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A Fond Farewell

With prayer, thanksgiving, fellowship—and, of course, a little cake—we said farewell to President Teuscher as he officially concludes his service as president of Lutheran Church–Canada. We give thanks to God for his years of faithful service and pray for His continued blessings in the days ahead.

When You Sit, Walk, Lie Down, Rise . . . Devotional Life at Home

by Samantha Neeb But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. – Joshua 24:15 – This bold declaration from Joshua that his household will serve the Lord is one that I pray each and every one of you is willing to make. But what does serving the Lord within your household look like today? While you think about that, allow me to share a memory from my childhood. As our family sat down at the kitchen table to eat, we would start with the spoken prayer, “Come, Lord Jesus, be our guest, and let this food to us be blest. Amen.” ...

LCC Elects New President

WINNIPEG – On the morning of June 13, Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) elected Rev. David Haberstock to serve as the church’s new synodical president. Rev. Haberstock was elected after two rounds of voting. Rev. Haberstock was first elected to serve as LCC’s Central Regional Pastor in 2018, and was reelected to a second term in 2022. He further served on the Board of Directors for the Central District from 2006-2015. Rev. Haberstock served as pastor of Grace Lutheran (Regina) from 2015-2018 and Epiphany Lutheran (Thunder Bay, Ontario) from 2004-2015. Rev. David Haberstock, Rev. Ted Giese, and Rev. Joel Kuhl had all consented to ...

“My Mother is a Wonderful Woman”

by Jacob Maron I am nearly certain that almost every person reading the line above has thought this before about their own mothers, and I am no exception. So when I was asked to write about my mother, I figured it was the least I could do. Now, my mother is incredibly social (even though she claims she is an introvert). While I will often find it (a little bit) annoying how many people my mom knows that she can talk to for 40 minutes in the line out the church, even as my dad and I beg her to finish up her conversations, ...

For Our Mothers/To Whom We Owe So Much

by Elliot Gamble Lovingly, in our mother’s womb, We were shaped, Grown, and nurtured, By our mothers, a blessing To all those around them. Appreciate! comes the rallying cry, For truly, we value, These matrons of love, That most honored calling. δοῦναι in fright and pain, A soothing word, ne’er hesitantly given, Able to heal that art most broken. No affliction too terrible For their tending to cure, Mothers have always given their all. Warm jam, freshly made, Small affections, Little kindnesses, Make a world of difference. A Mother working tirelessly into the night, For a child’s birthday cake. Lilting voices, Softly singing, Of apples and worms, Mangers and heads, Christopher Robin and Winne-the-Pooh, Drifting to sleep, under the covers of a melody, שָׂגַב That same love that he ...

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With Gratitude and Prayer: An Open Letter from the President Emeritus to LCC’s New President

[October 7, 2026]

LCC Raises Concerns About New CAF Policy on Spiritual Reflections

[October 7, 2026]

Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of LCC Synod Office

[October 7, 2026]

LCC Board of Directors to Meet October 15–17

[October 7, 2026]

October 7, 2026

With Gratitude and Prayer: An Open Letter from the President Emeritus to LCC’s New President

by Rev. Dr. Timothy Teuscher Dear David, As I leave the office of President of Lutheran Church–Canada, I find myself reflecting with gratitude on the past eight years and on the privilege of serving Christ and His Church in this way. I also find myself…

October 7, 2026

LCC Raises Concerns About New CAF Policy on Spiritual Reflections

National—Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) is raising concerns about a new Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) policy governing spiritual reflections at official military ceremonies and other public or semi-public events. Issued July 29, 2026, Canadian Armed Forces Military Personnel Instructions 03/26 – Spiritual Reflections in Military Settings directs…

October 7, 2026

Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of LCC Synod Office

National—From the outside, the work of Lutheran Church–Canada’s Synod Office can sometimes seem quiet. There may not always be a major announcement or event to signal what is happening behind the scenes. But throughout the year—and especially during this busy season—a great deal of work…

October 7, 2026

LCC Board of Directors to Meet October 15–17

National—Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) Board of Directors will meet October 15–17, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, for its first meeting of the 2026–2030 term. The three-day meeting will begin Thursday afternoon with opening devotion, followed by the welcome and introduction of the new Board roster. The Board…

October 6, 2026

A Response to the Canadian Armed Forces Military Personnel Instructions 03/26

Lutheran Church–Canada Statement A Response to the Canadian Armed Forces Military Personnel Instructions On July 29 of this year, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) issued a new national policy which prohibits chaplains in a public or semi-public setting from praying or using words, actions or…

September 30, 2026

Office Closure Notice | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The Lutheran Church–Canada’s office is closed Wednesday, September 30, 2026, in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

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A Fond Farewell

When You Sit, Walk, Lie Down, Rise . . . Devotional Life at Home

LCC Elects New President

“My Mother is a Wonderful Woman”

For Our Mothers/To Whom We Owe So Much

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With Gratitude and Prayer: An Open Letter from the President Emeritus to LCC’s New President

LCC Raises Concerns About New CAF Policy on Spiritual Reflections

Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of LCC Synod Office

LCC Board of Directors to Meet October 15–17

A Response to the Canadian Armed Forces Military Personnel Instructions 03/26

Office Closure Notice | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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