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Four Colleges Conference: Visioning Survey
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The schools of the Saskatoon Theological Union—College of Emmanuel & St. Chad, Lutheran Theological Seminary, and St. Andrew’s College—share with St. Thomas More College the sponsorship of an event that we call the “Four Colleges Conference.”
We are in the process of planning for the next event, envisioned for 2025, and would like to hear from you so that we can plan something that will be both useful and appealing.
Please consider filling in this survey, so that we can serve your interests and needs better. Thank you.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZKK6JZW
The Ordination of Dr. Kyle Schiefelbein-Guerrero
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The Ordination of Dr. Kyle Schiefelbein-Guerrero
Dr. Kyle Schiefelbein-Guerrero, Grace Professorship of Leadership with LTS, will be ordained to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada.
Dr. Schiefelbein-Guerrero remarked: “I am humbled by this call to continue my service to the Church, now in a particular way that is committed to reconciliation and justice that centres proclaiming the gospel and offering the sacraments.”
The service will occur on Saturday, January 13th, 2024, 3pm PST, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in San Francisco. Bishop Jason Zinko of the Manitoba-Northwestern Ontario Synod will preside, and Pastor Elizabeth Ekdale will preach.
Bishop Zinko said: “We are blessed to welcome Rev. Dr. Kyle onto the roster of ordained ministers in the ELCIC, and even happier that he will join our pastors and deacons on the roster in MNO. Kyle brings so many gifts to the church, and I know that he will help us to discern and follow God's path for the future of the church. I look forward to serving alongside Kyle and learning from him in the years to come.”
This event will also be livestreamed: https://smlc.live/kylelivestream
Interim DMin Director Appointment
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The Saskatoon Theological Union welcomes the Rev. Daranne Harris as Interim Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program. Pr. Harris is a PhD candidate at the University of Calgary. She brings experience in teaching at Lutheran Theological Seminary, Ambrose University, and the University of Calgary, along with a strong research history and substantial ministry background. Pr. Harris will serve as Director while we undertake a search for a permanent appointment.
Pr. Harris is pleased to join us. She notes, "DMin student research draws upon individual experience and passion for a topic to enhance the life of the church. I'm excited to support students in this journey of exploration and learning."
A Year of Intention
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Notice of public lecture by Rev. Dr. Kayko Driedger Hesslein
Throughout this academic year, we will be co-hosting ‘A Year of Intention’, a series of four online events celebrating LTS’s commitment to being a Reconciling in Christ school. We will be joined in this series by St. Andrew’s College, who will be celebrating their commitment to being an Affirming Ministry.
These events will focus upon sexual orientation and gender identity, exploring new ways to be in solidarity and celebration with LGBTQIA2S communities in the church and beyond.
On Monday, November 27th, from 7-8 CST, Rev. Dr. Kayko Driedger Hesslein, William Hordern Professor of Systematic Theology at Lutheran Theological Seminary, will give a lecture titled, “Queer Christology”.
Professor Driedger Hesslein will introduce some of the different christologies emerging from queer theologians, speaking about what makes queer theology distinct and how it can help us to embrace the life-giving work of Christ in new ways.
Please join us on Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87594666578?pwd=SKV3FkuRKdSKhUgtfkBJbvrucyrkmg.1
Meeting ID: 875 9466 6578
Passcode: 329367
Rev. Dr. Kayko Driedger Hesslein
Art Auction for Grace Fund
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LTS announces an Art Auction of paintings by John Dyck, a welcome gift from alumnus Pastor Eric Dyck (LTS class of 1984). Proceeds will be directed towards LTS’s Grace Fund for Faculty. Pastor Eric is motivated to share this legacy of his father’s paintings with the seminary, knowing the funds raised will aid future ministry.
These works will be offered in the ‘Affordable Art Auction’, an online art auction hosted by the Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting (SKNAC) – with all opening bids under $100.
The online bidding begins Thursday, November 9 and will close on Sunday, December 3, at the SKNAC dedicated auction site.
Here is the site:
Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting
