Category: National News
LCC Purpose & Priority Planning Process Update
CANADA – In the last issue of The Canadian Lutheran, we highlighted the Purpose & Priorities Planning Process. To recap, Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) is working on creating a shared vision of the future for our Synod through the involvement of many voices. Our aim is…
Calling a candidate or vicar?
CANADA – Reminder that all requests from Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) congregations for Candidates and Vicars are to be submitted to their Regional Pastor by February 27, 2022. The request forms are on LCC’s website under Congregational Resources. Check the website subtitle of each form to confirm…
LCC urges prayer for Canada
CANADA – On February 14, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Acts in response to ongoing protests in Ottawa and other places throughout the country. The text of the act provides the government with extraordinary powers to deal with emergency situations, while respecting the Canadian Charter of…
Commission on Nominations and Elections (CNE) Membership Change
CANADA – With grateful appreciation for their service, the Commission on Nominations and Elections (CNE) of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) has accepted the resignation of Rev. Robert Morley (Secretary) and Rev. Lorne Reddemann (Chair) from the commission. Current CNE members, Rod Johnson and Rev. Keith Hoveland,…
Slate of nominees for LCC’s 2022 Synod Convention announced
NATIONAL – Following a synod-wide nomination process over the past nine months conducted by the Commission on Nominations and Elections (CNE) for Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s 2022 Convention, the CNE has announced the initial slate of nominees for the LCC board and commissions, as well as…
LWMLC vote & moving forward
ONLINE – The 11th Convention of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League – Canada (LWMLC) was held on December 15, 2021, to review proposed Bylaw changes for the organization. The presentation was made, and the votes were cast with a resounding agreement by all of the…