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The following sermon was preached by Rev. Dr Wilhelm Torgerson in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the Feast of the Purification of Mary and the Presentation of our Lord (observed 3 February 2015). St Luke 2:22-35 A newspaper reported that at the new Apple Store in Peking people had started to line up in … Continue reading Sermon for the Presentation of Our Lord 2015

“So now come and let us take counsel together.” (Nehemiah 6:7) "Isn’t it amazing how applicable Bible verses taken out of context can be for the circumstances in which we find ourselves? I suppose it is not always bad when one considers the sentiment involved and does not press for details or doctrines"—comments Dr William … Continue reading Joint Boards Meet in St. Catharines

Over the years, the seminary’s Martin Chemnitz Memorial Library has been expanded and enhanced by the generosity of donors who regularly contribute used books and journals to the collection. In the last four years alone, we have received well over 5 000 donated books, though only 1 500 of those were suitable to be added to our … Continue reading Book Donations the “Spine” of the Seminary Library

The service of Advent Lessons and Carols, held this past Sunday, 7 December, in the Martin Luther Chapel at Concordia, is our chance to share the celebration of the season before the semester break. President Winger explains the purpose in the introduction to the service when he notes: “The Procession with Carols on Advent Sunday … Continue reading Advent Lessons and Carols 2014: A Festive Family Affair

The latest news from Concordia has been sent out to all congregations in Lutheran Church–Canada in our Advent Newsletter. You can read it online here. Please remember to support our mission as you consider your Christmas giving.

Each May at the annual Call Service Concordia Luthern Theological Seminary has the opportunity to confer two major awards on worthy pastors or lay members of Lutheran Church–Canada. The recipient of the "Friend of the Seminary" award is nominated by the faculty or Board of Regents for making a significant contribution to the well-being of … Continue reading Call for Award Nominations

As you do your Christmas shopping, you can support the seminary in a few simple ways. If you shop at Amazon, you can put your shopping to work for us as well. Anything you buy at Amazon can be credited to us if you enter Amazon through our seminary link. This applies to books, electronics, … Continue reading Help the Seminary with Your Christmas Shopping

“Perfect Holiday” is the perfect gift for the music lover in your circle of family and friends. Tara Lyn Hart’s Christmas album for a good cause is back for another season. First released in time for Christmas 2010, the CD includes old favourites like “What Child is This” and original works like “Christmas Alleluia” and … Continue reading Give a “Perfect Holiday”–Tara Lyn Hart CD for Christmas

Rev. Dr Wallace Schulz has boldly proclaimed the Gospel in pulpits, in print, and over the airwaves throughout North America and around the world. This past week, 3-5 November, he served as a guest preacher and presenter at the seminary. In the chapel, in the classrooms, and during a lunchtime convocation he focused his listeners … Continue reading Lessons from a Lifetime–Rev. Wallace Schulz Visits

Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Catharines, is again pleased to offer to the church the annual Pastor’s Desk Diary. It contains readings from the three-year and one-year lectionaries, including variants for the major Lutheran churches in Canada (LCC, ELCIC, WELS). The original work of Thrivent Financial in the US has been adapted to the Canadian … Continue reading Lutheran Pastor’s Desk Diary 2015