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CLMS supports LCC missions in 2014
EDMONTON — The Board of Directors of the Concordia Lutheran Mission Society (CLMS) met January 30-February 2 in Edmonton to plan for the coming year. The major focus of the meeting was on selecting mission projects CLMS would commit to support throughout 2014. President Cliff…
Come to Him Who Answers Prayer: 2014 theme builds on previous convention
CANADA – The logo and theme for Lutheran Church–Canada’s 2014 national convention have been announced. The convention, which will take place June 6-9 at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, will have as its theme: “Come to Him Who Answers Prayer” (Psalm 65:2). President…
Celebrating Scout-Guide Week 2014
CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada congregations wishing to recognize 2014’s Scout-Guide Week are encouraged to download this year’s bulletin insert for the event (February 16-23). The annual event celebrates the work of Scouts and Girl Guides in Canada. ““Many Lutheran congregations support Scouts and Girl Guides…
Roman Catholic Church and International Lutheran Council to begin dialogue
by Mathew Block VATICAN CITY – The International Lutheran Council (ILC) and the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity (PCPCU) have announced they will begin holding informal international dialogues. The announcement came at the end of November meetings in Rome between the ILC and the…
Hospitality as ministry: Outreach in Kitchener
by Leonardo Neitzel The practice of Christian hospitality flows from gratitude to Jesus, who came to us, humbled Himself, built His tent among us, and welcomed us to dwell with Him in the fellowship of His family of faith, the Church. It points to our…
Alive and growing: The Church in Nicaragua
by James Morgan The decline in Christian observance and church attendance in North America is something that preoccupies and concerns us all greatly. Shrinking congregations composed of fewer young people are unfortunately common in Canada and the United States. However, we can take great comfort…