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We were "surprised by joy" last week to receive a letter from St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stratford. It opened with a quotation from C. F. W. Walther's The Right Form of a Lutheran Local Congregation, exhorting, "a congregation shall see to it that gifted boys and young men are dedicated to the service … Continue reading Congregations Taking on the Cost of Future Pastors

On the second Sunday of Advent the seminary's Martin Luther chapel was filled with musicians, the seminary family, and visiting worshippers for the annual Advent Lessons and Carols service. The choir of Resurrection Lutheran Church (under the direction of Dianne Humann) joined the Seminary Choir (directed by Tara Lyn Hart) to sing responses and lead … Continue reading Advent Lessons and Carols 2010

The seminary's annual Advent newsletter is at the printers and will soon be sent to all LCC congregations in Canada. You can jump the queue and read it online here: Advent Newsletter 2010. We would also like to issue you a warm invitation to our service of Advent Lessons and Carols. This treasured annual event … Continue reading Advent News, Lessons and Carols

Time and time again we say, “God’s ways are not my ways,” but we continue to be surprised at how gracious He can be. While you and I may never have invited Saul to church while he was persecuting Christians, God had other plans. “God had other plans,” was a recurrent theme and emphasis heard … Continue reading A Terrorist as Your Pastor?

Fellowship and food are the main focus of the annual fall Seminary Guild Day at Concordia, St. Catharines. Bracketed by great food—homemade muffins from a sponsoring congregation and a catered luncheon by Chef Paul—Guild members assemble to conduct business, worship, and hear a guest presentation. The fall’s Harvest Day is especially popular with students because … Continue reading Seminary Guild Harvest Day is Welcomed by All

The Lutheran Church has a long and distinguished tradition of lay theologians, beginning with Philipp Melanchthon himself, who authored a large part of the Book of Concord but was never ordained. Concordia, St. Catharines, has always recognized the need to provide advanced theological training to men and women who wish to back up their service … Continue reading CLTS Announces Refreshed Lay Theology Degree

Tara Lyn Hart’s first ever Christmas CD, is set for release 30 November, but you can reserve your copy, and order extras as gifts, now! The Juno nominee and Canadian Country Music Association award winner is currently in the studio recording a compilation of new original and a few old favourite songs. This is her … Continue reading Tara Lyn Hart Christmas CD

It’s in the freezer now but it will soon be heading home with students from CLTS. Pastor Kurt Reinhardt and his minivan delivered 500 pounds of grass-fed beef donated by a member of Trinity, Kurtzville—a gift we have now joyfully received for the second time. We only hope the added protein translates into improved performance … Continue reading Where’s the Beef?

Latest Lutheran Theological Review The latest volume of Lutheran Theological Review has arrived from the printers and will be in the mail to all pastors in Lutheran Church-Canada (and other subscribers) shortly. The journal is jointly produced by Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Catharines, and Concordia Lutheran Seminary, Edmonton. Volume 22 includes a study produced … Continue reading Latest Lutheran Theological Review