Category: Mission News
Veritas and Caritas United: A Confessional Lutheran Approach to Missions
by M.L. Smith The mission of the Church is fundamentally rooted in the proclamation of God’s Word and the extension of His love to a world in need. As confessional Lutherans, we understand the relationship between Veritas (truth) and Caritas (love/charity) as inseparable and complementary…
Online Vespers in French gain traction across Canada and beyond
ONLINE – During the pandemic, Rev. David Milette of l’Église luthérienne du Bon Berger (Moncton, NB) began providing online weekly Vesper Services in French. Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) Missionary-at-Large (MAL), Rev. Dr. David Somers, joined forces with Rev. Milette and the evening Office became a regular…
Two decades of faithful ministry in Thailand
THAILAND – Thailand Concordia Lutheran Church (TCLC) recently celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special conference spread over three locations: from October 8-9 in Bangkok, from October 10-11 in Phang-Gha, and from October 12-13 in Chiangmai. The celebrations brought together members from various sister churches…
LCC receives letter of thanks from SELCU Bishop
UKRAINE – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) President Timothy Teuscher received a letter from Bishop Alexander Yurchenko of the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches of Ukraine (SELCU) expressing gratitude to LCC for its ongoing partnership. Yurchenko writes: “I would like to thank you for many years of…
Share Gifts from the Heart with CLWR
CANADA – Each year, Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR)’s annual Gifts from the Heart fundraiser makes a difference in the lives of people the world over. Members of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) members are invited to join in that work this Christmas with an online gift….
New LCC missionary pastor to serve Oromo Christians in B.C.
SURREY, B.C. – In early September 2024, the Oromo Lutheran Fellowship—which currently worships at Faith Lutheran Church in Surrey—celebrated its third anniversary. After beginning with just a couple of families, this group of believers has grown to more than 80, including many children. Not much…
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