On 30 October, in the remote region of Kimuka, about an hour's drive from Nairobi, in Kenya, Africa, "A Mighty Fortress is Our God" was sung in Swahili. German sausages and cabbage were consumed on Chapatti bread, Luther's Small Catechism was being shared with tribal Africans, and people of all walks of life came to … Continue reading Celebrating the Reformation among the Maasai Tribe in Africa
Advent Lessons and Carols Service 2022
The seminary community warmly invites you to our service of Advent Lessons and Carols. This treasured annual event takes place this year on the Second Sunday in Advent, 4 December 2022, at 4.00pm. The seminary faculty, staff, students, and Seminary Chorus will be accompanied by organ, violin, and brass. As members of the seminary community … Continue reading Advent Lessons and Carols Service 2022
Sermon: All Saints’ Day 2022, “Blessed are the Dead who Die in the Lord”
The following sermon was preached by Dr Thomas Winger in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service on All Saints' Day, 1 November 2022. Matthew 5:1–12 Dear children of God: How blessed are you? That’s a question that echoes many sermons preached a few weeks ago at Thanksgiving, “what are you thankful for?” … Continue reading Sermon: All Saints’ Day 2022, “Blessed are the Dead who Die in the Lord”
Liturgical Calendar 2023
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 2023
New Translation of Löhe’s Aphorisms Published
Some fourteen years ago Dr John Stephenson published an English translation of Wilhelm Löhe's foundational writing on the church and the office of the ministry: Aphorisms on the New Testament Ministry and their Relationship to the Congregation (Repristination Press, 2008). Originally written in 1849, Löhe's Aphorisms were a contribution to debate on a hot topic … Continue reading New Translation of Löhe’s Aphorisms Published
New Hand-crafted Credence Table
At Harvest Day on Saturday, 15 October, the gathered members of the Seminary Guild were pleasantly surprised to see a beautiful new piece of chancel furniture in the chapel. The Guild had voted last year to pay for a "credence table" to be built by the company that made the new baptismal font in 2021. … Continue reading New Hand-crafted Credence Table
Harvest Day Sings 2022
Dr. Farias and his wife Daniella Farias leading in singing. The seminary chapel was alive with music as the Seminary Guild gathered for the annual Harvest Day on Saturday, October 15. Guest presenters were Dr. Eduardo Farias and his wife Daniella. Not only is Eduardo an MTS student at the seminary, but he and his wife … Continue reading Harvest Day Sings 2022
What are you thankful for? Blessed Thanksgiving 2022
"In short, at both the church and the university, I got paid to tell people about how God saved us through Christ Jesus. How great is that?" Dr James Kellerman opens our Thanksgiving letter to the church by reflecting on God's blessings in his own life, particularly three decades as a parish pastor. As you … Continue reading What are you thankful for? Blessed Thanksgiving 2022
Harvest Day 2022; Guild Newsletter Released
The Concordia Seminary Guild will hold its Harvest Day gathering at the seminary on Saturday, 15 October. In the Fall Guild Newsletter, Guild President Nancy Bryans extends this invitation: We look forward to visiting with you! Please mark your calendars, send in your registration form, and plan to attend. Please find the Registration Form included … Continue reading Harvest Day 2022; Guild Newsletter Released
Seminaries Sunday 2022
Seminaries Sunday 2022 "Benedictus: He has visited and redeemed His people" (Luke 1:68) - the seminaries' shared theme for 2022-23. 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 the new academic year begins in September. We have … Continue reading Seminaries Sunday 2022
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