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Holy Communion(s)
by Timothy Teuscher Our synodical constitution states the following regarding the primary duty of the president: to “use all means at his command to promote and maintain unity of doctrine and practice in all the regions” (Article X.3). This I have attempted to do over…
Together One, For Better or Worse
by Marvin Bublitz Dear friends, we have just come out of our convention, and the theme, Together One, was evident throughout. But now what? Do we treat the theme and the many things learned there like the National Anthem at the beginning of a ball…
Peace in Christ
by James A. Kellerman “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For He Himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in His flesh the dividing…
Koinonia in Christ
by Alex Vieira Koinonia seems like a word we already know. Ask around, and most of us would say it means “fellowship” and leave it at that. That is not wrong. But I want to show that it is not quite enough, and that the…
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…
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…