ST. CATHARINES, Ontario – President Robert Bugbee of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) was present for Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary’s Call Service this year, serving as guest preacher. His text was Isaiah 6:1-8, and he urged the students to answer as the prophet did, with a solemn “Here am I. Send me!”
The video of that sermon is now available online. Watch below:

 
To view other videos from Lutheran Church–Canada, visit LCC’s YouTube channel.
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by Peggy Pedersen
Cargo cults have appeared in the past in various undeveloped countries, such as Papua New Guinea and Melanesia, in response to exposure to the wealth of outside cultures. In these religions, which are typically led by a charismatic leader, material goods are believed to have a spiritual source; if you know the right magic, you too achieve untold riches and prosperity.
The most well-known cargo cult is the John Frum cult in Vanuatu. The indigenous population received many manufactured goods by airdrop during World War II and from stationed …

EDMONTON – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) is pleased to announce the second graduate of its Pastors with Alternate Training (PAT) program. Rev. James Kay received his first call at Concordia Lutheran Seminary’s Sacred Convocation May 24 in Edmonton. He will join Grace Lutheran (Edmonton) where he will continue to serve the Nuer-speaking Sudanese community which meets there.
Rev. Kay was born in southern Sudan in 1968 during a period of warfare. He was baptized in Sudan while a teenager, and was active in the church, singing in the choir. He fled Sudan …

CANADA – Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS – Edmonton) and Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (CLTS – St. Catharines, Ontario) held their convocation services this past weekend, at which time graduating seminary students received their first calls. The following candidates are listed according to last name.
Pastoral candidates:

Tim Barone (Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri) to Calvary Lutheran (Thunder Bay, Ontario).
Seungwoo (Sam) Choi (CLTS), placement pending.
Tod Guggenmos (CLS) to Our Saviour Lutheran (For Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan).
Perry Hart (CLTS), commended to the Lutheran Church of Australia, Waikerie Lutheran Church (South Australia).
Wesley Hromowyk (CLTS), commended to The …

by Leonardo Neitzel
Lutherans in Central America are experiencing a special flavour of Pentecost these days. The rainy season is starting, fields are seeded, fruit trees are displaying their best, and there is growth, abundance, and joy. The Church frequently uses these agricultural images in its proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as symbols of the spiritual growth and harvest produced through the work of the Holy Spirit. There is rain from above, budding, growth, ripeness, harvest, plenty, and gladness. Fields are prepared by the Lord for harvest in two …

ONLINE – Lutheran Church–Canada’s two seminaries have announced they will both be live-streaming this year’s convocation services. During the ceremonies, pastoral candidates will receive their first calls and vicars will receive their year-term placements.
On Friday, May 24, Concordia Lutheran Seminary (Edmonton) will be holding its Sacred Convocation in the Robert Tegler Student Centre at Concordia University College of Alberta. The event will be broadcast live, beginning at 7:00 p.m.  (MST). Visit http://www.concordiasem.ab.ca/CLSTV.php to watch online.
On Saturday, May 25, Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (St. Catharines, Ontario) will hold its Call Service …