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The Rev. Dr Arnold E. Kromphardt, former president of the LCMS Eastern District, died 23 April 2016 in New Port Richey, Florida. He was 86. Dr Kromphardt served 13 years as Eastern District President, from 1978 to 1991. These were the formative years of our seminary, in which Dr Kromphardt took a leading role. He … Continue reading Arnold Kromphardt, Former Eastern District President, Dies

The following sermon was preached by Dr Thomas Winger in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for a divine service on the occasion of the Festival of St Mark, Evangelist, Monday, 25 April 2016. The text was Mark 16:9-20. It is deeply ironic that the Feast of St Mark falls without exception within the season of … Continue reading Sermon for St Mark, Evangelist

The Seminary Guild is a precious treasure. This group of faithful women and men raises hundreds of membership fees each year in order to fund projects to support the students and mission of CLTS. Just as importantly, the members gather together twice a year for business, worship, entertainment, edification, and a good meal! As President … Continue reading Guild Day 2016

Following interviews on Saturday, 2 April 2016, with the seminary president, the Board of Regents, and the electors of Lutheran Church–Canada, the Board of Regents extended a solemn call to Rev. Geoffrey Boyle to serve as Professor of Theology with a specialisation in Old Testament. A native of Michigan, Rev. Boyle is currently senior pastor … Continue reading Call Extended for Professor of Old Testament

President Thomas Winger reflects on the parables of the lost (Luke 15) in  our Lenten Appeal Letter. He writes: The point is that Jesus came not to stay away from sinners but to find and bring them home. And when He returns them to God’s house, the whole church rejoices with Him. We are calling … Continue reading Lenten Appeal

The seminary's annual Call Service will take place at Grace Lutheran Church, 213 Linwell Rd, St. Catharines, on Saturday, 28 May 2016, 4.00pm. We heartily invite members of LCC, and especially friends and family of the students to attend this festive event. One or two graduating pastoral students will receive their first calls, pending completion … Continue reading Call Service 2016

On Monday, 4 April, 7:00pm, at Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, Revs Les Stahlke and Bill Ney will present a summary of results from the recent synod-wide survey on restructuring. They have received more than 600 pages of comments, which they will try to digest for you. This will be a great opportunity to learn more … Continue reading LCC Restructuring Information Meeting

The following sermon was preached by Revd Dr Roger Paavola, President of the Mid-South District of the LCMS in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel on Wednesday, 2 March 2016. The text is Isaiah 5:1-7. Grace, mercy and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord, Jesus Christ. It is a great honour to … Continue reading Sermon on Isaiah 5:1-7

The following sermon was preached by Dr Thomas Winger in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for Ash Wednesday, 10 February 2016. The text is II Cor. 5:16–6:2. “The times, they are a-changin’.” Bob Dylan was talking social politics; I’m talking liturgics. The colour has darkened from white to violet. We’ve put to bed the Alleluia … Continue reading Sermon for Ash Wednesday 2016

The following sermon was preached by Rev. Dr John Stephenson in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the Feast of the Purification of Mary and the Presentation of our Lord (2 February 2016). St Luke 2:22-40 The world is quite right to think that children are a costly proposition, though it oftentimes draws false conclusions … Continue reading Sermon for the Presentation of Our Lord 2016