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The following sermon was preached by Rev. Dr Thomas Winger at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church, St. Catharines, for the funeral service of Linda Ann Lantz. The order of service may be downloaded here. Dear brothers and sisters of our Lord Jesus Christ, especially Kurt, Daniel, Ben, Nathaniel, Rachel, and mother Muriel: For me to tell … Continue reading Sermon: Funeral of Linda Lantz, 2019-11-19

Popular Canadian Lutheran and Issues, Etc. movie reviewer, Pastor Ted Giese (Mount Olive, Regina), will be teaching a short-term course for two weeks at the beginning of January here at Concordia, St. Catharines. The course is titled, Christianity, Fine Art, and the Movies: A Lutheran Approach to Media Consumption, and promises to be an engaging … Continue reading Two Week Course Looks at Christianity in Art and Film

The great theme of Thanksgiving resounded loud and clear in the seminary chapel throughout the Harvest Day kept under beautiful autumn weather this past Saturday, 19 October 2019. In Dr Winger’s absence—the seminary president was in the midst of a mammoth 34-hour return journey from the Philippines—Dr Stephenson welcomed all who had journeyed to Harvest Day … Continue reading Harvest Day 2019

The following sermon was preached by Dr Harold Ristau in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel on 18 October 2019 for the Feast of St Luke, Evangelist. The text is Luke 10:1-9. The words of our Gospel are more than guidelines on how missionaries and pastors are to begin and conduct their ministries. They offer both … Continue reading Sermon for St Luke, Evangelist

At Thanksgiving we not only give thanks to God for the blessings of our country and its rich harvest, but we remember His grace shown to us in Jesus Christ, our Saviour. That message is the focus of the Holy Ministry that Jesus instituted to preach the Gospel to all the world. This Thanksgiving please … Continue reading Thanks-giving for Your Pastor

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 Regents for making a significant contribution to the well-being of … Continue reading Call for Award Nominations

The Seminary Guild's September newsletter has been sent out in bulk to congregations. But you can download it now and read it here. The newsletter includes reports on Guild events and projects, and a letter from the spiritual adviser. And if you haven't paid for an annual membership--at $5 it's a bargain!--please contact your congregation's … Continue reading Seminary Guild Fall Newsletter Released

The opening of a new academic year at the seminary is a good time to emphasise to students and the church that pastoral formation isn't just academic. As we welcome new students and their families into the community each September, there's a happy routine we follow that touches many sides of Christian life. The joy … Continue reading Eat, Retreat, Preach and Pray: Opening a New Seminary Year