Missouri North: The History of Lutheran Church–Canada now available on Amazon

CANADA – Missouri North: The History of Lutheran Church–Canada, initially unveiled at LCC’s 2022 Synod Convention, is now available for purchase through Amazon.

At the convention, President Emeritus Edwin Lehman, LCC’s first president following LCC’s move to autonomy, explained to convention delegates the origin of the book project, which he and noted Canadian Lutheran historian, Rev. Dr. Norman Threinen, conceived several years earlier. Delegates were also given a free copy of the book to take home with them.

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 the 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.

The reprinted version of the book is now available to the general public for $10.00 via Amazon.ca here.

An errata notice has also been prepared for the original edition of the book which was distributed during LCC’s 2022 Convention. Simply download the errata notice from LCC’s website here to print and place in your copy of the book.

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