The Canadian Lutheran Posts

April 1, 2009

Online registration for VBS

Concordia Publishing House (CPH) has released a free customizable mini-site and online VBS registration for use by congregations using the 2009 vacation Bible school (VBS), Gadget’s Garage. Our Garage allows congregations to create a unique VBS mini-site to publicize their program and update parents and…

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April 1, 2009

A simple thanks can go a long way

In a recent webinar, the speaker noted that one of the key strategies that will help non-profit organizations through an economic downturn is “remarkable donor care.” We don’t often think of those who give regularly to the operation of our churches as ‘donors’ however, they…

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April 1, 2009

Church and advertising

CBC’s Terry O’Reilly host of the radio program Age of Persuasion marches you boldly where the angels of marketing fear to tread: he looks at the delicate, always-controversial relationship between faith and advertising. The program includes looking into the controversy surrounding recent bus ads, which…

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March 24, 2009

LCC Board of Directors tackles major issues

At its first meeting of 2009, LCC’s Board of Directors (BOD) finalized a $1.7 million national budget for the work done together by members of the Synod. This figure represents an increase of slightly more than three percent over the 2008 budget with inflation accounting…

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March 24, 2009

Call leaves vacancy in LCC praesidium

Following the acceptance of a call as senior pastor at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Rev. Nolan Astley will resign his position as First Vice-president of Lutheran Church–Canada. The three LCC vice-presidents must come from each of LCC’s three districts. Pastor Astley’s move…

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March 24, 2009

Tell your story

Although mass communication is a dynamic environment today, the local news media are still vital links to your community. Join Dr. Ian Adnams, LCC’s director of communications for a webcast about Communicating with your Community, Thursday, March 26 at 3 p.m. (EDT) live from Concordia…

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