This past week the seminary appealed to the members of LCC to include support of the seminary in their Lenten discipline. In our regular Lenten appeal letter, seminarian Joshua Langill introduces himself and his family. Dr Harold Ristau encourages us to think about the seminary as part of our Christian family. He writes: We have … Continue reading Support Us in Lent 2018
Sermon: St Joseph 2018
The following sermon was preached by Dr John Stephenson in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service on the Festival of St Joseph, 19 March 2018. A body wound needs ointment; a disease of the heart cries out for medicine. Simply by being himself, St Joseph embodies the remedy for one of the … Continue reading Sermon: St Joseph 2018
Seminary Guild Newsletter Released
The Seminary Guild's February newsletter has been sent out in bulk to congregations. But you can download it now and read it here. The newsletter includes reports on Guild events and projects, and a letter from the spiritual adviser. A registration form for the 14 April 2018 Guild Day is included. Please register by 4 … Continue reading Seminary Guild Newsletter Released
Dr Winger Interviewed on CPH’s “Prelude to Postlude” Blog
Seminary President Dr Thomas Winger was recently interviewed by CPH senior music editor Peter Reske about his new book, Lutheranism 101: Worship. He discusses the role of the hymnal in the church's public worship and home devotions. Read more »
Seminary Student Ordained in Reformed Episcopal Church
The seminary community was thrilled to witness the ordination of student Paul Luth as a priest in the Reformed Episcopal Church on Sunday, 11 February. Here's the back story to this unusual event. Representatives of Lutheran Church–Canada and the LCMS have been participating in ecumenical dialogue with conservative Anglicans grouped together into the Anglican Church … Continue reading Seminary Student Ordained in Reformed Episcopal Church
Sermon: The Presentation of Our Lord 2018
The following sermon was preached by Dr John Stephenson in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service on the occasion of The Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord, 2 February 2018. Delicious irony is going on when Moses tells Mary not to touch anything holy for forty days after giving … Continue reading Sermon: The Presentation of Our Lord 2018
New Volume of Lutheran Theological Review Celebrates Reformation 500
The latest issue of Lutheran Theological Review (vol. 29) is a themed issue dedicated to the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation. The publication of this 2017 volume has been delayed until now in order to publish essays from significant conferences in the jubilee year. Lutheran Theological Review is an annual journal published by the … Continue reading New Volume of Lutheran Theological Review Celebrates Reformation 500
Sermon: The Confession of St Peter 2018
The following sermon was preached by Dr Harold Ristau in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service in observance of the Confession of St Peter, 18 January 2018. The Confessions of St. Peter (Mark 8) There was no indulgence for Peter. Jesus simply exorcised him: “Get behind me Satan”. Our Lord does not … Continue reading Sermon: The Confession of St Peter 2018
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 Regents for making a significant contribution to the well-being of … Continue reading Call for Award Nominations
Advent Newsletter 2017
The latest news from Concordia has been sent out to all congregations in Lutheran Church–Canada in our Advent Newsletter. You can read it online here. Please remember to support our mission as you consider your Christmas giving.
