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Rev. Dr. Maxfield presents convention essay: “Luther at the Diet of Worms”
EDMONTON – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s convention included essayist Rev. Dr. John Maxfield presenting on “Luther at the Diet of Worms.” Rev. Dr. Maxfield is a professor of history and religious studies at Concordia University of Edmonton, and has recently accepted a Call to serve as…
Elections for LCC’s board of directors, commissions
EDMONTON – During Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s convention in June 2022, the church elected new officers for its Board of Directors and various commissions. Elected to the Board of Directors are: Lay: Kirsten Guggenmos (Central), Arnold Drung (East), Lois Griffin (East), Grace Henderson (West), and Doug…
Commemoration of the Faithful Departed: “Blessed Are the Dead Who Die in the Lord”
EDMONTON – On Sunday afternoon, the business of the convention was paused for a brief service, led by Rev. Daryl Solie, commemorating the lives and service of the pastors of our Synod who have died in the Lord since the final District Conventions in October…
LCC reelects President Teuscher, elects new Vice-President
EDMONTON – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) has reelected Rev. Dr. Timothy Teuscher to a second term as President without opposition. The same day also saw the election of Rev. Michael Schutz as the church’s new Vice-President. President Teuscher was first elected in 2017. Since becoming LCC…
Like Seed into the Ground
by Mathew Block Jesus told a parable: “A sower went out to sow…” And you know the rest. Some seed fell on the path and was eaten by birds. Some fell on rocky ground where it grew a little, before ultimately shriveling in the sun…
LCC Seminaries present honorary awards
CANADA – LCC’s two seminaries presented the following honourary awards at their respective call services this year: Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (CLTS – St. Catharines)’s Call Service honoured Rev. Dr. Wilhelm Torgerson, Assistant Pastor at First Lutheran Church (Windsor, ON). The faculty and the Board…