The Canadian Lutheran Posts

December 16, 2025

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…

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December 15, 2025

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…

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December 15, 2025

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…

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December 12, 2025

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…

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December 10, 2025

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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December 9, 2025

75 Years of Grace

CALGARY, Alta. – On Sunday, October 5, 2025, the congregation of Grace Lutheran Church enjoyed a very special celebration: 75 years of worshipping God together—a clear demonstration of God’s faithfulness to His people! The sermon, given during the service by Grace’s pastor, Rev. Mark Ruf,…

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