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
Remember Your Seminary on Giving Tuesday!
The "Black Friday" and "Cyber Monday" craziness is all about getting stuff on sale. Sure, we're grateful to God for the blessings that let us enjoy the things of this life. However, it is crucial to remember that the world's greatest need lies not in the finding the greatest discount, but in priceless Gospel of … Continue reading Remember Your Seminary on Giving Tuesday!
Expand Your Knowledge with Continuing Education Opportunities
Consider auditing one of CLTS's courses this coming semester. It's a great (and economical) opportunity to give your brain a little workout. If you are itching for something fresh, sign up for the Winter Short Term course: "The Life and Work of Bo Giertz". Prepare to be awestruck by Erik Andrae, the Jedi Master of … Continue reading Expand Your Knowledge with Continuing Education Opportunities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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