Category: National News
Christian doctors challenge Ontario regulations on assisted suicide
CANADA – A coalition representing thousands of Christian doctors across Canada are challenging regulations in Ontario that would require them to participate in the provision of physician assisted suicide. The Christian Medical and Dental Society of Canada, the Canadian Federation of Catholic Physicians’ Societies, and…
Restructuring Update: Preparing for the Next Phase—Concrete Recommendations
CANADA – Work on Lutheran Church–Canada’s restructuring process has continued in recent months, with Phase 2 of the two-year process consisting of a nation-wide sharing of the LCC National Survey results. As of early June, more than 1,500 people have read the news story announcing…
My First Exorcism: LCC chaplain’s new book tackles demons
CANADA – Rev. Dr. (Maj.) Harold Ristau has published a new book entitled My First Exorcism: What the Devil Taught a Lutheran Pastor about Counter-Cultural Spirituality. While written primarily for clergy, the book will also be of interest to laypeople. In it, Dr. Ristau discusses…
Fort McMurray Wildfire: Pray and Give
UPDATE: The Canadian Lutheran published an update on the situation in Fort McMurray and how Lutherans are helping on May 13, 2016. UPDATE: As of May 10, reports indicate that approximately 2,400 houses and other buildings have been destroyed in Fort McMurray. The nearby communities…
Lutherans take home awards at 2016 Canadian Church Press Awards
CANADA – The 2016 Canadian Church Press (CCP) awards ceremony was held April 29, 2016 in Toronto, and Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) members received three awards. Rev. Dr. Edward Kettner’s article “Martin Luther: Father of the Reformation” (September/October 2015) received second place in the Biographical Profile…
LCC Seminaries prepare for annual call service
CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada’s two seminaries are preparing for their annual call service, during which graduating pastors receive their first calls and vicars receive their placements. Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS – Edmonton) will hold its Sacred Convocation celebrating the completion of its 32nd academic year…