Sermons

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

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

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

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

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

(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