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The Fall semester of Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary has not only seen new students begin their classwork and old vicars returning from the field, but also many joyful encounters between students, their families and the friends of the Seminary. Trusting that one picture tells more than a thousand words, we are happy to present photo … Continue reading Fall Time with Friends in the Seminary

The following sermon was preached by Rev. Esko Murto in the seminary’s Martin Luther Chapel for a divine service on the occasion of the Festival of St Luke, Evangelist, Tuesday, 18 October 2016. The text was Luke 10:1-9.  Christ said to his disciples: Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house!’ And if … Continue reading Sermon for St Luke, Evangelist

Five CLTS students travelled to Simcoe, Ontario, to assist in an annual outreach initiative of the local congregations at the Norfolk County Fair. The seminarians were given the opportunity to develop outreach and evangelism skills through the oversight of Pastor Dan Abraham. Andrew Cottrill relayed the experience of the fair as being "a great chance for … Continue reading A Fair Day at the Fair

Seminaries Sunday 2016 “Christ, who is God over all, be blessed for ever. Amen.” (Romans 9:5) Lutheran Church–Canada no longer designates a specific day "Seminaries Sunday", but encourages her congregations to remember the two seminaries with prayers and offerings. You may wish to observe it in conjunction with an Education Sunday in the autumn, remembering … Continue reading Seminaries Sunday 2016

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 Give Thanks to God for Your Seminary

The following sermon was preached by Dr Thomas Winger in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service for the festival of St Michael and All Angels, 29 September 2016. Dear brothers and sisters of our Lord Jesus Christ: There are three things that God doesn’t need the angels to do for Him. Number … Continue reading Sermon: St Michael and All Angels

We recently announced that the seminary would not produce a Lutheran Pastor's Desk Diary for 2017, since the American publishers had ceased production of the "mother" product. We are pleased to discover and forward the news that Rev. Alex Klages of Morden/Winkler, Manitoba, has stepped in to fill the gap. "I built it for my … Continue reading Lutheran Pastor’s Desk Diary 2017

The following sermon was preached by Rev. Esko Murto in the seminary’s Martin Luther Chapel for a divine service on the occasion of the Festival of St Matthew, Evangelist, Wednesday, 21 September 2016. The text was Matthew 9: 9-13.  “Child,' said the Lion, 'I am telling you your story, not hers. No one is told any … Continue reading Sermon for St Matthew, Evangelist

Lutheran Theological Review is an annual journal published by the two seminary faculties of Lutheran Church–Canada. It provides a forum for our professors and pastors to publish their research, and for the seminaries to provide resources and to stimulate the minds of our pastorate and laity. Free copies are sent to every pastor in LCC, … Continue reading Volume 28 of Lutheran Theological Review Released

CLTS student Kurt Schultz was certified for the holy ministry at the seminary's Call Service on Saturday, 28 May 2016. At the time, his placement into a congregation was pending. We are pleased, by the grace of God, to announce that Kurt has been commended to the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod and has been placed to … Continue reading Candidate Kurt Schultz Placed, To Be Ordained