The Canadian Lutheran Posts

July 8, 2009

Reflecting on the death of Michael Jackson

by Rich Docekal Michael Jackson’s death has touched millions. His music and to a lesser degree, his notoriety as a celebrity who never quite seemed at ease with himself, brought attention to this “song & dance man” across the globe. As I see the media’s…

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July 8, 2009

LCC benefits plan board hears good news

CALGARY – A more confident stock market is helping rebuild the funding short-fall in LCC’s pension plan according to a report from the plan’s consultants. Members of the Board of Managers heard the news at a meeting in Calgary, June 17-18. Despite this, the plan…

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July 2, 2009

Synod summer office hours

The synod office will close Fridays at 1 p.m. from July 3 to September 4.

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July 2, 2009

CLWR on the move

The international headquarters of Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) will move to Portage Place Mall in downtown Winnipeg. July 1, 2009. The new address is 302-393 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 3H6. CLWR is leasing surplus space from the ELCIC. Renovations to the space are…

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July 2, 2009

Looking for Lutherans

At last count, there were some 400,000 Lutherans for which neither LCC nor ELCIC could account. LCC’s congregations in the Maritimes are hoping you can help bring that number down in Atlantic Canada. They want to contact Lutherans living in Atlantic Canada to connect them…

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July 2, 2009

Free Bible study materials

In light of what is happening in the US and also across mainline protestant denominations, the issue of same-sex marriage and homosexuality remains a “hot button” issue. Concordia Publishing House is offering a free downloadable resource to help facilitate a Biblically faithful discussion around these…

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