Category: News

August 5, 2026

“What goes on in our congregations is the main thing.”

National—When President Rev. Dr. Timothy Teuscher attended the recent convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), one message emerged clearly: while church bodies may differ in size and context, they remain united in the same mission—to faithfully proclaim Christ and equip God’s people for service….

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August 5, 2026

LCMS Convention Highlights Christ’s Mission, Partnerships, and Service

International—The 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) concluded July 23 in Phoenix, Arizona, gathering pastors, church workers, lay delegates, and international guests, under the convention theme, “Christ Is Risen Indeed” (1 Corinthians 15:20–22). “But in fact Christ has been raised from the…

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April 29, 2026

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…

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March 13, 2026

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…

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November 13, 2025

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…

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June 11, 2025

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…

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