Each May at the annual Call Service Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary has the opportunity to confer two major awards on worthy pastors or lay members of Lutheran Church–Canada. The recipient of the Friend of the Seminary award is nominated by the faculty or Board of Directors (Regents) for making a significant contribution to the well-being … Continue reading Call for Award Nominations
Thanksgiving to the God who Opens Doors
With your gift, you open doors … for some to become parish pastors, others to train to better serve the Lord and His church in their various vocations, and still others to become chaplains. Dr Thomas Korcok opens this year's Thanksgiving letter with this reflection on the opportunites God has offered to our students. At … Continue reading Thanksgiving to the God who Opens Doors
Seminaries Sunday 2021
Seminaries Sunday 2021 "I will give you Shepherds after My own heart." (Jer. 3:15) Lutheran Church–Canada no longer designates a specific day "Seminaries Sunday", but encourages her congregations to remember the two seminaries with prayers and offerings. We encourage you to use the propers appointed for the day, but you may also choose to make … Continue reading Seminaries Sunday 2021
First Artwork Added to Baptismal Font
In May we were overjoyed to install and consecrate a new oak baptismal font in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel. https://concordia-seminary.ca/2021/05/13/new-baptismal-font-installed-and-consecrated/ At the time we announced that the font's design included an ongoing project to add small pieces of artwork depicting the Christian Church's ministry in Word and Sacrament, based on the model of catechetical … Continue reading First Artwork Added to Baptismal Font
Seminary Guild fall Newsletter Released
The Guild's fall newsletter has now been released. Print copies have been sent to reps and congregations who have requested it, while the remainder are receiving it by e-mail to distribute to their members. You can download it now and read it here. If you haven't paid for an annual membership—at $5 it's a bargain!—please … Continue reading Seminary Guild fall Newsletter Released
46th Year Begins with a Bustle of Activity
Forty-five years ago, Christ Lutheran Church in St. Catharines was full as people gathered for the opening service of the first academic year of the newly formed Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary. Dr Robert Preus was the preacher and Dr Albin Stanfel was the officiant. It was a time of great excitement. Here, finally, was a … Continue reading 46th Year Begins with a Bustle of Activity
Harvest Day 2021
The Seminary Guild is a large community of church members who support the seminary and her students with regular gifts, loving service, and prayers. For many years they have held two annual gatherings at the seminary: Harvest Day in October and Guild Day in April. Alas, for a year and half these wonderful gatherings have … Continue reading Harvest Day 2021
Sermon: Holy Cross Day 2021
The following sermon was preached by Dr Harold Ristau in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service in observance of Holy Cross Day, 14 September 2021. God chisels us (John 12:20-33) There’s an old praise song which goes: I want to see Jesus … to reach out and touch him … say that … Continue reading Sermon: Holy Cross Day 2021
Opening Service 2021
The opening service for the 46th academic year at Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary will take place on Sunday, 12 September, 4:00pm, in the seminary chapel. Seating will be limited to about 45 people, and so we ask that you RSVP with this online form. You may also e-mail concordia@brocku.ca or call 905-688-2362 ext. 21. The … Continue reading Opening Service 2021
Kay Tiffney Enters Her Eternal Rest
Katherine (Kay) Tiffney (née Schneikart) passed away on Monday, 19 July 2021, at 90 years of age. Kay was the first seminary secretary, working with Dean Roger Humann from the seminary's founding in 1976 in the building of Resurrection Lutheran Church until she retired in November 1995. Kay will be fondly remembered by former seminary … Continue reading Kay Tiffney Enters Her Eternal Rest
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