All posts tagged rev. dr. david somers
New French-Language Lutheran Theological Training Program to Launch This September
centre de formation théologique luthérien (CFTL) Former des pasteurs qualifiés et confessionnels pour l’Église francophone National—September 2026 marks the launch of an exciting new opportunity for French-speaking Lutherans seeking theological education and pastoral formation. The Evangelical Lutheran Church – Synod of France (EEL-SF) is launching…
LCC Representation at Francophone Theological Formation Meeting in France
FRANCE – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s Missionary-at-Large for French Ministries, Rev. Dr. David Somers, recently attended the Francophone Theological Formation Meeting held at Église Évangélique Luthérienne Saint-Pierre in Châtenay-Malabry. “The meeting seemed serendipitous as the two days unfolded,” said Dr. Somers, who noted that, beyond broad…
Sainte-Trinité Celebrates 65th Wedding Anniversary of Rev. Frank and Nancy Morgret
QUEBEC CITY, Que. — On June 15, 2025, the congregation of Église Évangélique Luthérienne de la Sainte-Trinité (Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity) celebrated the 65th wedding anniversary of Rev. Frank and Nancy Morgret. The celebration took place on the Feast of the Holy Trinity—a significant connection to…
A cup overflows: LCC French Liturgy Workshop brings abundant blessings from God
by David Somers MONTREAL, QC – Members of Lutheran churches and beyond were invited to attend a workshop on the basics of the Lutheran liturgy in the French language in Montreal from May 17-21, 2023. Such teaching is crucial at a time where new francophone…
Confessional Liturgical Institute in French—the first of its kind!
What is the ILLF? L’Institut liturgique luthérien francophone (The Francophone Lutheran Liturgical Institute – ILLF) provides support in the French language to those responsible for teaching, researching, and carrying out pastoral work in areas pertaining to Lutheran liturgy. The ILLF equips pastors and church workers with a…
Seminarian’s reflections from the road through LCC’s Ottawa Circuit
CANADA – Before entering into his second year as a seminary student of Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary in St. Catharines, Ontario, Albert Ho had the opportunity to travel through Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s Ottawa Circuit, visiting with various pastors, missionaries, and laity along the way. Along…
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