Worship at Luther

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Pastor Melissa Bills

Director of College Ministries
College Pastor
Center for Faith and Life 108

Office for College Ministries

Whether it's for weekly, monthly, or special celebrations, there are lots of ways to gather and worship together on campus!

A Glimpse of Worship at Luther

Student receives the imposition of ashes at Ash Wednesday Worship.

Student musicians sing at Ash Wednesday Worship service

Student musicians often share their talents at chapel and worship services.

People singing off a song sheet in a worship service.

The entire campus community is invited to participate in worship.

Black Student Union members at Kwanzaa Celebration Chapel

The Black Student Union leads the Kwanzaa celebration in chapel.

Pastor Melissa distributes communion at Welcome Week Worship

Pastor Melissa Bills serves communion at Family Weekend Worship in the CFL.

Students lead Dia De Los Muertos Chapel service

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Chapel

Student reading at Candlelight Worship service

Candlelight Worship is held the Sunday before finals week during the Advent season.

Pastor Melissa speaking to attendees for Holy Week Dinner Worship

Holy Week Dinner Worship in Peace Dining Room.

Students draw on canvases for Hearts of Peace collaborative project

Hearts for Peace is a collaborative art project with contributions from students.

Students light candles at All Saints Day chapel

Students, faculty, and staff light candles in honor or memory of loved ones at All Saints Chapel.

Julia Ronning '29 provides a reading during the Jazz Lessons and Carols worship service.

Chapel Break

Chapel Break is built into the Luther class schedule every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:30-10:50 a.m. All students, staff and faculty are invited to join us during this intentional pause.

Fika [coffee and treats]

Mondays – 10:30-10:50am – CFL Steps

Fika [coffee+treats] is a great time to take a break and breathe with friends as the week gets started! Rain or shine or snow, we’ll be outside with hot coffee and tea, delicious treats, and delightful conversation. Join us!

Chapel

Wednesdays & Fridays – 10:30-10:50am – CFL Main Hall

A combination of student, staff, and faculty speakers and musicians share their words and gifts of music during this life-giving time to pause and reflect. Speakers reflect on a variety of topics that are relevant to the church, the college and the world, reflecting the Rooted and Open philosophy of Luther as a College of the Church. All are welcome, regardless of faith background!

If you can’t make it to Chapel in person, you can also attend via livestream on our College Ministries YouTube Channel.

Emmaus: Communion at the Close of the Day

Mondays – 8pm – CFL Recital Hall

Emmaus is a weekly worship gathering that includes songs, prayer, scripture reflection, and the sharing of communion. Even if communion isn’t a regular part of your church or religious tradition, you are very welcome to join us as we connect with God and each other at the beginning of the week.

Sunday/Special Event Worship

We gather on campus for worship on select Sundays and other times throughout the year. Typical worship events include Welcome Weekend, Family Weekend, and Homecoming Weekend worship, Jazz Lessons and Carols during Christmas at Luther weekend, Candlelight Worship for Christmastime, Ash Wednesday evening worship, Holy Week Dinner Worship, community Easter Sunday worship, Baccalaureate, and other rotating theme worship during the spring. We encourage and equip students to join a local congregation for weekly Sunday worship. View a list of area churches or pick up a brochure from the College MInistries office.

Visit Luther’s events calendar to see upcoming worship services.

FIKA helps me reconnect with friends and acquaintances at the start of the week and helps me put my best foot forward.