January is not usually the best time for a warm (!) welcome in Edmonton, but the unusually mild winter was kind and the hosts embraced the visitors who arrived on 23 January for three days of meetings. Traditionally the boards of regents of the two LCC seminaries have held a joint meeting every two years. … Continue reading Seminaries Meet in Edmonton
On the Road … in Ukraine
Dr William F. Mundt is in Odessa, Ukraine, for the month of January, where he is teaching "Faith, Life and Ethics" for Lutheran seminary students. His trip is generously sponsored by the Concordia Lutheran Mission Society. Impressions of Odessa It is an usual January in Odessa with little snow and few bone-chilling nights so far. … Continue reading On the Road … in Ukraine
Advent Seasonal Notes
The seminary's annual Advent newsletter has been sent out to our supporters and to all congregations of Lutheran Church-Canada. We're pleased to offer this news and hope that you will remember the work of the seminary, its students, and their needs this Christmas. May God bless you with a joyful celebration of our Lord's birth … Continue reading Advent Seasonal Notes
St Nicholas Day, 6 December 2011
The following sermon was preached in Martin Luther Chapel by Dr John R. Stephenson, recognising the commemoration of St Nicholas.St Nicholas 2011 1 Cor 1:3-7 & St Luke 12:35-40 Most people in my vicarage congregation in rural Iowa had their roots in the territory that lies just south of Denmark. By the time I got … Continue reading St Nicholas Day, 6 December 2011
Advent Lessons and Carols
The seminary community would like to issue everyone a warm invitation to our service of Advent Lessons and Carols. This treasured annual event takes place this year on the Second Sunday in Advent, 4 December, at 4:00pm. The Seminary Choir will be joined by Resurrection Lutheran Choir, under the direction of Dianne Humann, with instrumental … Continue reading Advent Lessons and Carols
Walther Convocation Videos Now Available
Recordings of the hymn festival and lectures from the festive convocation celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of C. F. W. Walther are now available: http://www.brocku.ca/concordiaseminary/videos.php
All Saints’ Day Sermon
Soldiers Faithful, True, and Bold (Psalm 149) Preached by Rev. Kurt Lantz in the CLTS Chapel on All Saints' Day, 1 November 2011 Dear saints, Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. This time of year is full of zest, vim and vigour for Lutherans. We just celebrated … Continue reading All Saints’ Day Sermon
Walther Festive Convocation
“He wanted to be a musician, but his father promised him a thaler (dollar) a week to study theology.” These and other personal and historical curiosities came to light as Rev. Jon Vieker and Dr. Thomas Winger explained the role of C. F. W. Walther (25.10.1811–07.05.1887), the first president of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, in … Continue reading Walther Festive Convocation
C. F. W. Walther Festive Convocation: Watch Live!
In honour of the 200th anniversary of the birth of C. F. W. Walther, first president of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, the seminary is holding a festive convocation: C. F. W. WALTHER as Hymn-Writer, Hymnal Editor, Pastor, and Musician The convocation opens with a narrated hymn festival on Sunday evening, 23 October, 7:00pm, featuring Resurrection … Continue reading C. F. W. Walther Festive Convocation: Watch Live!
Harvest Day 2011
“I didn’t know there were any Catholics in Germany!” was one young lady’s response on being interviewed shortly after the new pope, a German, was elected. Dr Wilhelm Torgerson used this example to demonstrate how so many people around the world think of Germany as a Lutheran country. The reality is, sad to say, that … Continue reading Harvest Day 2011
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