by Mathew Block “But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’” – Luke 18:13 So ends one of the most beautiful parables told by Jesus.... The post Christ is Mercy appeared first on The Canadian Lutheran ..read more

EDMONTON – Rev. Dr. John Maxfield, professor of history and religious studies at Concordia University of Edmonton, is the author of a new book from Concordia Publishing House: Becoming Lutheran: The Community of Brunswick from Evangelical Reform to Lutheran Culture.  “This book is about how... The post Becoming Lutheran: New book from LCC professor appeared first on The Canadian Lutheran ..read more

by Mathew Block The name Catharina Regina von Greiffenberg is not well-known among Christians today, but a recent book seeks to change that; Wonder-Work, published by CMU Press in 2023, features a large selection of sonnets by this Lutheran poet, providing English readers a new... The post In Review: Wonder-Work: Selected Sonnets of Catharina Regina von Greiffenberg appeared first on The Canadian Lutheran ..read more

WATERLOO, Ont. – From August 23-25, 2024, members of the 2025 National Youth Gathering (NYG) committee visited the Kitchener-Waterloo area to meet in person and visit the site of next summer’s NYG.  The committee visited Wilfrid Laurier University, where most of the gathering’s events will... The post NYG committee visits Waterloo appeared first on The Canadian Lutheran ..read more

CANADA – In May, Kloria Publishing released its third board book by Canadian Lutheran artist Harrison Avery Prozenko. Prozenko’s new book—Depart in Peace—brings to life the “Nunc Dimittis” from the Lutheran liturgy. The illustrations follow the same style as Prozenko’s two other books from Kloria... The post Third picture book from Canadian Lutheran artist appeared first on The Canadian Lutheran ..read more

FORT QU’APPELLE, Sask. – Twelve pastors, mainly from South Saskatchewan, met at Camp Lutherland, near Fort Qu’Appelle, from May 14-15 for a brief retreat. The Board of Lutherland invited Saskatchewan pastors to enjoy the beautiful lake setting, tour the modern facilities and spend the night... The post South Saskatchewan pastors’ retreat appeared first on The Canadian Lutheran ..read more

NOTE: This is the third in a series of study articles on the Lord’s Prayer. See the introduction to the series, as well as Part 1 and Part 2. by John Kreutzwieser Give us this day our daily bread / And forgive us our trespasses as... The post A Closer Study of the Lord’s Prayer: Part Three appeared first on The Canadian Lutheran ..read more

FORT QU’APPELLE, Sask. – On June 9, 2024, Camp Lutherland held an open house and worship service, with nearly 40 people from four Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) congregations gathering for a communion service hosted by the Camp Lutherland Board, along with the local LCC congregation of... The post Camp Lutherland receives new hymnals, holds open house appeared first on The Canadian Lutheran ..read more

RICHMOND, B.C. – On May 26, 2024, the membership of Trinity Lutheran Church both celebrated and were saddened by the retirement of Rev. Dr. Steven Harold. Dr. Harold has served as Trinity’s Pastor of English Ministries for the past 17 years. Dr. Harold graduated from... The post Rev. Dr. Steven Harold retires appeared first on The Canadian Lutheran ..read more

KURTZVILLE, Ont. – Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church is celebrating 150 years of God’s blessings. Generous fundraising allowed the committee to host a roast pig dinner for all those who attended the Anniversary Vespers and Cemetery Memorial Services on May 26, 2024. Local dignitaries were also... The post 150th anniversary in Kurtzville appeared first on The Canadian Lutheran ..read more