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”

DateResolutionTitleLocation
201111.1.10May a Vicar Celebrate the Lord’s Supper in an Emergency Situation2011 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)
199393.1.02Extra-Congregational Communion Services1993 Workbook, G8-G9

2. Documents for “Study and Response”

DateResolutionTitleLocation
2021Bible 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).
2020A Lutheran Response to Contemporary Issues
201111.1.09Cremation and the Christian2011 Workbook, G1-G8
2008
2011		08.1.02The Public Reading of Scripture in the Divine Service (2008)An Apologetic (2011)2008 Workbook, G7-G22
2011 Workbook, G9-G11
200805.1.04aPastor and People Together in Christ’s Church2008 Workbook, G27-G54
200505.1.02The Divine Call and Christian Freedom2005 Workbook, G1-G7

3. Other Documents

DateResolutionTitleLocation
2023Bioethics Resources
2023Civil Obedience and Disobedience
2016LCC, LCMS, NALC Statement on Scripture
2011The Diaconate, the Call, and the Synod
2011The Doctrinal Authority of C. F. W. Walther’s Kirche und Amt (Church and Ministry) in Lutheran Church–Canada2011 Workbook, G18-G25
200802.1.05aModes of Sacramental Reception2008 Workbook, G23-G26
2008Ruminations on Church DisciplineLTR 19:107-22
2008ED 06.3.05The Role of Retired Clergy in Lutheran Church–CanadaLTR 21:84-88
2005Evaluation of the CTCR Concerning the Lutheran Service Book2005 Workbook, E22-E23
200202.1.05aResponse to East District Resolution 00.3-03 (“Intinction”)2002 Workbook, G6
200202.1.03Interim Eucharistic Sharing with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada2002 Workbook, G1-G5
2002Opinion on the Ontario Divisional Court decision regarding the definition of marriageWebsite
199996.2.04AHoly Communion: Terms and Practices
1998Lutheran DivergencesWord and Deed (Spring 1998): 4-11
1997The Moral Status of GamblingWebsite
199696.2.03A
99.2.01		Scriptural, Dogmatic, and Historical Perspectives on the [Re]establishment of the Diaconate in Lutheran Church–Canada1996 Workbook, G62-G81
1994Deposal and/or Removal: Principles, Practices, and ProposalsLTR 7.1-2:9-27
1994Where Canada’s Lutherans StandWord and Deed (Spring 1998): 12-16