The latest news from Concordia has been sent out to all congregations in Lutheran Church–Canada in our Spring Newsletter. It includes congregational placements for our graduates, a story from a vicar, the retirement festivities for Dr Stephenson, and other happenings. As we rejoice in sending out workers into Christ's harvest, we also need to pray … Continue reading Spring Newsletter 2023: Placements and Prayers
Faculty Call Extended
Our seminary has experienced some changes to its faculty over the past year as Dr John Stephenson entered retirement and Dr Harold Ristau moved to Nairobi, Kenya, to teach at the Lutheran School of Theology. In September 2022 we were blessed to receive Dr James Kellerman as Associate Professor, but the faculty remains undermanned. On … Continue reading Faculty Call Extended
Call Service 2023: News and Placements
From the day they enter the seminary, pastoral students look forward to serving Christ’s church. The annual Call Service is the day when they learn where the Lord is sending them. It’s dramatic and exciting for both the students and God’s people who are to receive them. Back (l to r): Dr Thomas Winger, Dr … Continue reading Call Service 2023: News and Placements
Easter Appeal: Become a Benefactor
As we rejoice in the eternal gifts flowing from Christ's resurrection in this Easter season, Dr Thomas Korcok asks you to consider Paul's words to Titus: “The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good … Continue reading Easter Appeal: Become a Benefactor
Ready, Set, Golf! Registration Is Open
Registration for the 2023 Concordia Seminary Golf Tournament is now open! We're delighted to return to a traditional format for the tournament this year, though please note the change of location and time: When: Monday, 5 June 2023Lunch: 10:30amTee-off: 11:30am (shotgun start)Dinner: 5:00pmWhere: Conestoga Golf and Country Club, 400 Golf Course Rd, Conestogo, ONCost: $125 per person, which includes green fees, … Continue reading Ready, Set, Golf! Registration Is Open
Seminary Guild Day; Newsletter Released
The Seminary Guild will be holding its traditional Guild Day in person at the seminary on Saturday, 22 April 2023. Please come to meet the students, support their formation, participate in the decision-making, and enjoy a light lunch together. The deadline for registration is approaching very quickly, so please return the registration form in the … Continue reading Seminary Guild Day; Newsletter Released
Blessed Lent 2023
In this year's Lenten Letter titled "God's Grace Is Sufficient", Dr Thomas Korcok tells the story of student Vijay Samuel, who was brought from India to our seminary in Canada through a series of “coincidences”--or was it rather God’s guiding hand in his life? Dr Korcok writes: While Vijay Samuel’s story is unique, I am … Continue reading Blessed Lent 2023
Advent Newsletter 2022
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 Christian giving. To make an online donation immediately, click here.
Liturgical Calendar 2023
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 2023
What are you thankful for? Blessed Thanksgiving 2022
"In short, at both the church and the university, I got paid to tell people about how God saved us through Christ Jesus. How great is that?" Dr James Kellerman opens our Thanksgiving letter to the church by reflecting on God's blessings in his own life, particularly three decades as a parish pastor. As you … Continue reading What are you thankful for? Blessed Thanksgiving 2022