All posts tagged archives
LCC Establishes NYG and Archives Standing Committees
WINNIPEG – On June 14, Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) convention adopted a resolution creating a permanent standing committee for the National Youth Gathering (NYG). National Youth Gatherings are held every three years in different regions across Canada, with youth, leaders, and volunteers from across LCC joining together…
LCC indicates willingness to receive the Lutheran Historical Institute
EDMONTON – Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) Board of Directors has responded to the ABC District Convention’s offer to gift the Lutheran Historical Institute (LHI) to LCC, saying they are willing to accept the archives if it is determined they are legally allowed to do so. In…
Lutheran Historical Institute facing serious financial hardship
EDMONTON – The Lutheran Historical Institute (LHI) is facing serious financial difficulties resulting from the loss of a major source of funding. The Alberta-British Columbia (ABC) District announced to the agency earlier this year that it would be unable to continue providing its normal annual…
Funding questions delay board actions
As happens in many congregational meetings, finances played a major part in the discussions during Lutheran Church–Canada’s Board of Directors (BOD) meeting, March 3 and 4 in Winnipeg. The board adopted a $1.6 million balanced budget for the year. Synod funding depends on commitments from…
Convention actions dominate directors’ meeting
The November meeting of Lutheran Church–Canada’s Board of Directors (BOD) provided a preview of possible agenda items for the 2011 synodical convention as well as the conclusion of convention actions from 2008. The board heard reports from three task forces and a proposal from Concordia…