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“We Need Hymns” Singing About Jesus in Francophone Africa
by Phillip Magness Hymns and Hymnals Lutheranism has been associated with congregational song since the earliest days of the Reformation. Even before the Augsburg Confession, Martin Luther recognized the pedagogical usefulness of music and the need for the saints to sing the faith.1 Lutherans developed a rich and robust…
First president of CLTS called to glory
On February 4, 2025, Rev. Dr. Howard Kramer—the first president of Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (CLTS) in St. Catharines, Ontario—was called to glory, having celebrated his 100th birthday in June of 2024. After graduating from Concordia Seminary (St. Louis) in 1948, Dr. Kramer went on…
Pastors installed to serve new Lutheran mission in Managua
NICARAGUA – On February, 2, 2025, the Lutheran Church in Nicaragua (Iglesia Luterana-Sinodo de Nicaragua – ILSN) joyfully celebrated the installation of Rev. Felix Sanchez and Rev. Agustin Lanzas, who have been called to serve a new mission congregation in the capital city of Managua….
One week left to comment on allowing advance requests for Medical Assistance in Dying legislation
CANADA – The federal government launched an online questionnaire in December on the topic of allowing advance requests for medical assistance in dying (MAiD), which will close on February 14, 2025. The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC), of which Lutheran Church–Canada is a member, provides Ten…
Veritas and Caritas United: A Confessional Lutheran Approach to Missions
by M.L. Smith The mission of the Church is fundamentally rooted in the proclamation of God’s Word and the extension of His love to a world in need. As confessional Lutherans, we understand the relationship between Veritas (truth) and Caritas (love/charity) as inseparable and complementary…
Online Vespers in French gain traction across Canada and beyond
ONLINE – During the pandemic, Rev. David Milette of l’Église luthérienne du Bon Berger (Moncton, NB) began providing online weekly Vesper Services in French. Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) Missionary-at-Large (MAL), Rev. Dr. David Somers, joined forces with Rev. Milette and the evening Office became a regular…
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