In this year's Lenten Letter titled "When the Lord Changes Our Plans", Dr Thomas Korcok tells the story of student Trey Doak, whose plans were remade by God's guidance over the past two years. His family story is like so many of ours in our ever-changing world. But Dr Korcok writes: Perhaps now, more than … Continue reading Blessed Lent 2022
Advent Newsletter 2021
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.
Advent Lessons and Carols Service 2021
The seminary community warmly invites you to our service of Advent Lessons and Carols. This treasured annual event takes place this year on the Second Sunday in Advent, 5 December 2021, at 4.00pm. The seminary faculty, staff, students, and Seminary Choir will be joined by the music of organ, violin, and brass. As members of … Continue reading Advent Lessons and Carols Service 2021
New Volume of Lutheran Theological Review Released
The latest issue of Lutheran Theological Review (vol. 33) has been released. 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 … Continue reading New Volume of Lutheran Theological Review Released
Liturgical Calendar 2022
For more than a decade CLTS, St. Catharines (lately in co-operation with CLS, Edmonton), has provided all LCC congregations with a wall calendar primarily meant for use by altar guilds. The calendar contained the liturgical festivals of the three-year and one-year lectionary series, together with their parament/vestment colours and space to write notes. For the … Continue reading Liturgical Calendar 2022
Thanksgiving to the God who Opens Doors
With your gift, you open doors … for some to become parish pastors, others to train to better serve the Lord and His church in their various vocations, and still others to become chaplains. Dr Thomas Korcok opens this year's Thanksgiving letter with this reflection on the opportunites God has offered to our students. At … Continue reading Thanksgiving to the God who Opens Doors
Seminary Guild fall Newsletter Released
The Guild's fall newsletter has now been released. Print copies have been sent to reps and congregations who have requested it, while the remainder are receiving it by e-mail to distribute to their members. You can download it now and read it here. If you haven't paid for an annual membership—at $5 it's a bargain!—please … Continue reading Seminary Guild fall Newsletter Released
46th Year Begins with a Bustle of Activity
Forty-five years ago, Christ Lutheran Church in St. Catharines was full as people gathered for the opening service of the first academic year of the newly formed Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary. Dr Robert Preus was the preacher and Dr Albin Stanfel was the officiant. It was a time of great excitement. Here, finally, was a … Continue reading 46th Year Begins with a Bustle of Activity
Harvest Day 2021
The Seminary Guild is a large community of church members who support the seminary and her students with regular gifts, loving service, and prayers. For many years they have held two annual gatherings at the seminary: Harvest Day in October and Guild Day in April. Alas, for a year and half these wonderful gatherings have … Continue reading Harvest Day 2021
Spring Newsletter 2021
The latest news from Concordia has been sent out to all congregations in Lutheran Church–Canada in our Spring Newsletter. You can read it online here. Please remember to support our mission as you consider your Christian giving.
