Category: National News
Intensive PAT session in Ontario
ST. CATHARINES, Ontario – The Pastors with Alternative Training (PAT) program had a special session at Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (CLTS) in St. Catharines, Ontario on October 2-5. Five students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds took an intensive course on the Lutheran Confessions, with…
Lutherans for Life–Canada signs joint statement on euthanasia bill
CANADA – A group of Canadian organizations have issued a joint statement calling for Quebec to rescind Bill 52, “An Act Respecting End-of-Care.” The bill seeks to legalize euthanasia under such euphemisms as “medical aid in dying” and “terminal palliative sedation.” “Concerned about the more…
Seminaries Sunday resources now available
CANADA – Resources for Seminaries Sunday are now available for Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) congregations to download. LCC no longer designates a specific day of the year as “Seminaries Sunday,” but encourages congregations to select a Sunday in which to remember the two seminaries with prayers…
Jennifer Jade Kerr nominated for Covenant Awards and Western Canadian Music Awards
BURLINGTON, Ontario– The Gospel Music Association of Canada (GMA Canada) has announced the nominations for the 2013 Covenant Awards, and Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) own Jennifer Jade Kerr is among those nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year. The news comes a few months after the…
LAMP seeks Director for Missions Opportunities
EDMONTON – The Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilots (LAMP) is seeking a full-time position of Director of Mission Opportunities based out of the Edmonton office. The position is broad in scope and includes recruiting, training, and supporting volunteer missionaries serving with LAMP. The director…
Call for applications for Director of Lutheran Historical Institute
EDMONTON – The Lutheran Historical Institute (LHI) Board of Governors is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director, Lutheran Historical Institute. The Director, Lutheran Historical Institute is the organization’s chief executive officer and responsible for developing and implementing annual operating plans that support its…