Christmas Newsletter 2024

In the Christmas newsletter you can learn about the unveiling of the new seminary logo and online store, the gift of a 500-year-old printing of Luther's works, and the international activity of the faculty. We also remember the founding Professor, Roger Humann, who was called into glory on 13 October 2024: Affectionately and universally known … Continue reading Christmas Newsletter 2024

Dr John Wilch Called to Glory

Today we received the news that our long-time Old Testament professor, Dr John Wilch, entered his eternal rest this week. Dr Wilch served as Professor of Exegetical Theology from 1980 to 1999. We give thanks to God for his faithful service, and commend his family to God's grace and comfort. We received the following brief … Continue reading Dr John Wilch Called to Glory

Call for Award Nominations

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

Advent Lessons and Carols Service 2024

The seminary community warmly invites you to our service of Advent Lessons and Carols. This treasured annual event takes place this year on the First Sunday in Advent, 1 December 2024, at 4.00pm. The seminary faculty, staff, students, and Seminary Chorus will be accompanied by organ and brass. As members of the seminary community read … Continue reading Advent Lessons and Carols Service 2024

Volume 36 of Lutheran Theological Review Released

The latest issue of Lutheran Theological Review (vol. 36) has been released. Lutheran Theological Review is an annual journal published by the two seminary faculties of Lutheran Church–Canada. It provides a forum for our professors and pastors to publish their research, and for the seminaries to provide resources and to stimulate the minds of our … Continue reading Volume 36 of Lutheran Theological Review Released

Founding Professor Called to His Eternal Rest

And I heard a voice from heaven saying, "Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on." "Blessed indeed," says the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labours, for their deeds follow them!" (Rev. 14:13 ESV) Rev. Dr Roger J. Humann, this seminary's founding professor, was called by the … Continue reading Founding Professor Called to His Eternal Rest

Liturgical Calendar 2025

Concordia, St. Catharines, in co-operation with CLS, Edmonton, provides LCC congregations with a wall calendar of the church year, primarily meant for use by altar guilds. The calendar contains the liturgical festivals of the three-year and one-year lectionary series, together with their parament/vestment colours, and a little space to write. For the past few years, … Continue reading Liturgical Calendar 2025

Giving Thanks for God’s Gifts 2024

Pray the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into His harvest (Matthew 9:38). This year's Thanksgiving letter tells the story of our newest faculty member's journey from businessman and active church member to seminary student, pastor, and now Assistant Professor of Theology. Professor Kirk Radford, who graduated from CLTS in 2017 and now … Continue reading Giving Thanks for God’s Gifts 2024

Guild Newsletter Released: Register for Harvest Day

The Seminary Guild will be holding its annual Harvest Day gathering on Saturday, 19 October 2024. Please come to meet the students, support their formation, participate in the decision-making, and enjoy a light lunch together. Professor Dr Daniel Smilek will be the featured guest speaker, explaining how people process information and how it affects their … Continue reading Guild Newsletter Released: Register for Harvest Day

Seminaries Sunday 2024

Seminaries Sunday 2024 “That which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us" (1 John 1:3) - the seminaries' shared theme for 2024-25. Lutheran Church–Canada does not designate a specific day as "Seminaries Sunday", but encourages her congregations to remember the two seminaries with … Continue reading Seminaries Sunday 2024