Category: National News

March 16, 2026

National Release: A Call for Prayerful Support

With a solemn heart, we share an important update concerning the health of our dear President’s wife, Paula Teuscher. She is currently facing a serious health challenge. In this time of difficulty, we ask for your fervent prayers for Paula, President Teuscher, and their family….

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March 11, 2026

Anticipation Builds for Lutheran Church–Canada’s 13th Regular Convention

National—Excitement is building across the country as preparations ramp up for the upcoming 13th Regular Convention of Lutheran Church–Canada, set to take place in Winnipeg, June 12-15, at Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre. Held every four years, the national convention is one of the…

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March 9, 2026

Together for the Sake of the Gospel: Domestic Mission Discernment in LCC

by Tasheney Francis CANADA – Leaders from across Lutheran Church–Canada gathered in early January with a shared purpose: to discern together how best to steward resources for domestic mission and congregational support in the years ahead. The meeting, convened by the Regional Mission and Ministry…

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March 4, 2026

Rev. Warren Hamp, former CTCR chair, enters into glory

KITCHENER, Ont. – Rev. Warren “Woody” William Hamp, a former member of Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) Board of Directors and former chair of LCC’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR), entered into glory on February 27, 2026. He was 62 years old. Rev. Hamp was…

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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…

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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…

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