This summer we bid farewell to Dr Harold Ristau and his family as they join the Lutherans in Africa mission in Kenya for three to five years. After teaching a course in 2019 at the Lutheran School of Theology in Nairobi, Kenya, he was impressed by the high quality education, which surpassed any other contexts … Continue reading Dr Harold Ristau Deploying to Lutherans in Africa
Called to Serve: Call Service 2022
The Call Service is a once-in-a-lifetime event for students who have devoted four or five years of their life to seminary studies, fervently desiring to enter the pastoral ministry. We are thankful once again to have been able to have gathered for this joyful occasion. Chad Miller received his congregational placement as Assistant Pastor at … Continue reading Called to Serve: Call Service 2022
Pastoral and Vicarage Placements 2022
At the Call Service of Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Catharines, held at Christ Lutheran Church on Saturday, 28 May 2022, the following placements were announced. More news and photos will follow later. Pastoral Candidate Placements Kyle Eddy (CLS)Zion Lutheran Church, Prince George, BC /Vanderhoof Lutheran Church, Vanderhoof, BCChad Miller (CLTS)Assistant Pastor, Grace Lutheran Church, … Continue reading Pastoral and Vicarage Placements 2022
Register Now For The CLTS Golf Tournament
There is still time to register for the 2022 Concordia Seminary Golf Tournament. In place of the shot-gun start, participants will have crisply-timed tee-offs. Coming off the 18th hole, your mouth will water at the smell of our guaranteed-to-please BBQ surprise. Enjoy Christian comradery as the hallmark of our golf tournaments as you engage in … Continue reading Register Now For The CLTS Golf Tournament
Dr James Kellerman to Join the Faculty
We are delighted to announce that Rev. Dr James A. Kellerman has accepted the call to join the seminary faculty. He announced this decision to his congregation, First Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Chicago, on Sunday, 15 May, at the end of their celebration of the congregation's 150th anniversary. The seminary's Board of Directors (Regents) had extended … Continue reading Dr James Kellerman to Join the Faculty
Call Service 2022
CLTS Call Service 2019 The seminary’s annual Call Service will take place at Christ Lutheran Church, 140 Russell Ave, St. Catharines, on Saturday, 28 May 2022, 4.00pm. We heartily invite members of LCC, and especially friends and family of the students and award recipients, to attend this festive event. Chad Miller will be certified to … Continue reading Call Service 2022
Faculty Call Extended
The Board of Directors (Regents), upon recommendation of President Winger, have extended a solemn call to Rev. Dr James A. Kellerman to join the seminary faculty. The decision was taken with prayer after interviewing candidates on Thursday, 28 April. The call process began after Dr John Stephenson announced his intention to enter retirement at the … Continue reading Faculty Call Extended
Sermon: St Mark, Evangelist, 2022
The following sermon was preached by Dr Harold Ristau in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service on the occasion of St Mark, Evangelist, 25 April 2022. The holy apostles, most of whom shed their blood for their Lord, weren’t always courageous. They had their moments. But God used them anyway to carry … Continue reading Sermon: St Mark, Evangelist, 2022
Guild Day 2022: Back in Person!
The Concordia Seminary Guild has provided support to our students and faculty nearly since the seminary's opening day. Their annual membership dues of $5 per person multiply when nearly 1,000 people renew each year. With these offerings, the Guild provides annual gifts to the students to help with their studies and pays for regular projects … Continue reading Guild Day 2022: Back in Person!
LWMLC Vicars’ Luncheon 2022
Vicarage is a very important step in a seminary student's formation towards the pastoral ministry—the opportunity to spend a whole year working in a congregation to put their theological education into practice. The annual vicars' dinner, hosted by the Lutheran Women's Missionary League–Canada (LWMLC), opens the door a crack to see what they're getting into. … Continue reading LWMLC Vicars’ Luncheon 2022
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