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February 10, 2017

Christ Alone, Christ Forever: 2017 Synodical Convention

CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) will hold its eleventh synodical convention October 13-16, 2017 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Kitchener, Ontario. The theme for this year’s synodical convention is “Christ Alone, Christ Forever,” words which tie the event to 2017’s commemoration of the 500th…

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January 25, 2017

Luther 2017: In the Beginning was the Word / Au commencement était la parole

MONTREAL – The Canadian Bible Society of Montreal in collaboration with Lutheran Church–Canada presents a series of Reformation themed events. Throughout the year, talks will include: February 16, 2017 – David Somers: Luther and Biblical Translation May 18, 2017 – Jonathan Widell: Education June 15,…

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January 23, 2017

Third edition of French hymnal released

CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada’s French hymnal, Liturgies et cantiques luthériens (LCL), third edition was published in November 2016, with the hymnal now surpassing 10,000 copies printed. The third edition includes minor textual corrections and some updated hymn translations. Thanks to a generous donor, 2,000 copies…

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January 19, 2017

Reformation 2017: Praying for Christian Unity

WORLD – Christians around the world are recognizing the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which takes this year from January 18-25. The call for Christian unity takes on renewed significance in 2017, as this year marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Lutherans…

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January 16, 2017

LCC seeks input on new website

ONLINE – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) is working towards the creation of a new national website and is seeking input from LCC members across the country. “As the printing press transformed the world in Martin Luther’s day, the internet is a transforming influence in our time,”…

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January 13, 2017

Call for Nominations for 2017 National Convention

CANADA – As Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) prepares for 2017’s National Convention, the church is calling on its members to prayerfully consider nominations for synod’s boards and offices. In November 2016, LCC sent a letter to all congregations inviting them to recommend candidates by January 31,…

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