Well it has happened again! We have our Thanksgiving Appeal letter all ready to go. In it we are reminded of how God has richly blessed us by using the Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary to bring Lutheran pastors to serve the church here in Canada. Once again we were all ready to humbly ask for … Continue reading Postal Strike and Thanksgiving?
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Liturgical Calendar 2026
Concordia, St. Catharines, in co-operation with CLS, Edmonton, provides LCC congregations with a wall calendar of the church year, primarily meant for use by altar guilds. The calendar contains the liturgical festivals of the three-year and one-year lectionary series, together with their parament/vestment colours, and a little space to write. For the past few years, … Continue reading Liturgical Calendar 2026
Slide Into Fun! Concordia Rocks Returns with Bonspiel III!
Williamsford, ON – Get ready to sweep, shout, and slide your way into some good-natured competition! The third annual Concordia Rocks Bonspiel is set to take the ice, bringing together friends, families, and curlers of all skill levels for a day of frozen fun and fundraising. Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 22, 2025, because … Continue reading Slide Into Fun! Concordia Rocks Returns with Bonspiel III!
Opening Service Celebrates New Beginnings
Under the theme of Behold I am making all things new from Revelation 5:21, Dr. Thomas Winger opened the 50th academic year of Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary. In his sermon, he said, We’re not so much looking backwards as forwards—toward a new student residence that will strengthen communal bonds and make it easier for students … Continue reading Opening Service Celebrates New Beginnings
Fall Guild Newsletter Released
The Seminary Guild's September newsletter has been been sent in print to reps and congregations who have requested it. The remainder have received it by e-mail. You may also download it now and read it here. If you haven't paid for an annual membership ($10), please contact your congregation's Guild rep. These small membership fees … Continue reading Fall Guild Newsletter Released
Seminaries Sunday 2025
“Behold, I am making all things new.” (Revelation 21:5) - the seminaries' shared theme for 2025-26. Lutheran Church–Canada does not designate a specific day as "Seminaries Sunday", but encourages her congregations to remember the two seminaries with prayers and offerings, particularly as the new academic year begins in September. We have prepared a bulletin insert, … Continue reading Seminaries Sunday 2025
Opening Service 2025
CLTS Opening Service 2024 The opening service for the 50th academic year at Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary will take place on Sunday, 7 September 2025, 4:00pm, in the seminary chapel. We invite the church community to join the students, staff, and faculty for this festive occasion. For parking directions see this page. The service will … Continue reading Opening Service 2025
Summer Guild Newsletter Released
The Seminary Guild's June newsletter has been been sent in print to reps and congregations who have requested it. The remainder have received it by e-mail. You may also download it now and read it here. If you haven't paid for an annual membership ($10), please contact your congregation's Guild rep. These small membership fees … Continue reading Summer Guild Newsletter Released
Spring Newsletter 2025: A Day of Firsts
The Spring Newsletter has been sent out into the world. It gives news on our very first Sacred Convocation. Candidates not only received their calls to ministry but also became the inaugural recipients of degrees awarded directly by Concordia. While President Thomas Winger is on Sabbatical, Acting President James Kellerman highlights all the different ways … Continue reading Spring Newsletter 2025: A Day of Firsts
Another Superb Seminary Golf Tournament
Winning Team: Ron Litwiller, Kathryn Forsyth, Pastor Will Kramer, Sean Kuhl Every year, it seems the Lord bestows an extra special blessing of beautiful sunshine upon the CLTS Golf Tournament, and this year was no different. Seventeen teams gathered at Conestoga Golf Club, just outside of Waterloo, for the annual event, which featured a best-ball … Continue reading Another Superb Seminary Golf Tournament
