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Spring Ottawa Circuit Forum: Preparing Delegates for Convention
by Rena Detlefsen and David Milette On Saturday May 23, pastors, lay delegates and members of the mission stations and congregations of LCC’s Ottawa Circuit are invited to the 2026 Spring Ottawa Circuit Forum (or convocation) at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Petawawa, ON. We will learn more about how the upcoming LCC Convention (June 12-15) in Winnipeg will work, and we will…
Rev. Mark Kloha of LCMS Retires
by Cousby Fernandez INTERNATIONAL – For many Lutheran congregations, the retirement of a pastor marks a significant transition in the life of the church. It is not uncommon for pastors to serve a single parish for decades, forming lasting relationships with congregants while shepherding generations…
LCC Representation at Francophone Theological Formation Meeting in France
FRANCE – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s Missionary-at-Large for French Ministries, Rev. Dr. David Somers, recently attended the Francophone Theological Formation Meeting held at Église Évangélique Luthérienne Saint-Pierre in Châtenay-Malabry. “The meeting seemed serendipitous as the two days unfolded,” said Dr. Somers, who noted that, beyond broad…
Toward unity and growth: LCC and Malagasy Lutherans explore further cooperation in Quebec
ONLINE – On Ascension Day, pastors from Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC), Madagascar’s Malagasy Lutheran Church (FLM), and francophone pastors of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) gathered online in a significant first meeting—one that reflects a growing relationship decades in the making. The meeting began with the…
LCC receives letter of thanks from SELCU Bishop
UKRAINE – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) President Timothy Teuscher received a letter from Bishop Alexander Yurchenko of the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches of Ukraine (SELCU) expressing gratitude to LCC for its ongoing partnership. Yurchenko writes: “I would like to thank you for many years of…
Australian Lutherans vote to allow ordination of women
AUSTRALIA – The Lutheran Church of Australia/New Zealand (LCANZ) has voted to allow women’s ordination, affecting its relationship with confessional Lutherans worldwide. The decision came during the LCANZ’s Convention of General Synod which met in Adelaide from October 4-7. On October 5, the church voted…
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