Category: Mission News
“We Need Hymns” Singing About Jesus in Francophone Africa
by Phillip Magness Hymns and Hymnals Lutheranism has been associated with congregational song since the earliest days of the Reformation. Even before the Augsburg Confession, Martin Luther recognized the pedagogical usefulness of music and the need for the saints to sing the faith.1 Lutherans developed a rich and robust…
Pastors installed to serve new Lutheran mission in Managua
NICARAGUA – On February, 2, 2025, the Lutheran Church in Nicaragua (Iglesia Luterana-Sinodo de Nicaragua – ILSN) joyfully celebrated the installation of Rev. Felix Sanchez and Rev. Agustin Lanzas, who have been called to serve a new mission congregation in the capital city of Managua….
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…
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