Commission on Theology & Church Relations (CTCR)
The Commission on Theology and Church Relations of Lutheran Church–Canada is responsible for providing guidance to the church in matters of theology and relations with other church bodies. The commission consists of the president of Lutheran Church–Canada; a faculty representative from each of Synod’s two seminaries; two elected clergy members; and two elected laypersons. Their reports dealing with current issues within the church are released periodically.
Status in LCC of CTCR Documents
1. Documents for “Reference and Guidance”
Date | Resolution | Title | Location |
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2011 | 11.1.10 | May a Vicar Celebrate the Lord’s Supper in an Emergency Situation | 2011 Workbook, G12-G17 |
1996 1999 | 96.1.03A 99.1.08 | The Sacrament of Unity in a Divided Christendom: Closed Communion in a Contemporary Context(See also the Companion Bible Study on Communion) | 1996 Workbook, G7-G20 1999 Workbook, G11-G20 (final) |
1996 1999 | 96.1.09 99.1.09 | Theses on the Role of Women in the Church(See also the Companion Bible Study on the Role of Women in the Church) | 1996 Workbook, G21-G33 1999 Workbook, G21-G47 (final) |
1993 | 93.1.02 | Extra-Congregational Communion Services | 1993 Workbook, G8-G9 |
2. Documents for “Study and Response”
Date | Resolution | Title | Location |
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2021 | Bible Study guide accompanying CTCR document: “A Lutheran Response”With Leader Notes-Bible Study guide accompanying CTCR document: “A Lutheran Response” (Powerpoint presentation available by emailing admin@lutheranchurch.ca). | ||
2020 | A Lutheran Response to Contemporary Issues | ||
2011 | 11.1.09 | Cremation and the Christian | 2011 Workbook, G1-G8 |
2008 2011 | 08.1.02 | The Public Reading of Scripture in the Divine Service (2008)An Apologetic (2011) | 2008 Workbook, G7-G22 2011 Workbook, G9-G11 |
2008 | 05.1.04a | Pastor and People Together in Christ’s Church | 2008 Workbook, G27-G54 |
2005 | 05.1.02 | The Divine Call and Christian Freedom | 2005 Workbook, G1-G7 |