Category: National News

January 19, 2017

Reformation 2017: Praying for Christian Unity

WORLD – Christians around the world are recognizing the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which takes this year from January 18-25. The call for Christian unity takes on renewed significance in 2017, as this year marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Lutherans…

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January 16, 2017

LCC seeks input on new website

ONLINE – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) is working towards the creation of a new national website and is seeking input from LCC members across the country. “As the printing press transformed the world in Martin Luther’s day, the internet is a transforming influence in our time,”…

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January 13, 2017

Call for Nominations for 2017 National Convention

CANADA – As Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) prepares for 2017’s National Convention, the church is calling on its members to prayerfully consider nominations for synod’s boards and offices. In November 2016, LCC sent a letter to all congregations inviting them to recommend candidates by January 31,…

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January 6, 2017

Restructuring Update: Circuit Convocation summaries released

CANADA – In December 2016, the Commission for Constitutional Matters and Structure (CCMS) released new recommendations for the restructuring of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC), noting that these recommendations are still in “soft clay” and that further input from LCC members is encouraged. The recommendations were formulated…

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December 19, 2016

Christmas Worship Services 2016

CANADA – For those traveling during the Christmas season, it can be difficult to find out the times and locations of worship services. Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) is hoping to make it a little less complicated by posting the seasonal worship time for its churches across…

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December 16, 2016

LCC Joins Call for Improved Palliative Care in Canada

CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) has joined an Interfaith Statement on Palliative Care, calling on all levels of government to dedicate themselves to improving palliative and end-of-life care in Canada. Reports suggest only about 30% of Canadians who die each year have access to adequate…

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