CLTS calls for nominations for honorary awards ST. CATHARINES - Each May at its annual Call Service, Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary has the opportunity to confer two major awards on worthy pastors or lay members of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC). The recipient of the Friend of the Seminary award is nominated by the faculty or Board of Directors (Regents) for making a significant contribution to the well-being of the seminary. The Delta Chi Medal, by contrast, is awarded by the seminary on behalf of the wider church. This “highest and most distinguished award” is “presented to an individual, either clergy or lay, whose life exemplifies service to Christ in his/her everyday living and vocation.” In making nominations, one should consider the person’s service to the local congregation, the community, the synodical district, the church at large, church service organizations, and educational institutions. Delta Chi refers to the initials of the Greek expression διάκονος χριστοῦ which means “Servant of Christ.” Anyone in LCC may nominate a candidate for the Delta Chi award. No current faculty or board member is eligible. Please submit your nomination in writing to the seminary or via email to concordia@ brocku.ca. The deadline for nominations is December 15, 2021.
CLS calls for nominations for honorary awards and degrees EDMONTON - Every spring at its Sacred Convocation Concordia Lutheran Seminary grants honorary awards and degrees based on nominations received from people like you. Though spring seems a long way off, the time to start thinking about those award nominations is now! CLS is now accepting nominations for 2022’s honorary awards and degrees which will be presented at its Sacred Convocation on May 27, 2022. Nominations close on January 1, 2022. The recipients of these awards and degrees are selected by the faculty and Board of Regents after prayerful consideration of all nominations received. Through these honorary awards and degrees, CLS recognizes the outstanding contributions of our clergy, deacons, and lay people. At the 2022 Sacred Convocation, CLS will also be presenting awards from the nominations received in 2021, as the presentation of 2021’s awards had to be postponed as a result of public health restrictions at the time. The seminary looks forward to honouring two years’ worth of outstanding award recipients this spring. Nominations may be made for the honorary degrees of Doctor of Laws (LL.D.), Doctor of Letters (Litt.D), and Doctor of Divinity (D.D.). In addition to these degrees, the seminary also invites nominations for the Faith in Life, Friend of the Seminary, and the Doulos Dia Iesoun awards. The specific criteria for each award or degree and nomination forms are available from Dr. Jennifer Frim. Please contact her for more information.
Dr. Jennifer Frim, Faculty Secretary tel. 780.474.1468 ext. 223 Concordia Lutheran Seminary fax 780.479.3067 7040 Ada Blvd. email jfrim@concordiasem.ab.ca Edmonton, AB T5B 4E3 34 THE CANADIAN LUTHERAN September/October 2021
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Former CLS president called to glory
EDMONTON - Rev. Dr. L. Dean Hempelmann, former President of Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS) in Edmonton, has been called home to glory. Dr. Hemplemann entered into the presence of His Saviour on August 29, 2021. He was 82 years old. “Dr. Hempelmann was an astute theologian, a strong administrator, and a wise churchman and leader,” said Concordia Lutheran Seminary. “We thank God for him and his influence here and throughout Lutheranism. May God provide the sure and certain hope of the Resurrection and the Life to all who grieve his earthly passing.” Dr. Hempelman was ordained in 1966, and served two parishes in Washington and Oregon over the next twelve years. From there, he moved to Concordia Seminary (St. Louis, Missouri) to become Director of Admissions in 1978. He served the St. Louis seminary as a professor, dean, and eventually as acting president. In 1993, Dr. Hempelmann was called to serve as the third president of Concordia Lutheran Seminary in Edmonton. During his tenure, Dr. Hempelmann led the seminary to accreditation in the Association of Theological Schools. In 1999, he returned to St. Louis, Missouri to serve The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) as Director of Pastoral Education. In 2005, he became Executive Director of the LCMS’ Board for Pastoral Education. Dr. Hempelmann was preceded in death by an infant son (Michael Allen). He is survived by his wife Cathy and children Michael (Melanie), Cheryl (John), and Lisa (James), as well as eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A public memorial ser vice for Dr. Hemeplman will be held in Georgetown, Texas on September 29, 2021. Memorials in Canada may be given to “The Dean and Cathy Hempelmann Endowment Fund” at Concordia Lutheran Seminary.
