50th Anniversary Celebrations

Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary
50th Anniversary Conference

“Respectful Theological Dialogue in the Digital Age”

You are invited to join an open joint church workers conference of astern District . This conference is open to pastors, church workers, and laity who are committed to building healthy fraternal dialogue in the church. Whether you are behind a pulpit or a keyboard, this conversation is for you.

Note: Conference attendance is fully funded (free) for pastors and deacons of LCC’s East Region and pastors and commissioned ministers of the LCMS’s Eastern District, since it will serve as their regular fall conference. A variety of paid registration options is available for other guests.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Hotel Booking Information

The price for a standard room (single or double occupancy) is $119/night (+HST/Parking). Pastoral conference attendees will not be charged, but a credit card is required to hold the reservation.

Reserve your room online at americananiagara.com. Under “PROMO CODE”, enter 159547 to receive the above rate, available from Sunday, October 18, to Thursday, October 22.
Or call 1.800.263.3508 and quote the following group name: Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary.

IMPORTANT: Pastoral Conference Registrants (East Region LCC or Eastern District LCMS)

1. The conference will only pay the full cost for a room with a double occupancy. If you choose single occupancy (or bring your spouse/family), you will be responsible for the additional cost.
2. Please arrange for your own roommate. 
3. Choose only one of you to make the reservation with the hotel.
4. Include the name of the roommate in the “Special Instructions” section of the online registration. 
5.  Cite promo code 159547 (online) or call 1.800.263.3508 and quote the following group name: Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary. 

Guest Room Release/Cut-Off Date is September 18, 2026. The above price is not guaranteed after this date.
Cancellation Policy: All rooms will be considered guaranteed 72 hours prior to arrival. Any cancellations within the 72 hours and/or “no shows” will be subject to full charge against the credit card provided at time of reservation.

CONFERENCE VENUE: Americana Resort & Spa
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

The Americana is the perfect place to bring the whole family, featuring an indoor waterpark and proximity to the majestic Niagara Falls. americananiagara.com

In Celebration of 50 Years of Faithful Theological Formation

St. Catharines, Ontario  ·  Established 1976

FEATURED SPEAKERS
Internationally recognized scholars presenting from across the church

Dr. Jon Bruss · Dr. Thomas Egger · Dr. Larry Rast · Dr. Thomas Winger
Dr. Roger Paavola · Dr. Trevor Sutton

Monday, 19 October 2026

At the seminary
9:00 am Open house at seminary (FREE)
12:00 noon Open house ends

At the Americana Conference Centre
12:00 noon Registration begins
1:00 pm Welcome
1:15 pm Theological Dialogue in the BC (Before Computer Era, Part 1 (Larry Rast)
2:45 pm Theological Dialogue in the BC (Before Computer Era, Part 2 (Larry Rast)
4:00 pm Questions and Answers with Larry Rast
5:00 pm Vespers
6:00 pm (Option 1) Alumni supper and activities off site
6:00 pm (Option 2) Supper and Gemütlichkeit

Tuesday, 20 October 2026

8:00 am Breakfast
8:45 am Matins
9:15 am Break
9:30 am “Above Reproach” in the Digital Age (Roger Paavola)
11:00 am Questions and Answers with Roger Paavola
12:00 noon Lunch
1:15 pm The Digitalised Human, Part 1 (Trevor Sutton)
2:45 pm The Digitalised Human, Part 2 with Q&A (Trevor Sutton)
3:45 pm The Artificial Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (Thomas Korcok)
4:00 pm Questions and Answers with Trevor Sutton
5:00 pm Divine Service
7:00 pm Banquet

Wednesday, 21 October 2026

8:00 am Breakfast
8:30 am Matins
9:00 am Pastoral Formation in the Digital Age, Part 1
     (Jon Bruss, Thomas Egger, and Thomas Winger)
10:15 am Pastoral Formation in the Digital Age, Part 2
     (Jon Bruss, Thomas Egger, and Thomas Winger)
11:00 am Boxed lunch

Start Making Plans Now — We’ll See You in October 2026!