Watching and waiting for Manitoba flood waters
by Keven Drews Military personnel and volunteers sandbag Eva Korfman’s home (CBC Photo) PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE — At least one local Lutheran family is counting its blessings after government officials...
View ArticleDaily Bible reading erupts in Winnipeg
Almost 100 people gathered at Winnipeg's Beautiful Savior Lutheran School to launch a Bible reading program Staff members at Lutheran Church–Canada’s office in Winnipeg meet each workday for a devotion...
View ArticleBible reading continues strong in Winnipeg
President Bugbee teaching on violence in the Old Testament. WINNIPEG – On the evening of Palm Sunday, 105 people from Winnipeg-area Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) congregations met at Peace Lutheran...
View ArticleCentral District approves office relocation
by Thomas Prachar At its February meeting, the Central District Board of Directors voted to move the district office from its present location in Regina to vacant space at the Lutheran Church–Canada...
View ArticleCentral District Convention update
Rev. Jonathan Fisk The Central District of Lutheran Church–Canada is in the midst of its 2012 Convention, being held in Moose Jaw (Saskatchewan). On the evening of April 23, delegates and guests...
View ArticleFirst Oromo pastor celebrated at Central District Convention
Rev. Aredo poses after his ordination with members of the Oromo congregation At the Central District Convention of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC), Rev. Assefa Nega Aredo was recognized and congratulated...
View ArticleDaily Bible reading spreads to Saskatoon
President Bugbee blesses the Bibles of those committing to daily Bible reading. SASKATOON – Lutheran Church–Canada President Robert Bugbee traveled to Saskatoon January 13 to give a passionate talk at...
View ArticleCentral District office moves
President Prachar unpacks in Winnipeg. WINNIPEG – The Central District Office began the move to Winnipeg in late March. Please update your contact information accordingly. New Address: LCC Central...
View ArticleA moving experience
by Tom Prachar The boxes piled up and the furniture was being rearranged. The contents of the district office began to disappear as they were packed for the move to the synodical office in Winnipeg. I...
View ArticleIf these walls could talk…
by Thomas Prachar I have one last thought (I promise!) on the move of the Central District office to Winnipeg. On June 28 the new owners of the property at 1927 Grant Drive, Regina, took possession....
View ArticleCLWR to host Christmas Reception, reports successful Sweaters for Syria campaign
WINNIPEG – Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) will be holding a Christmas reception at its Winnipeg Warehouse (549 King Edward Street) November 28-November 30. All supporters are invited this event...
View ArticleTime matters
by Thomas Prachar Rev. Thomas Prachar This past spring, I had the privilege of attending an Intercultural Conference in Edmonton. Lutheran Church–Canada brought together individuals and entities from...
View ArticleCLWR hosts events on humanitarian work in the midst of conflict
Bishop Younan. 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...
View ArticleSynod President to assist in Winnipeg Parish
President Robert Bugbee. WINNIPEG – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) President Dr. Robert Bugbee has accepted what he terms “a very part-time call” to serve as Assisting Pastor at Beautiful Savior Lutheran...
View ArticlePresident Prachar reelected at Central District Convention
President Prachar was reelected at 2015’s Central District Convention in Saskatoon. SASKATOON – The 10th (49th) regular convention of the Central District of Lutheran Church–Canada re-elected Rev....
View ArticleCentral District requests changes to LCC’s structure
Delegates vote on a resolution (Photo: Rev. Jason Schultz) SASKATOON – On April 15, the Central District meeting in convention adopted a resolution to request Synod’s Commission on Constitutional...
View ArticleCentral District Convention wraps up
Dr. Gimbel presents on prayer at the 2015 Central District Convention (Photo: Rev. Jason Schultz) SASKATOON – Thursday, April 15 marked the close of the Central District’s 2015 Convention. The day...
View ArticleJesus wins!
by Thomas Prachar President Thomas Prachar. As spring weather struggles to settle in across our country, winter sports are winding down for another year. In hockey, minor leagues are well into their...
View ArticleWinnipeg’s Oromo community draws attention to slaughter of Christians in Libya
The Oromo community in Winnipeg holds a candlelight vigil in honour of Ethiopian Christians murdered by the Islamic State. WINNIPEG – Following the April release of a video showing Islamic State...
View ArticleCLWR to host Prayer Breakfast in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) is hosting a Prayer Breakfast in Winnipeg on Thursday, June 4 and all are invited to attend. The event will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at...
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