Lisa Jackson and Isla Krestick greet happy golfers at the registration table It was a beautiful June morning and 68 golfers appeared at Conestoga Golf Club outside of Waterloo for the annual seminary golf tournament. Everything came together to ensure an enjoyable day was had by all. The weather for the day was superb and … Continue reading Golf Tournament a Hole in One Event
Spring Newsletter 2024: Called to Serve
The Spring Newsletter gives news on the placement of pastoral students into their congregations for service to Christ's Church. This is the seminary's primary purpose, so the annual call service is an exciting time. President Winger also writes about the importance of high quality formation and certification of our pastor graduates. The seminary, likewise, is … Continue reading Spring Newsletter 2024: Called to Serve
Centenary Celebrations for President Emeritus
The seminary’s first president, Dr Howard W. Kramer, celebrates his 100th birthday on 3 June. Dr Kramer served as CLTS president from 1985 to 1990. Dr Kramer graduated from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, in 1948, and holds an STM from his alma mater (1970), an MA in English literature from the University of Louisville (1960), … Continue reading Centenary Celebrations for President Emeritus
Fond Farewells
At the end of this academic year we bid a sad but fond farewell to two of the seminary’s longest-serving staff members. Mrs Bonnie Stephenson stepped into the role of Registrar’s Assistant in the summer of 2006 and served most of the past 18 years as assistant to her own husband, John! A rostered deaconess, … Continue reading Fond Farewells
Called to Serve 2024
For students who have devoted four or five years of their life to seminary studies, fervently desiring to enter the pastoral ministry, the Call Service is a once-in-a-lifetime event. It’s dramatic and exciting for them and the congregations to learn where they will serve. Christ Lutheran Church, St. Catharines, hosted the annual event with more … Continue reading Called to Serve 2024
Placements 2024
At the Call Service of Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Catharines, held at Christ Lutheran Church on Saturday, 25 May 2024, the following placements were announced. More news and photos will follow later. Pastoral Candidate Placements Daniel Cunningham (CLTS)Redeemer Lutheran Church, Kitimat, BCConnor Buck (CLS)Redeemer Lutheran Church, Creston, BCLester Trey Doak (CLTS, 2023)Immanuel Lutheran Church, … Continue reading Placements 2024
Register Now For Early Bird Golf Registration
Get ready to tee off and show off your swing at the 2024 Concordia Seminary Golf Tournament! Registration is now officially open, so grab your lucky golf socks and sign up before all the good spots are gone. It's time to trade in your morning coffee for a dose of fresh air and a round … Continue reading Register Now For Early Bird Golf Registration
Be a GoFundMe Sponsor for Better Preaching
Who wouldn't be thrilled about the prospect of better sermons? That's why CLTS is thrilled to announce its very first Preaching Retreat for pastors! This retreat has been designed to empower pastors with the skills needed to hone and improve their preaching skills. Your contribution can make this event a reality and take a pastor's … Continue reading Be a GoFundMe Sponsor for Better Preaching
Vicars’ Dinner with the LWMLC (2024)
After a five-year hiatus, the Vicars’ Dinner was back in full swing last Friday night (26 April). When lockdowns made it impossible, the LWMLC leaders worked with the seminary to create an online event to support and inform the students getting ready for their vicarage. This was followed by a luncheon at the seminary in … Continue reading Vicars’ Dinner with the LWMLC (2024)
Easter Appeal: The Showering of God’s Gifts
This Easter, as always, we praise God for the new life we have through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is the biggest gift He showers upon us, but it leads to so many more, as we experience daily at your seminary. President Thomas Winger asks you to consider Peter's words of praise, which formed … Continue reading Easter Appeal: The Showering of God’s Gifts
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