Category: International News
World Lutheran leaders to meet in Canada
NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario – For the first time in its nearly twenty-year history, the International Lutheran Council (ILC) will meet in Canada for its triennial conference. From September 16-21, church leaders from 33 confessional Lutheran church bodies around the world will gather in Niagara Falls,…
Second meeting between Missouri Synod Lutherans and North American Lutheran Church
Hilliard, Ohio – Representatives of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), the North American Lutheran Church (NALC), and Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) met in Hilliard, Ohio July 19-20 at the NALC offices. At the meeting, the NALC was represented by Bishop John Bradosky; Emeritus Bishop Paull Spring;…
Digging in Israel
Ever wanted to share in the adventures of an archaeologist but never had the chance? Then be sure to check out Rev. Dr. Stephen Chambers’ blog. Dr. Chambers, of Concordia Lutheran Seminary (Edmonton), is taking part in his fourth season of archaeological work in Hippos,…
LBTC announces new director
Lutheran Bible Translators of Canada (LBTC) has announced Rev. Dr. James E. Keller will serve as its new Executive Director. Dr. Keller served six years as an instructor with Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (CLTS) in St. Catharines teaching practical theology and systematics. In addition to his new…
Religious liberty being infringed upon: American religious leaders
U.S.A. – Twenty-five leaders of American religious organizations released an open letter on religious freedom June 21, 2012. Entitled “Free Exercise of Religion: Putting Beliefs into Practice,” the letter highlights the leaders’ continuing concerns over new contraceptive regulations introduced by the American government. “As religious leaders…
A call to prayer for Nigeria
NIGERIA – Tragedy has struck Nigeria in that nation’s worst air disaster in two decades. A passenger plane carrying 153 people crashed June 3 on its way from Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, to the city of Lagos. There were no survivors. What’s more, the plane crashed down…
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