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
Sermon: Easter Wednesday 2022, The Rule of Threes
The following sermon was preached by Dr Thomas Winger for the divine service in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel on Easter Wednesday, 20 April 2022. The text is John 21:1-14. Dear brothers and sisters of our Lord Jesus Christ: I wake up, shower, dress, head to the kitchen and eat breakfast. A bike ride, morning … Continue reading Sermon: Easter Wednesday 2022, The Rule of Threes
Ready, Set, Golf! Registration Is Open
Registration for the 2022 Concordia Seminary Golf Tournament is now open! We aren't going to let any pandemic stop another tournament, so we have made a few changes. What to expect. Upon arrival at Sawmill Golf Course you will be greeted with a delectable bag lunch and tote bag of golf goodies. In place of the shot-gun … Continue reading Ready, Set, Golf! Registration Is Open
Seminary Guild Day; Newsletter Released
The Seminary Guild will be holding its traditional Guild Day in person at the seminary on Saturday, 23 April 2022. 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 … Continue reading Seminary Guild Day; Newsletter Released
Sermon: The Annunciation of Our Lord 2022
The following sermon was preached by Dr Thomas Winger in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service in celebration of the Feast of the Annunciation of Our Lord, on Friday, 25 March 2022. Luke 1:26-38 Dear brothers and sisters of our Lord Jesus Christ: “Life begins at conception.” Or does it? I’ve always … Continue reading Sermon: The Annunciation of Our Lord 2022
The Golf Tournament is Back! Save the Date!
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE GOLF TOURNAMENT! Concordia Seminary’s annual golf tournament is back this year: Monday, June 6, 2022 at Sawmill Golf Course in Fenwick. Tee-off begins at noon. The $125 per person registration fee includes a BBQ, green fees, and golf cart. Online registration will be live in April. Please note that due … Continue reading The Golf Tournament is Back! Save the Date!
Serpents in the Classroom? Dr. Korcok’s New Book Opens Our Eyes to Contemporary Education
Serpents in the Classroom answers questions that teachers, pastors, and parents often ask themselves. Despite their best efforts, why do children so often reject the Christian faith? The answer is found in the theological presuppositions that undergird much of contemporary education. Though the educational establishment often presents its models as products drawn from evidence-based research that … Continue reading Serpents in the Classroom? Dr. Korcok’s New Book Opens Our Eyes to Contemporary Education
Blessed Lent 2022
In this year's Lenten Letter titled "When the Lord Changes Our Plans", Dr Thomas Korcok tells the story of student Trey Doak, whose plans were remade by God's guidance over the past two years. His family story is like so many of ours in our ever-changing world. But Dr Korcok writes: Perhaps now, more than … Continue reading Blessed Lent 2022
