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Christmastide Reformation
by David Haberstock In Luther’s day, the Western Church conducted the liturgy in Latin, even though few in Europe had spoken Latin for almost 900 years (the Roman Empire had fallen 1,100 years earlier, and Latin morphed into the Romance languages). As a result, the…
Alone by the Tree, Together at the Altar
by Kurt Lantz Late at night I sit in the living room with the lights from the Christmas tree providing a warm glow and sacred choral music softly streaming in the quiet hours. It is quieter than it used to be. The only voice softly…
Lower Mainland Youth Retreat
MISSION, B.C. – The fourth annual Lower Mainland Youth retreat was held at Camp Luther in Hatzic Lake from May 2-4, 2025. Youth in Grades 6-12 from five Lutheran churches participated: Walnut Grove Lutheran (Langley), Hillside Christian (Cloverdale), Killarney Lutheran (Vancouver), Trinity Lutheran (Richmond), and…
Closing a Congregation
by David Haberstock “For everything there is a season, and a time for everything under heaven. a time to be born, and a time to die;… a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance…” —Ecclesiastes…
Quest Course on Cross-Cultural Ministry Tools
ONLINE – Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS – Edmonton) will hold its upcoming 2026 Quest course beginning in January, and the theme will be “Cross-Cultural Ministry Tools.” Rev. Dr. Mike Kuhn will teach the free course, which can be attended in person as well as online. Classes…
LCC contact details have changed, updated Contact Guide released
CANADA – Following leadership changes in Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s communications department and the recent onboarding of new team members, LCC has released an updated Synod Contact Guide to direct inquiries to the right place. The revised contact guide provides a breakdown of who to contact,…
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