The Spring Newsletter gives news on the placement of pastoral students into their congregations for service to Christ's Church. This is the seminary's primary purpose, so the annual call service is an exciting time. President Winger also writes about the importance of high quality formation and certification of our pastor graduates. The seminary, likewise, is … Continue reading Spring Newsletter 2024: Called to Serve
Centenary Celebrations for President Emeritus
The seminary’s first president, Dr Howard W. Kramer, celebrates his 100th birthday on 3 June. Dr Kramer served as CLTS president from 1985 to 1990. Dr Kramer graduated from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, in 1948, and holds an STM from his alma mater (1970), an MA in English literature from the University of Louisville (1960), … Continue reading Centenary Celebrations for President Emeritus
Fond Farewells
At the end of this academic year we bid a sad but fond farewell to two of the seminary’s longest-serving staff members. Mrs Bonnie Stephenson stepped into the role of Registrar’s Assistant in the summer of 2006 and served most of the past 18 years as assistant to her own husband, John! A rostered deaconess, … Continue reading Fond Farewells
Called to Serve 2024
For students who have devoted four or five years of their life to seminary studies, fervently desiring to enter the pastoral ministry, the Call Service is a once-in-a-lifetime event. It’s dramatic and exciting for them and the congregations to learn where they will serve. Christ Lutheran Church, St. Catharines, hosted the annual event with more … Continue reading Called to Serve 2024
Placements 2024
At the Call Service of Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Catharines, held at Christ Lutheran Church on Saturday, 25 May 2024, the following placements were announced. More news and photos will follow later. Pastoral Candidate Placements Daniel Cunningham (CLTS)Redeemer Lutheran Church, Kitimat, BCConnor Buck (CLS)Redeemer Lutheran Church, Creston, BCLester Trey Doak (CLTS, 2023)Immanuel Lutheran Church, … Continue reading Placements 2024
Vicars’ Dinner with the LWMLC (2024)
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
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