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
Alumni Association Newsletter Released
We are thankful to a committee of eight former seminary students who have banded together to relaunch our Alumni Association. They have put together a marvellous second edition of the Alumni News, including news of alumni projects and gatherings, and an edifying article on preaching by seminary professor Dr James Kellerman. The newsletter has been … Continue reading Alumni Association Newsletter Released
Sermon: St Luke, Evangelist, 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 Luke, Evangelist, 18 October 2023. The text is Luke 10:1-9. Beloved in Christ, we do not know any of the names of the seventy-two sent out by our Lord in today’s … Continue reading Sermon: St Luke, Evangelist, 2023
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 Directors (Regents) for making a significant contribution to the well-being … Continue reading Call for Award Nominations
A Sacrifice of Thanksgiving 2023
"I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD” (Psalm 116:17) In our Thanksgiving letter President Winger asks you to contemplate the meaning of the Psalmist's words that we often sing in our liturgy. If Christ has already made a once-and-for-all sacrifice for the sins of the … Continue reading A Sacrifice of Thanksgiving 2023
Sermon: St Michael and All Angels 2023
The following sermon was preached by Dr Thomas Winger in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service on the Festival of St Michael and All Angels (transferred to 28 September 2023). The text is Luke 10:17-20. Dear brothers and sisters of our Lord Jesus Christ: Almost every year our chapel life begins with … Continue reading Sermon: St Michael and All Angels 2023
Opening Service 2023: Blessing a New Professor
Opening Service 2023: Rev. Kirk Radford Installation The opening service for the 48th academic year at Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary was held on Sunday, 10 September 2023, 4:00pm, in the seminary chapel. If you missed it, a recording is available on our YouTube channel and photos are in our gallery. During the service Rev. Kirk Radford … Continue reading Opening Service 2023: Blessing a New Professor
Sermon: St Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, 2023
The following sermon was preached by Rev. Dr James Kellerman in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service on the Festival of St Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, 21 September 2023. Jesu, juva! Beloved in Christ, we know how the Apostle Paul felt about the day when our Lord met him on the road … Continue reading Sermon: St Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, 2023
Seminaries Sunday 2023
Seminaries Sunday 2023 “Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall speak.” (Exodus 4:12) - the seminaries' shared theme for 2023-24. Lutheran Church–Canada does not designate a specific day as "Seminaries Sunday", but encourages her congregations to remember the two seminaries with prayers and offerings, particularly as … Continue reading Seminaries Sunday 2023
Guild Newsletter Released: Register for Harvest Day!
The Seminary Guild will be holding its annual Harvest Day gathering on Saturday, 21 October 2023. 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 Harvest Day!
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