LCC seminaries hold opening services
CLS Opening Service 2025
CANADA – Under the theme Behold, I am making all things new (Revelation 21:5), Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s two seminaries opened the 2025–26 academic year with special services.
Concordia Lutheran Seminary (Edmonton)
Concordia Lutheran Seminary held its service on September 2 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. CLS is looking ahead to many new things this year, including new students, a new professor, and a new President. The service included the installation of CLS’ newest professor, Rev. Mike Kuhn.
Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (St. Catharines, Ontario)
CLTS marked its 50th academic year on September 7 in the seminary chapel. “Five new students have enrolled and we’re gathered here to bless a new academic year with God’s Word and prayer,” noted President Thomas Winger.
Enrolment at CLTS has grown to 25, with students from Ghana, Australia, the United States, Sudan, and Haiti. “The seminary continues to be a focal point of theological education to the Lutheran Church around the world,” writes CLTS in a release. “At the same time, many of these students end up serving in Lutheran Church–Canada congregations where they faithfully proclaim the Gospel.”
CLTS Opening Service 2025
The service also featured the presentation of the Emeritus Crucis award to Rev. James Schuelke, a retired LCC pastor in Calgary, Alberta, nominated by the West Region. The award, given on behalf of all LCC regions, honours pastors with more than 30 years of service. Since his ordination in 1967, Rev. Schuelke has served congregations in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.
Rev. James Schuelke, recipient of the Emeritus Crucis award.
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