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The latest news from LTS!
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
‘The Bible in Buenos Aires’: a lecture
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Lutheran Theological Seminary is pleased to announce a visit by the IELU, our companion church in Argentina and Uruguay, featuring President Wilma Rommel and Old Testament Professor Dr. Mercedes Bachmann.
Dr. Bachmann will be giving a lecture on “The Bible in Buenos Aires: Lutheranism and the Hebrew Scriptures” at Redeemer Lutheran Church on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 @ 7:00 pm. The lecture will be in person and live streamed. Please click on this link for the livestream:
https://www.youtube.com/@redeemerlutheransaskatoon130/streams
You are warmly invited to attend. Please see the attached poster for more information.
President Bill Harrison receives the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal
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Congratulations to President Bill Harrison upon being selected to receive a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, for services to education.