The following sermon was preached by Dr Thomas Winger in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service on the occasion of the Festival of St James of Jerusalem, Brother of Jesus and Martyr, 23 October 2019. The text is Acts 15:1-22a. Dear brothers and sisters of our Lord Jesus Christ: A search of … Continue reading Sermon: St James of Jerusalem
Liturgical Calendar 2020
For more than a decade CLTS, St. Catharines (lately in co-operation with CLS, Edmonton), has provided all LCC congregations with a wall calendar primarily meant for use by altar guilds. The calendar contained the liturgical festivals of the three-year and one-year lectionary series, together with their parament/vestment colours and space to write notes. In recent … Continue reading Liturgical Calendar 2020
Harvest Day 2019
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
Sermon for St Luke, Evangelist
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
Thanks-giving for Your Pastor
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
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 Regents for making a significant contribution to the well-being of … Continue reading Call for Award Nominations
Seminary Guild Fall Newsletter Released
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
Eat, Retreat, Preach and Pray: Opening a New Seminary Year
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
Sermon: “Peace be to you”
The following sermon was preached by President Thomas Winger for the opening service of the 44th academic year at CLTS. The text was the theme verse shared between LCC's two seminaries for 2019-20: “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, even so I am sending you.” (John 20:21) Dear brothers and sisters … Continue reading Sermon: “Peace be to you”
Exploring the Rare Book Room Online
You don’t have to leave home to see some of the treasures inside the seminary’s Reformation Rare Book Room. A newly-created online web gallery, featuring books and images from the library’s rare book collection, gives the public access to some of the most interesting items in the collection, simply with the click of a mouse. … Continue reading Exploring the Rare Book Room Online
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