Author: ConcordiaStCatharines

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

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)

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

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

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

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