All posts tagged Holy Land
CLWR hosts events on humanitarian work in the midst of conflict
CANADA – Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) is hosting a wine and cheese reception and meet-and-greet with Bishop Munib A. Younan of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land. Bishop Younan, who also serves as President of the Lutheran World Federation, will…
Lachish Expedition 2014
ISRAEL – Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS) extends an open invitation to all Lutheran Church–Canada pastors, deacons, and church-members to take part in its 2014 expedition to Israel under the direction of Rev. Dr. Stephen Chambers. This year’s group will be based at Lachish, about 40…
Join CLWR on a visit to the Holy Land
ISRAEL and PALESTINE – Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLSR) is inviting supporters to join them for a Global Encounter to the Holy Land February 19-March 3, 2014. Participants will experience the religious heritage and rich culture of the region and meet with CLWR’s project partners in Israel…
Where Jesus walked
by Mathew Block It’s Monday afternoon. We’re in Israel, standing in the ruins of Caesarea on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Though built more than two thousand years ago, the place is still a marvel to behold. It was once a major sea port,…
A sea of death, a river of life
by Mathew Block I was privileged to visit the Dead Sea while on a recent trip to Israel. This sea is famous for two reasons: one, it’s the lowest place on earth at 424 meters (1,391 feet) below sea level; and two, it’s one of…
LCC on the road: The tomb is empty
by Mathew Block I returned yesterday to Canada from a whirlwind tour of the Holy Land with The Canadian Church Press. As I’ve written earlier, our first days were spent visiting Caesarea, Nazareth, Capernaum, and Galilee. On Wednesday and Thursday we turned our attention to…
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