In the Lent newsletter Dr Thomas Korcok remarks on the way the Lutheran teaching on Law and Gospel has played out in the life of one of our pastoral students: Our student profile shines a spotlight on Aaron Parkhurst, who transitioned from a career in law enforcement to pursue pastoral ministry. As a future minister … Continue reading Lent Newsletter 2024: From Law to Gospel
Guild Newsletter Released: Register for Guild Day!
The Seminary Guild will be holding its annual Guild Day gathering on Saturday, 13 April 2024. Please come to meet the students, support their formation, participate in the decision-making, and enjoy a light lunch together. The deadline for registration is approaching very quickly, so please return the registration form in the newsletter as soon as … Continue reading Guild Newsletter Released: Register for Guild Day!
Sermon: The Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord 2024
The following sermon was preached by Dr Thomas Winger in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service in celebration of The Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord, 2 February 2024. (Its timely publication was unfortunately delayed.) Dear brothers and sisters of our Lord Jesus Christ: “The Purification of Mary and … Continue reading Sermon: The Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord 2024
Preaching Retreat: Save the Date
In the tradition of our popular Pastors' Study Week two decades ago, the faculty of CLTS are making plans for a three-day preaching retreat in June. We offer this in response to a request from pastors at the LCC East Region conference last spring when Dr James Kellerman and Thomas Korcok presented on the classical … Continue reading Preaching Retreat: Save the Date
Concordia Embarks on a New Academic Venture
Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary is embarking on an exciting new venture that will bring opportunities for its future growth and success. For four decades, the seminary has enjoyed a fruitful partnership with Brock University, whereby the university has conferred Master of Divinity and Master of Theological Studies degrees on its graduates. This partnership has been … Continue reading Concordia Embarks on a New Academic Venture
Advent Newsletter 2023
Forty years ago our seminary's fine new building on the campus of Brock University was dedicated. The Advent newsletter remembers that exhilarating occasion, giving thanks to God, and looking at the ongoing work of preparing servants for His Church. The Advent newsletter has been sent out to all congregations in Lutheran Church–Canada. You can read … Continue reading Advent Newsletter 2023
Sermon: St Andrew, Apostle 2023
The following sermon was preached by Dr James Kellerman in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service on the festival of St Andrew, Apostle, 30 November 2023. The texts are Ezek. 3:16-21 and John 1:35-42a. Beloved in Christ, “the life you save may be your own.” That has been a common appendage to … Continue reading Sermon: St Andrew, Apostle 2023
Advent Lessons and Carols Service 2023
The Annunciation with St. Margaret and St. Ansanus (1333), by Simone Martini and Lippo Memmi 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, 3 December 2023, at 4.00pm. The seminary faculty, staff, students, and Seminary … Continue reading Advent Lessons and Carols Service 2023
Sermon: Reformation 2023
The following sermon was preached by Rev. Kurt Lantz in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the Festival of the Reformation, 31 October 2023. To those who hear and keep what is written: “Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits … Continue reading Sermon: Reformation 2023
Liturgical Calendar 2024
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 2024
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