October 28, 2026

Reformation Greetings from The President

Recently I spoke at a Toronto Circuit convocation on the history and content of Martin Luther’s Deutsche Messe (German Mass and Order of Service). “Mass” comes from the Latin word for “dismissal” and refers to the ancient practice of dismissing from the service those who…

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October 28, 2026

With Fearless Hearts! Being Lutheran Today

by Murray Keith On October 31, the church observes and celebrates Reformation Day. It is the anniversary of when Martin Luther posted his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, in 1517. This event is seen as one of the…

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October 28, 2026

Called to a New Vocation

by Michael Schutz When the Lord calls you to something, He gives you what you need to fulfill that calling. This promise and reality is all over Scripture. Think of Moses, Joshua, Gideon, and so many others who received the promise of God to be…

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October 26, 2026

How Can I Know I Am Saved? | Martin Luther on Justification

by John A. Maxfield Most members of our congregations probably know that the Reformation started when Martin Luther published his Ninety-Five Theses on indulgences on October 31, 1517. The origins of Luther’s answer to the question, “How can I know that I am saved,” are…

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October 25, 2026

You Are Not Alone: Sabbath 2026

by Dcn. Michael Gillingham, LAMP EDMONTON – This year’s Sabbath Conference was held at Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS) from April 28-30. Eighteen attendees, including full-time and part-time church workers and volunteers, enjoyed the presentations and Bible study on the topic of loneliness. Presenters were mental…

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October 24, 2026

Rev. Cooley Marks 50th Ordination Anniversary

OSOYOOS, B.C. – A 50th ordination anniversary: “What does this mean? (as any Lutheran should ask). For Rev. Maj. C.S. Cooley, it has been a lifetime of “Standing on Guard for Thee” for Canada and Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC). He is now in Emeritus mode, so…

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