Category: National News

February 25, 2026

Lynn Gergens, prominent youth ministry leader and former LCC board member, enters into glory

LANGLEY, B.C. – Dr. Lynn R. Gergens—the founding chair of Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) National Youth Gathering (NYG) and a former member of LCC’s Board of Directors—entered into glory on the morning of February 17, 2026. She was 67 years old. Rev. James Paulgaard, pastor of…

Read More

February 18, 2026

Thank you for your voice in Synod Communications

CANADA – In January 2026, Lutheran Church–Canada launched a synod-wide communication survey, and you responded. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone across the synod who took the time to complete it. Participation came from every region and across all age groups—a clear sign of…

Read More

February 4, 2026

Lutheran Hour Ministries Teams Up with LHM Canada (LLL) for Special Transfiguration Sunday Broadcast Delivered by LCC’s Vice President Rev. Michael Schutz

National — The February 15th broadcast of The Lutheran Hour (Transfiguration Sunday), will feature the Reverend Michael Schutz, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Penticton, BC and Vice President of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC). His message will be heard by listeners around the world. This radio…

Read More

January 27, 2026

LCC unveils new Lenten resources for 2026

ONLINE – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) has released two new resources for the season of Lent in 2026: a Lenten devotional for individual and congregational use, and a print-at-home family devotional calendar. A New Lenten Devotional: Turning and Returning The devotional, Turning and Returning: A Lenten…

Read More

January 14, 2026

Vicarage Placement Fund: Helping Congregations; Supporting Vicars

NATIONAL – Is your congregation considering hosting a vicar in the coming year? Have you ever considered whether your congregation provides the kind of training the next vicar needs? Vicars do need mentors. Congregations need well-trained pastors. Lutheran Church–Canada is committed to both. Supporting Congregations…

Read More

January 12, 2026

Family Resources: New LCC Material and Expanded Resource Pages

CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) has expanded its Family Resource pages, adding dozens of new resources and several new categories to support faith formation in the home and beyond. As families enter a new year, these resources offer timely encouragement for establishing and renewing faithful…

Read More