After a five-year hiatus, the Vicars’ Dinner was back in full swing last Friday night (26 April). When lockdowns made it impossible, the LWMLC leaders worked with the seminary to create an online event to support and inform the students getting ready for their vicarage. This was followed by a luncheon at the seminary in … Continue reading Vicars’ Dinner with the LWMLC (2024)
Easter Appeal: The Showering of God’s Gifts
This Easter, as always, we praise God for the new life we have through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is the biggest gift He showers upon us, but it leads to so many more, as we experience daily at your seminary. President Thomas Winger asks you to consider Peter's words of praise, which formed … Continue reading Easter Appeal: The Showering of God’s Gifts
Call Service 2024
CLTS Call Service 2022 The seminary’s annual Call Service will take place at Christ Lutheran Church, 140 Russell Ave, St. Catharines, on Saturday, 25 May 2024, 3.00pm. Please note the earlier time! We heartily invite members of LCC, and especially friends and family of the students and award recipients, to attend this festive event. Daniel … Continue reading Call Service 2024
Parking for Guild Day
For the Seminary Guild Day this Saturday, 13 April 2024, 9am, please note the following options for parking: The seminary has 14 spaces available in front of and beside the building (Lot N). If you have restricted mobility, please make use of these close spaces. Free overflow parking is available evenings and weekends in Lots O … Continue reading Parking for Guild Day
A Cloudy Eclipse and an Open House
The much-anticipated total eclipse in Niagara was a bit of a disappointment, with clouds obscuring the view. From the seminary lawn we caught occasional glimpses, with spectacular colour in the clouds around the sun. The moment of total eclipse was astonishing for its darkness and coldness. But the excitement of a group of Lutheran young … Continue reading A Cloudy Eclipse and an Open House
Lent Newsletter 2024: From Law to Gospel
In the Lent newsletter Dr Thomas Korcok remarks on the way the Lutheran teaching on Law and Gospel has played out in the life of one of our pastoral students: Our student profile shines a spotlight on Aaron Parkhurst, who transitioned from a career in law enforcement to pursue pastoral ministry. As a future minister … Continue reading Lent Newsletter 2024: From Law to Gospel
Guild Newsletter Released: Register for Guild Day!
The Seminary Guild will be holding its annual Guild Day gathering on Saturday, 13 April 2024. Please come to meet the students, support their formation, participate in the decision-making, and enjoy a light lunch together. The deadline for registration is approaching very quickly, so please return the registration form in the newsletter as soon as … Continue reading Guild Newsletter Released: Register for Guild Day!
Sermon: The Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord 2024
The following sermon was preached by Dr Thomas Winger in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service in celebration of The Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord, 2 February 2024. (Its timely publication was unfortunately delayed.) Dear brothers and sisters of our Lord Jesus Christ: “The Purification of Mary and … Continue reading Sermon: The Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord 2024
Preaching Retreat: Save the Date
In the tradition of our popular Pastors' Study Week two decades ago, the faculty of CLTS are making plans for a three-day preaching retreat in June. We offer this in response to a request from pastors at the LCC East Region conference last spring when Dr James Kellerman and Thomas Korcok presented on the classical … Continue reading Preaching Retreat: Save the Date
Concordia Embarks on a New Academic Venture
Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary is embarking on an exciting new venture that will bring opportunities for its future growth and success. For four decades, the seminary has enjoyed a fruitful partnership with Brock University, whereby the university has conferred Master of Divinity and Master of Theological Studies degrees on its graduates. This partnership has been … Continue reading Concordia Embarks on a New Academic Venture
Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary 