These congregational resources are primarily administrative in nature, and are provided to support and equip LCC congregations across the country. For worship, catechetical, and devotional resources, please see our Devotional Resources Page.

Note: 2024 guidelines are behind schedule but will be available soon.

General

Calling a Candidate, Vicar or Director of Parish Services (DPS) Intern

PMC 3.01 - Diploma of Vocation Certificate

IMPORTANT: Congregations are to contact their Regional Pastor to have a certificate mailed to them when calling a candidate. This certificate must be an original document for a call to a candidate. The digital copy can be used in calling a pastor independent of candidate assignments.

PMC 3.69 - Congregational Profile (Fillable PDF)

Forms for calling a Candidate

PMC 3.69 - Congregational Profile (DOCX)

Forms for calling a Candidate

PMC 3.11 - Vicarage Agreement (DOCX)

Forms for calling a Vicar

Policies

LCC Privacy Policy

Lutheran Church–Canada's Privacy Policy

Sample Funeral Policy

A funeral policy which may be used as a guide.

Sample Gift & Bequest Policy

A gift & bequest policy which may be used as a guide.

Sample Marriage Policy

A marriage policy which may be used as a guide.

Sample Property Use Policy

A property use policy which may be used as a guide.

Bulletin Inserts

Witness & Outreach Bulletin Sentences

Sentences for inclusion in weekly Sunday bulletins.

Bulletin Communion Announcements

Information and descriptions which may be used in weekly Sunday bulletins.

Divine Service Explanation

An explanation of the components of the Divine Service.

Church Tour Definitions

A glossary of terms which may be used when giving church tours.

Effective Congregational Communication

A five-step system for effective church communications.

Printable Posters

Download as a Printable PDF for your church

Luther's Morning Prayer

Printable Poster Design

Baptismal Waters Cover Me

Printable Poster Design by Anna Kraemer

O Hear Your Saints O Gracious Lord

Printable Poster of the Hymn by Rev. Kurt E. Reinhardt

When Life's Great Trials Cast You Down

Printable Poster of the Hymn by Rev. Kurt E. Reinhardt

Forever Bound by Endless Love

Printable Poster of the Hymn by Rev. Kurt E. Reinhardt

Notre Père / Our Father

Printable Poster - Bilingual

Lord Jesus When We Sit Alone

Printable Poster of the poem by Rev. Kurt E. Reinhardt

Financial

FAQ regarding: Supporting my Home Congregation with Online Donations

Frequently Asked Questions concerning online donations to your home congregation via LCC's website.

Treasurer Specific FAQ regarding: Supporting my Home Congregation with Online Donations

Treasurer Specific Frequently Asked Questions concerning online donations to your home congregation via LCC's website.

Continuing Education Program

The continuing education program of Lutheran Church–Canada.