Category: International News
Let the teaching begin!
Seminary classes in Odessa began September 1 for men preparing for the pastoral ministry in the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Ukraine. Teaching the eight students is Rev. Dr. Norman Threinen, rector of the seminary and professor emeritus of Concordia Lutheran Seminary, Edmonton. The…
New Lutheran church body established
A year of turmoil in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) culminated Friday, August 27 with the creation of a new denomination: the North American Lutheran Church (NALC). Delegates from across North America converged on Grove City, Ohio for the Lutheran CORE (Coalition for Renewal) conference…
Federal government to match flood relief donations
The Canadian government announced Sunday it will match donations made between August 2 and September 12, which support relief work in flood-ravaged Pakistan. Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR), Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) international development and relief agency, will apply for the matching grants as the organization launches…
Canadian-trained pastor installed in Odessa, Ukraine
by Norman Threinen Rev. Oleg Schewtschenko receives installation blessings from Bishop Viktor Graefenstein (Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches of Ukraine); and Rev. Dr. Robert Bugbee, president of Lutheran Church–Canada On August 22, the Lutheran congregation in Odessa welcomed Rev. Oleg Schewtschenko as co-pastor of their congregation. He…
International visitors join Ukraine seminary celebrations
by Norman Threinen The sky was cloudless but the breeze off the Black Sea moderated the temperature in the shade as Lutheran Christians in Ukraine met to dedicate their spacious mission centre and seminary on the morning of Saturday, August 21. No room of the centre…
Pastor Oleg Schewtschenko reflects on celebrations in Ukraine
by Oleg Schewtschenko Grace of our Lord and the Love of God be with you all! It was long way, it took us long time, we had some difficulties and we had so much support!!! But the day of dedications has come! What a JOY!…
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