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Sermons are not usually recorded during academic breaks (including summer).

2017–18

Sunday Mornings 2017-18

May 6, 2018 – Senior Sunday – Seniors Jen Kvasnicka and Deanna Johanson plus University Pastor James A. Wetzstein
April 29, 2018 – Pastor Heitor Stahnke of the Universidade Luterana do Brasil (ULBRA) (Wangerin Preaching Series)
April 22, 2018 – Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb, Founder and President of Dar al-Kalima University College of Arts and Culture in Bethlehem (Wangerin Preaching Series)
April 15, 2018 – University Pastor Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
April 8, 2018 – Rev. Dr. David Weber, Lecturer in Theology – Read the manuscript here
April 1, 2018 – EASTER SUNDAY – Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University Pastor
March 30, 2018 – GOOD FRIDAY – University Pastor James A. Wetzstein
March 29, 2018 – MAUNDY THURSDAY – University Pastor James A. Wetzstein
March 25, 2018 PALM SUNDAY – Bishop Emeritus Dr. Munib Younan, of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land
Feb. 25, 2018 – Rev. Dr. Fred Niedner
Feb. 18, 2018 – Rev. Dr. Walter Wangerin Jr.
Feb. 4, 2018 – Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University Pastor, with Baptism of Fiona Elizabeth Jack
Jan. 28, 2018 – Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University Pastor
Jan. 21, 2018 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
Jan. 14, 2018 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
Dec. 10, 2017 – Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University Pastor
Dec. 3, 2017 – Rev. Dr. George C. Heider, Professor of Theology
Nov. 19, 2017 – Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University Pastor
Nov. 12, 2017 – Rev. Dr. David Weber, Lecturer in Theology
Nov. 5, 2017 – Wangerin Preaching Series: Rozella Haydée White, Houston City Director for Mission Year
Oct. 29, 2017 – Reformation Sunday. Rev. Abdi Mulat of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY) preaches. 2017-18 Wangerin Preaching Series
Oct. 22, 2017 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
Oct. 15, 2017 – Rev. Dr. Mark Bartusch, Chair, Department of Theology
Oct. 8, 2017 – Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University Pastor
Oct. 1, 2017 – Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University Pastor
Sept. 24, 2017 – Dr. Walter Wangerin Jr., Senior Research Professor
Sept. 17, 2017 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
Sept. 10, 2017 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
Sept. 3, 2017 – Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University Pastor
August 27, 2017 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
August 20, 2017 – Welcome Sunday, Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor

Candlelight Evening Prayer 2017-18

May 6, 2018 – Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University Pastor
April 29, 2018 – Senior Jen Kvasnicka
April 15, 2018 – Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University Pastor
April 8, 2018 – Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University Pastor
April 1, 2018 – Student reflection, Nicholas Egertson
March 18, 2018 – Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University Pastor
Feb. 18, 2018 – Student reflection, Callum Casey, Senior
Feb. 11, 2018 – Deaconess Kristin Lewis
Jan. 28, 2018 – Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University Pastor
Jan., 21, 2018 – Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University Pastor
Jan. 14, 2018 – Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University Pastor
Dec. 10, 2017 – Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University Pastor
Dec. 3, 2017 – Hannah Purkey
Nov. 26, 2017 – A reflection on Psalm 139, Sara Manning
Nov. 11, 2017 – Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University Pastor
Nov. 5, 2017 – Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University Pastor
Oct. 29, 2017 – Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University Pastor
Oct. 22, 2017 – Caylyn Moglia
Oct. 15, 2017 – (technical difficulties; audio not available.)
Oct. 8, 2017 – Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University Pastor
Oct. 1, 2017 – Homecoming – Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University Pastor
Sept. 24, 2017 – “God’s Song in My Heart” – Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University Pastor
Sept. 17, 2017 – Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University Pastor
Sept. 10, 2017 – Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University Pastor
Sept. 3, 2017 – Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University Pastor
August 27, 2017 – Deaconess Kristin Lewis
August 20, 2017 – Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University Pastor

Celebrate! 2017-18

May 9, 2018 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
April 25, 2018 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
April 18, 2018 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
April 11, 2018 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
April 4, 2018 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
March 21, 2018 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
Feb. 28, 2018 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
Feb. 21, 2018 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
Jan. 31, 2018 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
Jan. 24, 2018 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
Jan. 17, 2018 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
Jan. 10, 2018 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
Dec. 13, 2017 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
Dec. 6, 2017 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
Nov. 29, 2017 – Matthew Pieters
Nov. 15, 2017 – “The Joy of Thanksgiving” – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
Nov. 8, 2017 – Unwelcome words that make the faith: the Christ must suffer – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
Nov. 1, 2017 – Honoring the Faith of our Spiritual Mentors – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
Oct. 25, 2017 – Engaging in dialogue with others: “Who do people say that I am?” Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
Oct. 18, 2017 – “Peter’s Confession as a Model of Our Own” – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
Oct. 11, 2017 – “Jesus Empowers Us with Forgiveness Q & A” – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
Oct. 4, 2017 – “Jesus empowers us with forgiveness” – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
Sept. 27, 2017 – “Jesus offers an invitation” – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
Sept. 20, 2017 – “Jesus Calls Us to Join in His Celebration of Life Where There Was Death” – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
Sept. 13, 2017 – “Jesus will never stop looking for you.” – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
Sept. 6, 2017– “Jesus says, ‘Come and celebrate with me! I’ve found my lost sheep!’ ” Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
Aug. 30, 2017 – “Jesus says there is nothing to fear” – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor

Morning Prayer 2017-18

May 14 – Seniors Hannah Koby, Ethan Stoppenhagen
May 7 – Fr. Chris Stanish of St. Teresa’s
April 30 – Dr. Sunghee Kim, Interim Director of Chapel Music
April 23 – Kristin Barnett Lewis, Co-Director of Education and Formation, Lutheran Deaconess Association
April 16 – Deaconess Lisa Polito, Executive Director, Lutheran Deaconess Association
April 9 – Adam Antone, Director of Collegiate Outreach, St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center
April 2 – Anna Stewart, Assistant Dean Arts and Sciences
Feb. 26 – Thais Carter, Coordinator for the Pathways to Purpose Speaker Series, Institute for Leadership and Service
Feb. 19 – Agnes Howard, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Humanities
Feb. 12 – Redrick M. Taylor III, Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admission
Jan. 29 – Provost Mark Biermann
Jan. 22 – Rev. Brian Johnson, Assistant Vice President for Mission and Ministry
Dec. 4 – Melizza Zygmunt, Associate Director of Institutional Research
Nov. 27 – Rev. Matthew Becker, Professor of Theology
Nov. 13 – Dr. Lisa Maugans Driver, Associate Professor of Theology
Nov. 6 – Dr. Stan Zygmunt, Professor of Physics
Oct. 30 – Dr. George C. Heider, Professor of Theology
Oct. 23 – Kevin Gary, Chair, Department of Education (technical difficulties; audio not available. Download the manuscript here)
Oct. 16 – Philip Woodward, Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Oct. 9, 2017 – Hannah Langhoff, Lecturer in English & Core
Oct. 2, 2017 – Dr. David Weber, Lecturer in Theology
Sept. 25, 2017 – Byron Martin, Director of Multicultural Programs
Sept. 18, 2017 – Nancy Scannell, Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Sept. 11, 2017 – VUPD Assistant Chief Chuck Garber
Sept. 4, 2017 – Prof. Jim Nelson (technical difficulties; audio not available. Download the manuscript here)
Aug. 28, 2017 – President Mark Heckler

Special Events 2017-18

Commencement Dec. 2017 –

Sunday Mornings Summer 2017

June 25, 2017 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
June 11, 2017 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
June 4, 2017 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University Pastor
May 28, 2017 – Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University Pastor

2016–2017

Sunday Mornings 2016–17

May 14, 2017 – Deaconess Kristin Lewis
May 7, 2017 – Senior Sunday: Graduating seniors Brittany Barkus, Myles Hayden, and Maria Bruno offer reflections
April 30, 2017 – Rev. Dr. Frederick Niedner, Senior Research Professor of Theology
April 30, 2017 – Farewell and Godspeed for Dr. Lorraine Brugh
April 23, 2017 – Rev. Timo-Matti Haapiainen, Project Secretary at The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. (2016-17 Wangerin Celebration of Excellence in Preaching Series)
April 16, 2017 – Easter Sunday – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
April 9, 2017 – Palm/Passion Sunday – Dr. David Weber, Lecturer in Theology
April 2, 2017 – Dr. George C. Heider, Chair, Theology Department
March 26, 2017 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
March 19, 2017 – Rev. Emily Leitzke
Feb. 26, 2017 – Transfiguration Sunday – Rev. Dr. Fred Niedner, Senior Research Professor of Theology
Feb. 19, 2017 – Dr. Walt Wangerin Jr., Senior Research Professor
Feb. 12, 2017 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Feb. 5, 2017 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University pastor
Jan. 29, 2017 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Jan. 22, 2017 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Jan. 15, 2017 – Dr. Joy J. Moore, Fuller Theological Seminary
Dec. 18, 2016 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Dec. 11, 2016 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University pastor
Dec. 4, 2016 – Dr. David Weber, Lecturer in Theology
Nov. 27, 2016 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Nov. 20, 2016 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University pastor
Nov. 13, 2016 – Rev. Dr. George Heider, Chair, Department of Theology – No recording available; Manuscript here: 161113-luke-21-5-19-vu-heider
Nov. 6, 2016 – All Saints Sunday, Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Oct. 30, 2016 – Dr. Y. Franklin Ishida, Walt Wangerin Celebration of Excellence in Preaching Series
Oct. 23, 2016 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Oct. 16, 2016 – Deaconess E. Louise Williams
Oct. 9, 2016 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Oct. 2, 2016 – Mark Bartusch, associate professor of theology
Sept. 25, 2016 ~ Homecoming – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Sept. 18, 2016 – Rev. Brian T. Johnson, assistant vice president for mission and ministry
Sept. 11, 2016 – Rev. Joshua Hollmann, Walt Wangerin Celebration of Excellence in Preaching Series
Sept. 4, 2016 – Rev. Walter Wangerin Jr.
Aug. 28, 2016 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Aug. 21, 2016 – Welcome Sunday – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University pastor
Aug. 14, 2016 – Football Sunday – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor

Candlelight Evening Prayer 2016–17

May 7, 2017 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University pastor
April 30, 2017 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University pastor
April 23, 2017 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University pastor
April 16, 2017 – Easter – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University pastor
April 9, 2017 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University pastor
March 26, 2017 – Senior Brittany Barkus
March 19, 2017 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University pastor
Feb. 26, 2017 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, Prayer Vigil
Feb. 19, 2017 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University pastor
Feb. 12, 2017 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University pastor
Feb. 5, 2017 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University pastor
Jan. 29, 2017 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University pastor
Jan. 22, 2017 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University pastor
Jan. 15, 2017 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University pastor
Dec. 11, 2016 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University pastor
Dec. 4, 2016 – Senior Brittany Barkus
Nov. 27, 2016 – Rev. Rebecca Yowler
Nov. 13, 2016 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Nov. 6, 2016 – Cody Wilson
Oct. 30, 2016 – Senior Genevieve Dornemann
Oct. 23, 2016 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Oct. 16, 2016 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Oct. 9, 2016 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Oct. 2, 2016 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Sept. 25, 2016 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Sept. 18, 2016 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Sept. 11, 2016 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Sept. 4, 2016 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Aug 28, 2016 – Evan McVann, senior
Aug. 21, 2016 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University pastor

Celebrate! 2016–17

May 10, 2017 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
May 3, 2017 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
April 26, 2017 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
April 19, 2017 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
April 5, 2017 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
March 22, 2017 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
March 1, 2017 – Ash Wednesday – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Feb. 22, 2017 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Feb. 15, 2017 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Feb. 8, 2017 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Feb. 1, 2017 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Jan. 25, 2017 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Jan. 15, 2017 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Dec. 14, 2016 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Dec. 7, 2016 – No recording available
Nov. 30, 2016 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Nov. 16, 2016 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Nov. 9, 2016 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Nov. 2, 2016 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Oct. 26, 2016 – Rev. Ben Ahlersmeyer
Oct. 19, 2016 – Rev. Ben Ahlersmeyer
Oct. 12, 2016 – Rev. Ben Ahlersmeyer
Oct. 5, 2016 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Sept. 28, 2016 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Sept. 21, 2016 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Sept. 14, 2016 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Sept. 7, 2016 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Aug. 31, 2016 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Aug. 24, 2016 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor

Morning Prayer 2016–17

May 16, 2017 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
May 15, 2017 – Katie Bahn, junior, nursing major
May 8, 2017 – Father Chris Stanish, St. Teresa’s
May 1, 2017 – Dr. Amy Cory, Associate Professor of Nursing
April 24, 2017 – Deaconess Lindsay Fertig (no recording available)
April 17, 2017 – Stacia Hackmann, senior
April 12, 2017 – Genevieve Dornemann, senior
April 11, 2017 – Evan McVann, senior
April 10, 2017 – Dr. Peter Kanelos, Dean of Christ College
April 3, 2017 – Matthew Puffer, Assistant Professor of Humanities and Ethics, Christ College
March 27, 2017 – Brother James Dickson, Come Be Blessed Barbershop
March 20, 2017 – Dr. Matthew Becker, Professor of Theology
Feb. 27, 2017 – Nicholas Kauffman, Lily Fellow
Feb. 20, 2017 – Dr. Carolyn Whittier, Assistant Dean of Students for Greek Life, Leadership and Volunteer Programs.
Feb. 13, 2017 – Fr Chris Stanish, St. Teresa’s
Feb. 6, 2017 – Zachary Bruick, WRC Chair
Jan. 30, 2017 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Jan. 23, 2017 – Jeff Hazewinkel, director of the VU Center for the Arts
Dec. 6, 2016 – Ethan Stoppenhagen, junior
Dec. 5, 2016 – Dr. Christopher Cock, Phyllis and Richard Duesenberg Chair in Lutheran Music
Dec. 2, 2016 – Father Chris Stanish, St. T’s
Nov. 28, 2016 – Brittany Barkus (No audio available)
Nov. 14, 2016 – David King, senior
Nov. 7, 2016 – Katie Bernabei, Center for Civic Reflection
Oct. 31, 2016 – Ronald K. Rittgers, the Erich Markel Chair in German Reformation Studies (No audio available; text: oct-31-2016-reflection)
Oct. 24, 2016 – Tal Howard, Duesenberg Chair of Ethics
Oct. 17, 2016 – Provost Mark Biermann
Oct. 10, 2016 – Rev. Greg Jones, Lecturer in Theology
Oct. 3, 2016 – Ryan Blevins, asst. Dean of Students for Residential Life
Sept. 26, 2016 – Byron R. Martin, director of Multicultural Programs
Sept. 19, 2016 – Poor audio quality; no recording available
Sept. 12, 2016 – Rev. Brian Johnson, assistant vice president for mission and ministry
Sept. 5, 2016 – Lara Pudwell, associate professor, mathematics and statistics department
Aug. 29, 2016 – Mark Heckler, University president

Memorial Services & Other Special Events

Maundy Thursday 2017 – Deaconess E. Louise Williams preaching
Alin Glenn Meyer – Feb. 24, 2017
Leymah Gbowee, Liberian Peace Activist – Nov. 2, 2016
Nolan Gold – Oct. 12, 2016
Alan Kraft – Sept. 7, 2016

2015–2016

Sunday Mornings 2015–16

Aug. 23, 2015 – Welcome Sunday – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Aug. 30, 2015 – Rev. George C. Heider, chair, theology department
Sept. 6, 2015 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Sept. 13, 2015 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Sept. 20, 2015 – Rev. Karyn Wiseman, Wangerin Preaching Series
Sept. 27, 2015 – Homecoming Sunday – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox, University pastor
Oct. 4, 2015 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Oct. 11, 2015 – Deaconess E. Louise Williams, executive director emeritus of the Lutheran Deaconess Association
Oct. 18, 2015 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox

Spring Semester 2016:

Jan. 10, 2016 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Jan. 24, 2016 – George C. Heider, chair, theology department
Jan. 31, 2016 – Rev. James. A. Wetzstein
Feb. 7, 2016 – Deaconess E. Louise Williams, executive director emeritus of the Lutheran Deaconess Association
Feb. 14, 2016 – Rev. Walter Wangerin Jr., senior research professor in English
Feb. 21, 2016 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Feb. 28, 2016 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
March 27, 2016 – Easter Sunday – Bishop William O. Gafkjen
Senior Sunday, May 1, 2016 – Reflections from five graduating seniors
May 8, 2016 – Fred Niedner, senior research professor of theology

Wangerin Celebration of Excellence in Preaching Series 2015–16

April 24, 2016 – Rev. Victor J. Belton
April 3, 2016 – Rev. Karoline M. Lewis
Nov. 8, 2015 – Rev. Matt Peeples
Sept. 20, 2015 – Rev. Karyn Wiseman

Memorial Service – Samantha Salvador

March 22, 2017

Memorial Service – Wilberto Gonzalo Mendosa

April 13, 2016

Holy Week 2016

Maundy Thursday, March 24, 2016 – Rev. John A. Nunes
Good Friday, March 25, 2016 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
March 27, 2016 – Easter Sunday – Bishop William O. Gafkjen

Opening Convocation

Opening Convocation – Aug. 25, 2015

Candlelight 2015–16

Aug. 23, 2015 – Recording not available
Aug. 30, 2015 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Sept. 6, 2015 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Sept. 27, 2015 – Genevieve Dornemann
Oct. 11, 2015 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Oct. 18, 2015 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Feb. 7, 2016 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Feb. 21, 2016 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
March 27, 2016 – Myles Hayden
May 1, 2016 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox

Celebrate 2015–16

Aug. 26, 2015 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Sept. 2, 2015 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Sept. 9, 2015 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Sept. 23, 2015 – Cogan Blackmon
Sept. 30, 2015 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Oct. 7, 2015 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Oct. 14, 2015 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein

Morning Prayer 2015–16

A series on “What’s on YOUR Calendar? Setting Priorities for a Faithful Life”

Aug. 31, 2015 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Sept. 7, 2015 – Rev. John A. Nunes, Emil & Elfrieda Jochum University Chair
Sept. 14, 2015 – Carlos Miguel-Pueyo, associate professor of foreign languages and literatures
Oct. 5, 2015 – Julien Smith, assistant professor, Christ College
Oct. 12, 2015 – Tom Cedel, distinguished visiting professor of leadership
Oct. 19, 2015 – Stacy Maugans, associate professor of music
Jan. 11, 2016 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein, University pastor
Feb. 1, 2016 – Heath Carter, assistant professor of history
Feb. 8, 2016 – Senior Cogan Blackmon
Feb. 22, 2016 – SimonMary Aihiokhai, visiting assistant professor of theology
March 14, 2016 – Deaconess Lisa Polito, executive director of the LDA
March 28, 2016 – Senior Miranda Joebgen
April 11, 2016 – Rick AmRhein, Chief Information Officer
April 18, 2016 – Jennifer Ziegler, dean, Graduate School & Continuing Education
April 25, 2016 – Andy White, professor of theatre

2014–2015

Sunday Mornings 2014–15

Aug. 24, 2014 Welcome Sunday – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Aug. 31, 2014 – Fred Niedner
Sept. 7, 2014 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Sept. 21, 2014 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Sept. 28, 2014 – Rev. Wesley Avram, Wangerin Celebration of Excellence in Preaching Series
Oct 5, 2014 – Rev. Travis Scholl, Wangerin Celebration of Excellence in Preaching Series
Oct. 12, 2014 – Homecoming – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Oct 19, 2014 – Family Weekend – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Oct. 26, 2014 – Reformation Sunday – Rev. Mark Bartusch
Nov 2, 2014 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Nov. 9, 2014 – Louise Williams
Nov. 16, 2014 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Dec. 14, 2014 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Jan. 18, 2015 – James Capers
Jan. 25, 2015 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Feb. 8, 2015 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Feb. 15, 2015 – Rev. George C. Heider
Feb. 22, 2015 – Rev. Wyvetta Bullock, Wangerin Preaching Series
April 12, 2015 – Rev. Tim Runtsch, Wangerin Preaching Series
April 19, 2015 – Deaconess Kristin Lewis
April 26, 2015 – Rev. David Weber
May 3, 2015 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
May 10, 2015 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein

Holy Week 2015

Palm Sunday – March 29, 2015 – Rev. John A. Nunes
Maundy Thursday – April 2, 2015 – Deaconess Louise Williams
Good Friday – April 3, 2015 – Rev. Brian Johnson
Easter Sunday – April 5, 2015 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein

Morning Prayer 2014–15

Sept. 1, 2014 – Mark Heckler, University President
Sept. 8, 2014 – Christoffer Grundmann, John R. Eckrich University Chair in Religion and the Healing Arts
Sept. 22, 2014 – John Nunes, Emil & Elfrieda Jochum University Chair
Sept. 29, 2014 – Rev. Wesley Avram
Oct. 6, 2014 – Provost Mark Biermann
Oct. 13, 2014 – Monique Nunes, Associate Director, Office of Multicultural Programs
Oct. 20, 2014 – Stan Zygmunt, Physics and Astronomy Chair
Oct. 27, 2014 – No recording available
Nov. 3, 2014 – Samuel Graber, Assistant Professor of Humanities and Literature, Christ College
Nov. 10, 2014 – Scott Chuchla, Campus Minister, Saint Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center
Nov. 24, 2014 – No Morning Prayer, Thanksgiving Break
Dec 1, 2014 – Valerie Webdell, Lutheran Deaconess Association
Jan. 12, 2015 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Jan. 26, 2015 – Elizabeth Lynn
Feb. 9, 2015 – Mike Avery, Head Coach, Men’s Soccer
Feb. 16, 2015 – Margaret deVeer, senior
No services recorded during Spring Break
March 22, 2015 – Rev. Frederick Niedner
March 27, 2015 – Nate King
March 30, 2015 – Jared Townley
March 31, 2015 – Daniel Segner
April 1, 2015 – Taylor Wiese
Apri 2, 2015 – Charlotte Lindstrom
April 6, 2015 – Chloe Lash
April 20, 2015 – Prayer & Praise
April 27, 2015 – Deaconess Kristin Lewis
May 4, 2015 – Tom Cedel, Distinguished Visiting Professor of Leadership
May 11, 2015 – Holly Simpson, Assistant Director, Career Center

Candlelight Evening Prayer 2014–15

Fall series on Identity

Aug. 31, 2014 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Sept. 7, 2014 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Sept. 14, 2014 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Sept. 21, 2014 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Sept. 28, 2014 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Oct. 5, 2014 – Lindsay Fertig
Oct 12, 2014 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Oct. 19, 2014 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Oct. 26, 2014 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Nov. 2, 2014 – Caleb Rollins
Nov. 9, 2014 – Miranda Joebgen
Nov. 16, 2014 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Nov. 23, 2014 – No Candlelight – Thanksgiving Break
Jan. 11, 2015 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Jan. 18, 2015 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Jan. 25, 2015 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Feb. 1, 2015 – Service Canceled
Feb. 8, 2015 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Feb. 15, 2015 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Feb. 22, 2015 – Josh Buzbee
March 15, 2015 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
March 22, 2015 – Rebecca Butler
March 29, 2015 – Karl Anliker
April 12, 2105 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
April 26, 2015 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
May 3, 2015 – Charlotte Lindstrom
May 10, 2015 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox

Celebrate!

Aug. 27, 2014 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Sept. 3, 2014 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Sept. 10, 2014 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Sept. 17, 2014 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Sept. 24, 2014 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Oct. 1, 2014 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Oct. 7, 2014 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Oct. 15, 2014 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Oct. 22, 2014 – David Rojas Martinez
Oct. 29, 2014 – John A. Nunes, Emil & Elfrieda Jochum University Chair
Nov, 5, 2014 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Nov. 12, 2014 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Nov. 19, 2014 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Nov. 26, 2014 – No Celebrate (Thanksgiving Break)
Dec. 3, 2014 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Dec. 10, 2014 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Dec. 17, 2014 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Jan. 14, 2015 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Jan. 21, 2015 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Jan. 28, 2015 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Feb. 4, 2015 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Feb. 11, 2015 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Feb. 18, 2015 – Ash Wednesday – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Feb. 25, 2015 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
March 18, 2015 – Harvey House
March 25, 2015 – Guest Jimmy O’Connell
April 1, 2015 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
April 8, 2015 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
April 15, 2015 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
April 22, 2015 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
April 29, 2015 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
May 6, 2015 – Guest Dan Beirne, Valpo ’07

Institute of Liturgical Studies 2015

Opening Service – Reflection – 4/13/15
Eucharist Service – John Nunes – 4/14/15
Closing Eucharist Service – James Honig – 4/15/15

LBAA 2015 Opening Ceremony

3/19/15 – Pastor Ted Andrada

Memorial Service – David L. Schroeder

Welcome and Remembrance – Mark Heckler, President
First Reading – Marla Wood Kay
Second Reading – Redrick Taylor
Gospel Reading – Fr. Kevin McCarthy
Homily – Rev. Fred Niedner

December 2014 Commencement

Dec. 14, 2014 – Frederick Niedner

Memorial Service – Prof. Gary Fetter

Nov. 15, 2014 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox

Opening Convocation 2014

Aug. 26, 2014 – President Mark Heckler’s address
Aug. 26, 2014 – Trevor Richardson, student body president

2013–2014

Sunday Mornings 2013–14

May 11, 2014 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
May 4, 2014 – Rev. John A. Nunes
April 27, 2014 – Rev. Barbara K. Lundblad
April 20, 2014 – Easter Sunday – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
April 13, 2014 – Palm/Passion Sunday – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
March 31, 2014 – Deaconess Louise Williams
March 23, 2014 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Spring Break March 2–16 – No recordings
Feb. 23, 2014 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Feb. 16, 2014 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Feb. 9, 2014 – Rev. Brian Johnson
Feb. 2, 2014 – Rev. Dean Nadasdy
Jan. 19, 2014 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Jan. 12, 2014 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Dec. 15, 2013 – Rev. John Nunes
Dec. 8, 2013 – David K. Weber, Lecturer in Theology
Dec. 1, 2013 – Break. No recording.
Nov 24, 2013 – Break. No recording.
Nov. 17, 2013 – Leopoldo Sanchez, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis ~ Wangerin Excellence in Preaching Series
Nov. 10, 2013 – Deaconess Karen Melang
Nov. 3, 2013 – Rev. Britta Taddiken, St Thomas Kirche
Oct. 27, 2013 – Reformation Sunday, Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Oct. 20, 2013 – Rev. James Honig, Wangerin Excellence in Preaching Series
Oct. 13 – Fall Break ~ no recording
Oct. 6, 2013 – Rev. James Wetzstein
Sept. 29, 2013 – Homecoming Sunday, Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Sept. 15, 2013 – Walter Wangerin Jr.
Sept. 8, 2013 – Rev. Fred Niedner
Sept. 1, 2013 – Rev. Brian T. Johnson
Aug. 25, 2013 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein

Holy Week 2014

April 20, 2014 – Easter Sunday – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
April 13, 2014 – Palm/Passion Sunday – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Good Friday – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Maundy Thursday – Frederick Niedner

MLK 2014 Convocation

Jan. 20, 2014 – Rev. John Nunes

Winter Commencement 2013

Speaker Amy L. Vie, B.S.N., addresses the graduates 12/15/13
President Mark Heckler‘s charge to the graduates

Candlelight Evening Prayer 2013–14

May 11, 2014 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
May 4, 2014 – Ben Ema
April 27, 2014 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
April 13, 2014 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
April 6, 2014 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
March 30, 2014 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
March 23, 2014 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
March 16, 2014 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Feb. 9, 2014 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Nov 24, 2013 – Break. No recording.
Nov 17, 2013 – Charlotte Lindstrom
Nov 10, 2013 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Nov. 3, 2013 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Oct. 27, 2013 – Deaconess Diane Marten
Oct 6, 2013 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Sept. 29, 2013 – Johannah Facer
Sept. 22, 2013 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Sept. 15, 2013 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox

Celebrate!

(Check out the Celebrate Facebook page)

May 7, 2014 – Rev. James Wetzstein
April 30, 2014 – Rev. James Wetzstein
April 24, 2014 – Rev. James Wetzstein
March 19, 2014 – Students reflect on their spring break service trip experiences
Feb. 5, 2014 – Rev. James Wetzstein
Jan. 29, 2014 – Rev. James Wetzstein
Jan. 22, 2014 – Jared Townley
Jan. 15, 2014 – Rev. James Wetzstein
Dec. 11, 2013 – J. Wunderlich
Dec. 4, 2013 – Rev. James Wetzstein
Oct. 31 2013 – Rev. James Wetzstein

Morning Prayer 2013–14

May 2014:

May 12, 2014 – Senior Abby Matter
May 5, 2014 – Provost Mark Schwehn

April 2014:

April 28, 2014 – Rev. Sarah Friesen-Carper
April 14, 2014 – Jill Clark
April 7, 2014 – Rebecca Butler

March 2014:

March 24, 2014 – Nancy Scannell
March 17, 2014 – Mark Bartusch

February 2104:

Feb. 24, 2014 – Edward Upton
Feb. 17, 2014 – Heath Carter
Feb. 10, 2014 – Peter Kanelos
Feb. 3, 2014 – Jenni Prough

January 2014:

Jan. 13, 2014 – Caleb Rollins

Advent series:

Dec. 2, 2013 – Jacob Igney
Dec. 3, 2013 – No recording available
Dec. 4, 2013 – Jared Townley
Dec. 5, 2013 – David Rojas Martinez
Dec. 6, 2013 – Rachel Gilman
Dec. 9, 2013 – No recording available
Dec. 10, 2013 – Johannah Facer
Dec. 11, 2013 – Rebecca Berry

Morning Prayer Fall 2013:

Nov. 18, 2013 –John Harrison
Nov. 11, 2013 – Monique Nunes
Nov. 4, 2013 – Roger Powell
Oct. 28, 2013 – Bonnie Dahlke
Oct. 7, 2013 – Carrie Whittier
Sept. 30, 2013 – Iantha Scheiwe
Sept. 9, 2013 – Carolyn Leeb

Institute of Liturgical Studies

Closing Eucharist Service April 30, 2014 – J. Rippentrop
April 29, 2014 – Rev. Charlene M. Rachuy Cox
Opening Eucharist Service – April 28, 2014 – Frederick Niedner

Celebration of the Life of Prof. Gus Sponberg ~ Nov. 9, 2013

President Mark Heckler remembers
Robert Palumbo remembers
Michael Mead remembers
Walt Wangerin remembers
Paul Shriner remembers
Jon Magnuson remembers

Celebration of the Life of Prof. Alan Bloom ~ Oct. 14, 2013

Colleen Sequin, associate professor of history and wife of Prof. Alan Bloom
President Mark Heckler remembers
Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas remembers
Heath Carter, Assistant Professor of History, remembers
Holly Singh, Director, Office of International Students and Scholars, remembers
Peter Mercer-Taylor, Associate Professor of Musicology, University of Minnesota, remembers
Tom Cummings, Satellite Theological Education Program, University of Notre Dame, remembers
Ben Lieske, former student, faculty of Valparaiso High School, remembers
Frederick Niedner, Professor of Theology, remembers

Previous Years

(Please note: sermons are not recorded during academic breaks.)

Homecoming Sunday – Oct 7, 2012 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein text version
May 20, 2012 – Baccalaureate – President Mark Heckler
May 19, 2012 – Senior Service – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
May 13, 2012 – Rev. Frederick Niedner
May 6, 2012 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
May 6, 2012– Candlelight – Rev. Charlene M. Cox
April 29, 2012 – Rev. George Heider
April 29, 2012 – Candlelight – Rev. Charlene M. Cox
April 22, 2012 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
April 22, 2012 – Candlelight – Rev. Charlene M. Cox
April 15, 2012 – Rev. Mark Bartusch
April 8, 2012 – Easter Sunday – Rev. Charlene M. Cox
April 8, 2012 – Candlelight – Rev. Charlene M. Cox
April 5, 2012 – Maundy Thursday – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
March 25, 2012 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Feb. 26, 2012 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein
Feb. 19, 2012 – Rev. Walter Wangerin Jr.
Feb. 19, 2012 – Rev. Charlene M. Cox
Dec. 11, 2011 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein John 1:6–8, 19–28
Nov. 13, 2011 – Rev. James A. Wetzstein Matthew 25:14–30
Nov. 13, 2011 – Rev. Charlene Cox

To hear or read homilies delivered at Morning Prayer in previous academic years, please see our Morning Prayer pages.

You can also hear sermons from our Celebrate! service.

2010–11 and earlier

Nov. 15, 2009 ~ Walter Wangerin Jr.

We are able to offer the following text versions of sermons:

Sermon for Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 ~ The Rev. Phyllis N. Kersten, Interim Pastor
Sermon for Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010 ~ The Rev. Phyllis N. Kersten, Interim Pastor
Sermon for Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010 ~ The Rev. Frederick Niedner, professor of theology.
Sermon for Sunday, July 4, 2010 ~ The Rev. Donald H. Williams, pastor emeritus, Immanuel Lutheran Church
Sermon for Sunday, June 13, 2010 ~ The Rev. James A. Wetzstein, university pastor
Sermon for Sunday, May 23, 2010 ~ The Rev. Phyllis N. Kersten, interim pastor
President’s Message for Baccalaureate, May 16, 2010 ~ President Mark Heckler
Sermon for Sunday, May 9, 2010 ~ the Rev. Phyllis N. Kersten, interim pastor
Message for Sunday, April 18, 2010 ~ Provost Mark Schwehn
Sermon for the Memorial Service for Pastor Darlene Grega ~ April 17, 2010 by the Rev. Frederick Niedner
Sermon for the Funeral of John Steven Paul ~ July 16, 2009 by the Rev. Frederick Niedner
Sermon from the 50th anniversary of the Chapel’s dedication ~ Sept. 27, 2009 by the Rev. David Kehret