Missouri North: New book tells the story of Lutheran Church–Canada

EDMONTON – During convention on Sunday afternoon, Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) unveiled a new book telling the history of our church body: Missouri North: The History of Lutheran Church–Canada. Delegates were all given a free copy of the book to take home with them.

President Emeritus Edwin Lehman, LCC’s first president following the move to autonomy, explained to delegates the origin of the book project, which he and noted Canadian Lutheran historian, Rev. Dr. Norman Threinen, conceived several years ago.

Dr. Threinen writes the first section of the book, which traces the origins of LCC from its earliest days up to 1988 when the church became autonomous. Then LCC’s first three presidents—Dr. Lehman, Rev. Dr. Ralph Mayan, and Rev. Dr. Robert Bugbee—continue the story, tracing the development of synod during their tenures in office. Rev. Dr. David Somers, meanwhile, discusses the history of French-language ministry in Canada. LCC’s current president, Rev. Dr. Timothy Teuscher, provides a preface to the work.

Rev. Mark Lobitz, who served as editor for the project, encouraged delegates to read the book and remember “what all the saints and works have done, specifically in the formation of Lutheran Church–Canada.”

“The Lord has accomplished these great things,” he said. “It’s a gift to remember what the Lord has done.”

Rev. Lobitz expressed thanks to all the contributors, as well as to Alex Steinke who provided layout and design and Mathew Block who assisted with editing.

Looking to purchase a copy of Missouri North?

Additional copies of the book will be available to order sometime after convention through an online order form. Please stay tuned for that!

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You can watch the presentation of Missouri North to the assembly of LCC’s Synodical Convention on our YouTube Channel.

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