbständige Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirche (SELK)—in Germany)…
Uwe Siemon-Netto to speak at Canadian Rockies Theological Conference
CANMORE, Alberta – The Canadian Rockies Theological Conference is gearing up for its 2014 gathering. This year’s conference is entitled “Strong Medicine,” and will feature prominent international journalist and lay-theologian Dr. Uwe Siemon-Netto speaking on the subject of “The Lutheran Doctrine of Vocation as Antidote…
Come to Him Who Answers Prayer: 2014 theme builds on previous convention
CANADA – The logo and theme for Lutheran Church–Canada’s 2014 national convention have been announced. The convention, which will take place June 6-9 at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, will have as its theme: “Come to Him Who Answers Prayer” (Psalm 65:2). President…
Prolife video resource now available: Linda Gibbons’ story
CANADA – Canadians recently observed Sanctity of Life Sunday on January 19, but of course the issue of life-rights is not restricted to one day a year. South of the border, on January 22, Americans marked the 41st anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, the judgment…
Celebrating Scout-Guide Week 2014
CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada congregations wishing to recognize 2014’s Scout-Guide Week are encouraged to download this year’s bulletin insert for the event (February 16-23). The annual event celebrates the work of Scouts and Girl Guides in Canada. ““Many Lutheran congregations support Scouts and Girl Guides…