The Canadian Lutheran Posts

August 26, 2026

Looking for a Last-Moment Summer Watch?

Lutheran Church–Canada is pleased to share Rev. Ted Giese’s review of the film The Odyssey, produced by Issues, Etc., and shared with permission. Rev. Ted Giese is the LCC’s Vice President–Elect and pastor of Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Regina Saskatchewan. He has a Bachelor’s Degree…

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August 25, 2026

From Taiwan to Richmond: A Deep Dive into Lutheran Theology

by Iris Lui RICHMOND, B.C. – What happens when a faithful missionary travels from Taiwan to Metro Vancouver, a fellowship hall is packed with over 50 eager participants, and a bounty of delicious food is served? You get a vibrant, joyful Saturday that proves historic…

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August 25, 2026

A Busy Summer in the Central Region

by David Haberstock Since convention, my life has been a whirlwind. Immediately afterward I was involved in a dialogue between Lutheran Church–Canada and the Roman Catholic Church. Then I tried to take some time off, but as President-Elect several requests came to me, and I…

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August 19, 2026

To Small Congregations: “Be Faithful, Patient, and Allow God to do what God does.”

International—Church attendance is an important concern for many leaders within confessional Lutheranism. A congregation, even when centered in Christ, can face uncertainty and troubles when numbers fall. In some situations, the decision can be made to permanently close a congregation if there are not enough…

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August 19, 2026

A Lutheran Presence at Canada’s Edge

Halifax, NS—In an earlier visit to Halifax, LCC sat with Padre David Jackson for an interview. What was clear based on this exchange and observation is that in Nova Scotia, Lutheran Church–Canada’s presence is small, but its witness is significant. For Padre Jackson, a Canadian…

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August 18, 2026

When the Church Becomes a Place of Refuge

Summerland, B.C. — When a community is affected by crisis, the needs can seem overwhelming. During the recent fires in Summerland, B.C., members of Concordia Lutheran Church in Penticton found themselves asking a simple question: How can we help? The answer took many forms. After…

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