Category: General

December 12, 2023

A break-in, arson, and God’s mercy

EDMONTON – The middle of June 2023 saw the people of Riverbend Lutheran eagerly anticipating the return of their pastor from service as a military chaplain in Latvia. That welcome was marred by a break-in and fire.  Fortunately, neighbours saw flames and called the fire…

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December 11, 2023

New poem for parents whose children have wandered from faith

ONLINE – Rev. Kurt Reinhardt, a poet and pastor in Lutheran Church–Canada, has released a new poem which addresses the heartache facing parents whose children have wandered away from the faith. In the poem, “For Our Lost Children, Lord, We Pray,” Rev. Reinhardt encourages parents…

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December 7, 2023

Comfort and Joy?

by Mathew Block December can be a confusing time, as far as church seasons go. We begin the month in the season of Advent—looking forward to the coming of Christ—and yet we can’t seem to help but anticipate the next season on the church calendar:…

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December 4, 2023

LLL-Canada welcomes new board members

WINNIPEG – On October 21, the Lutheran Laymen’s League of Canada (LLL-Canada) held its Annual General Meeting at St. James Lutheran Church in Winnipeg, during which time the missions organization welcomed new board members. Brenda Reimer (Treasurer) and Rev. John Makey (Director) were both installed…

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November 29, 2023

CLS installs Dr. Gimbel as Academic Dean and Professor

EDMONTON – On November 16, Rev. Dr. James Gimbel was installed as Academic Dean and Professor of Theology at Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS).  Lutheran Church–Canada’s West Regional Pastor, Rev. Robert Mohns, conducted the installation, while Rev. Scott Lyons, Chair of CLS’ Board of Regents, served…

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November 28, 2023

2023 Advent Devotionals now available

ONLINE – As the church prepares to enter the season of Advent, the Lutheran Laymen’s League of Canada (LLL-Canada) and Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilots (LAMP) have each released their annual Advent devotionals online. LAMP’s 2023 Advent Devotions can be subscribed to by email…

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