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…
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…
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…
Rev. MacKay Marks 50th Ordination Anniversary
EDMONTON – Following colloquy, Rev. Larry MacKay was ordained on June 13, 1976, into the Office of the Holy Ministry by Rev. Dr. George Rode at Grace Lutheran Church in Edson, Alberta. It happened to be his birthday, and he recalls his wife Carole sitting…
Introducing… Lutheran Mission–Australia!
by David Haberstock “How good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell together in unity.” – Psalm 133:1 – At the end of August I was down under attending the Inaugural Synodical Assembly (what we would call the founding Synodical Convention) of Lutheran Mission –…
Changes in the Wascana Circuit
REGINA – There’s an old joke that goes, “How many Lutherans does it take to change a lightbulb? None, Lutherans don’t change!” It’s never been an overly funny joke, but in the Wascana circuit in Regina it isn’t even that factual! Recent changes in pastoral…