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LCC to Study Use of the Term ‘Bishop’
WINNIPEG – After discussion, Lutheran Church–Canada’s convention on June 14 resolved to initiate a study of the use of the term ‘bishop,’ as well as the question of time limits on calls for synodical and regional church leaders. An amended form of Resolution 26.2.01a “To…
A Letter on the CCMS’ Restructuring Plan
by Bill Ney Now that the summer of 2016 has passed, the Commission on Constitutional Matters and Structure (CCMS) wishes to update the church on the progress it has made thus far toward providing a Plan for the restructuring of Lutheran Church-Canada (LCC) as mandated…
Concrete recommendations released for the restructuring of Lutheran Church–Canada
CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) Commission on Constitutional Matters and Structure (CCMS) has announced the completion of the third stage in the restructuring process of LCC—the development of concrete recommendations for the restructuring of Synod. The results are detailed at length in a newly released…