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A Joyful Beginning: President Haberstock Reflects on Lutheran Mission—Australia’s First Synodical Assembly
International—For LCC President Rev. David Haberstock, one word captures his experience at the inaugural Synodical Assembly of Lutheran Mission–Australia (LMA): joy. In his first official, external representation in this new office, President Haberstock represented Lutheran Church–Canada at the assembly, which followed a Pastors’ Conference bringing…
A Busy Summer in the Central Region
by David Haberstock Since convention, my life has been a whirlwind. Immediately afterward I was involved in a dialogue between Lutheran Church–Canada and the Roman Catholic Church. Then I tried to take some time off, but as President-Elect several requests came to me, and I…
LCC Convention Receives LCMS President and Other Guests
WINNIPEG – Lutheran Church-Canada was privileged to welcome a number of guests to its 13th convention. President Matthew Harrison of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) greeted guests on June 14. “It’s an unspeakable blessing in this crazy world of divisions,” he said, that the LCMS…
Rev. Mark Kloha of LCMS Retires
by Cousby Fernandez INTERNATIONAL – For many Lutheran congregations, the retirement of a pastor marks a significant transition in the life of the church. It is not uncommon for pastors to serve a single parish for decades, forming lasting relationships with congregants while shepherding generations…
LCMS Re:Vitality resource available to LCC congregations
CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s President’s Ministry Council (PMC) has reviewed and endorsed the use of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS)’s Church Revitalization resource known as Re:Vitality. “There is vitality wherever God’s Word is proclaimed in purity and the Lord’s Sacraments are rightly administered,” notes…
Toward unity and growth: LCC and Malagasy Lutherans explore further cooperation in Quebec
ONLINE – On Ascension Day, pastors from Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC), Madagascar’s Malagasy Lutheran Church (FLM), and francophone pastors of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) gathered online in a significant first meeting—one that reflects a growing relationship decades in the making. The meeting began with the…