Category: Regional News
Frequently Asked Questions of LCC on ABC District’s CEF Situation
WINNIPEG – Since the announcement on January 5 that the Alberta-British Columbia (ABC) District faces a funding shortfall due to the activities of its Church Extension Fund (CEF), Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) in Winnipeg has received a number of inquiries from CEF investors and others seeking…
Statement on Alberta-British Columbia District Church Extension Fund
WINNIPEG – The ABC District has announced that, as a result of its Church Extension Fund (CEF) activities, it faces a funding shortfall which will affect the operations of the District and its ability to accept deposits and honour withdrawals from its CEF. In response,…
Take a look in a book
by Don Schiemann In my seminary days I spent a fortune on books—at least it felt like a fortune. The twelve-volume set of Lenski’s commentary on the New Testament cost me $45! Every academic term, required textbooks steadily ate away at the savings I had…
There’s Music in the Air
by Paul Zabel “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him” (Psalm 28:7). I truly enjoy listening to music. And, to be honest, I…
CLS community returns to seminary building following fire
EDMONTON – On November 25, the staff and students of Concordia Lutheran Seminary officially returned to the seminary building. The building had been closed following a November 12 fire in the library basement. “Psalm 137:3 reflects the spirit of what we’ve gone through,” explains seminary…
Seminary fire not accidental, classes resume offsite
NOTE (November 26, 2014): The seminary community has since returned to their building. NOTE (November 20, 2014): President James Gimbel has provided a new update on the seminary fire and recovery efforts. EDMONTON – President James Gimbel of Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS) has released a…