Category: Education News

April 12, 2013

CLS issues call for president

EDMONTON – The Board of Regents of Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS) is issuing a call for nominations for the Office of President. The President of CLS “shall be the executive officer of the Board of Regents and as such serve as the spiritual, academic, and…

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April 10, 2013

Concordia announces upcoming concerts

EDMONTON – Concordia University College of Alberta is setting the stage for a number of musical events over the coming weeks. This Thursday (April 12 at 7:00 p.m.) in Concordia Seminary Chapel is “All Things Bright and Beautiful.” The concert features Bella Voce Women’s Choir…

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March 11, 2013

CLS continues search for president

EDMONTON – Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS) is continuing the search for a new president, after Rev. Dr. Carl Fickensher declined the call last week. Dr. Fickensher explained in a letter that, while he was “deeply honored” by the seminary’s call, he regretted he was unable to…

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February 25, 2013

COP to tackle seminary recruitment

WINNIPEG – Lutheran Church–Canada’s Council of Presidents(COP) has turned its attention to the topic of seminary recruitment. The issue came up for discussion at the COP’s meeting in late September, 2011. “Recruitment of suitable seminarians is best not addressed through short-term programs,” First Vice President…

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February 22, 2013

Life in seminary: Jeremy Richert

For the January/February issue of The Canadian Lutheran, we’ve been discussing how God calls men to be pastors to serve in the Church. To that end, we asked four current seminarians for their take on life in seminary. Before reading the interview below, you might…

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February 22, 2013

Life in seminary: Scott Gamble

For the January/February issue of The Canadian Lutheran, we’ve been discussing how God calls men to be pastors to serve in the Church. To that end, we asked four current seminarians for their take on life in seminary. Before reading the interview below, you might…

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