50th Anniversary in Atikokan
ATIKOKAN, Ont. – Faith Lutheran Church celebrated its 50th anniversary on November 8, 2025, with 50 people attending. The first service of the amalgamated congregation of Calvary and Zion took place on September 7, 1975, with Rev. Dennis Paap as the officiant. Rev. Paap has…
Lynn Gergens, prominent youth ministry leader and former LCC board member, enters into glory
LANGLEY, B.C. – Dr. Lynn R. Gergens—the founding chair of Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) National Youth Gathering (NYG) and a former member of LCC’s Board of Directors—entered into glory on the morning of February 17, 2026. She was 67 years old. Rev. James Paulgaard, pastor of…
Honouring Your Spiritual Father and Mother
When a congregation closes and buildings are relinquished, it can feel like an ending. Yet in the life of Christ’s Church, even such moments can become acts of faithful stewardship. Across our synod, congregations have left lasting legacies through financial gifts and resources that will…
Lessons in Family and Youth Ministry: What I Learned on the Road
by Samantha Neeb From February 4-15, I had the opportunity to travel throughout the United States to learn more about what is happening in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in relation to family ministries. “Sing, Pray and Keep His Ways” is an LCMS Worship Ministry…
Thank you for your voice in Synod Communications
CANADA – In January 2026, Lutheran Church–Canada launched a synod-wide communication survey, and you responded. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone across the synod who took the time to complete it. Participation came from every region and across all age groups—a clear sign of…
How To Shrive Yourself
by Timothy Teuscher How do you shrive yourself? It’s a fitting topic to consider during Lent. But what does the word ‘shrive’ even mean? It comes from an Old English word derived from the Latin scribere—that is, ‘to write.’ It refers to the writing down…
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