CLTS announces 2026 Lenten Preaching Retreat

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – Building on the strong response to its inaugural preaching retreat in 2024, Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (CLTS) is preparing to host its second preaching retreat, focused on developing a sermon series for Lent.

Scheduled for January 19–20, 2026, the retreat will bring together CLTS faculty and guest lecturers to cover a range of topics, including:

• Session 1: Why Lent—and Why Midweek Lenten Sermons? (Presenter: Dr. Thomas Winger)
• Session 2: Is That a Theme or Just a Vague Idea? (Presenter: Dr. Tom Korcok)
• Session 3: Sermon Outlines—Not Just Three Random Points (Presenter: Dr. James Kellerman)
• Session 4: Fresh Vocabulary for Your Lenten Sermons (Presenter: Rev. David Duke)
• Session 5: Why Lutherans Preach Differently—and Ought To (Presenter: Rev. Denton White of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Bergholtz, NY)

The registration fee is $225 (deadline January 12, 2026), with an early bird rate of $200 available until December 19, 2025.

Attendees travelling from outside the area are asked to arrange their own accommodations.

Those interested are encouraged to register early to secure the discounted rate. Find Program details or Register Here.

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