The Canadian Lutheran Posts

November 7, 2023

Celebrating Rev. Fritsche’s half-century of ministry

EDMONTON – In a momentous event that brought together congregation, family, and friends, Redeemer Lutheran Church in Edmonton celebrated the 50th ordination anniversary of their beloved pastor, Rev. James Fritsche on June 11. The joyous occasion marked a significant milestone in their pastor’s spiritual journey,…

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November 6, 2023

Rev. Schutz reflects on 10th ordination anniversary

PENTICTON, B.C. – Rev. Michael Schutz is commemorating ten years as an ordained pastor in Lutheran Church–Canada this year, which he adds to 13 years of previous service as a Deacon (DPS).  Rev. Schutz has served all ten years as a pastor at Concordia Lutheran…

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November 3, 2023

An update on the CAAT Pension Plan merger

CANADA – Worker Benefit Services, (WBS), is pleased to report that the Alberta Pension Regulator has formally approved the transfer of the Defined Benefits (DB) pension assets (and liabilities) held in the LCC Pension Plan to the CAAT Pension Plan (“Plan Merger”). WBS expects that…

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November 2, 2023

Why Liturgy?

by David Haberstock Why do Lutherans do liturgy? To answer the question, we first have to define what we mean by the word “liturgy.” It’s usually used by Lutherans in two ways: first, to mean the way in which Lutherans worship (with an orderly set…

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November 1, 2023

St. Matthew Lutheran grows on Pentecost

CALGARY, Alta. – St. Matthew Lutheran Church is celebrating its 110th anniversary this year, and is becoming a multiethnic congregation with God’s blessing. On an especially joyful Pentecost Sunday, May 28, little Sara was baptized and welcomed into God’s family. The baptism ceremony was held…

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October 31, 2023

Today’s Issues and the Church

by Timothy Teuscher Diversity… Inclusiveness… Social Justice… Woke Culture… Critical Race Theory… Gender Identity… Cancel Culture. We’ve been inundated with these terms over the past few years by the media, politicians, educators, advertisers, the sports sector, businesses, entertainment industry, and, yes, even religious leaders. Many…

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