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CTCR Status
…response” or for “reference and guidance.” If a document has been received for “study and response,” this means that that the commission has prepared the document for study by the congregations and workers of the Synod and is inviting input from the Synod. If a document has been received “for…
Social Issues
…uphold the truth of the God-given value of human life, both in local congregations and in society. LFL (USA) provides resources and publications on pro-life issues within an American context. Word Of Hope provides After Abortion Care, Pregnancy Assistance, and Spiritual Care to those in crisis. Euthanasia Prevention Coalition provides…
Military Chaplaincy Guidelines
…congregations located nearby CAF bases where no LCC military chaplains are stationed ought to be encouraged to be welcoming of LCC military personnel. In regard to confirmation, catechesis and baptism, it is incumbent upon our chaplains to strongly encourage Lutheran personnel to identify with local LCC congregations and yet offer…
Communications Resources
Quick Reference Guide Where to find LCC content online & in print, conveniently in a one-page PDF! Share with your congregation to keep them connected! The LCC Annual Directory of LCC personnel; boards & commissions; clergy and deacons. For a single copy or quarterly updates, email us. InfoDigest LCC’s…
Restructuring
…LCC Board Approves Framework for Election of Regional Mission and Ministry Council Lay Members updated (Read More) April 27, 2018 – Concerning Constitutions of Congregations (Read More) April 27, 2018 – Commission seeks input from congregations (Read More) April 26, 2018 – Congregations approve amended constitution (Read More) February 7,…
Ukraine
LCC Partner Church Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Ukraine (SELCU) 14 Congregations 5 Mission Stations 3 Humanitarian Foundations 1 Seminary Rev. Oleksiy Navrotskyy Missionary-at-Large, LCC & SELCU…
Worship & Music
…hymnal and agenda (Lutheran Service Book) (Resolution 02.2.08) to review and recommend songs and hymns newly written and/or from other tradition which congregations can use with confidence (Resolution 02.2.09) to identify and encourage musically talented and gifted individuals within our church to write and produce sound theologically and confessionally based…
Worship Terminology
…and congregation. The pastor says, “The Lord be with you” (2 Tim. 4:22), followed by the congregation’s response “And also with you” or “And with your spirit” (LSB p. xxv). When the Pastor says his part, “it confesses that Christ is coming to us in the Word and Sacrament. In…
Church Terminology
…as the candle gives itself up to provide light, so Christ gave Himself up to be the Light of the World. Some congregations only light these candles when they celebrate Holy Communion. Altar Book A large book usually placed on a stand on the altar has additional prayers and portions…
Written Sermons
The Church Year The “Church Year” calendar is structured around the marvelous acts of salvation that God completed for us in His son, Jesus Christ. Lectionary summaries and corresponding readings (Three-Year Series and One-Year Series) can be accessed and downloaded through our sister Synod, The LCMS, Here. The calendar…
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