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LSTC Opportunties
by Darcy A. Tillman M.Div. Class of 1999  When I was discerning where to go to seminary, there was not a doubt that LSTC was where I was supposed to be. LSTC had a strong faculty, was in a great location, and was part of a consortium of seminaries that would broaden my theological education and provide opportunities to understand ministry in a global context. While in seminary, I was also blessed with the opportunity to work in the Office of Admissions and to plan the seminary sampler weekends. I would always encourage prospective students to attend a seminary where they would be both challenged and nurtured in their ministry formation.
Indeed, LSTC was such a place for me. The opening class, "Unity in Diversity", set the tone for the studies. This class invited us to learn to be a community even with the diversity of our beliefs, experiences, and calls to ministry. I was nurtured in seminary through the chapel services, the mentoring from faculty and staff, and through spiritual direction.
In addition to my on campus experience, a highlight was my internship in the Central African Republic (C.A.R.). Prior to going to seminary, I had always wanted to live and work in French speaking Africa. I still value the support I received from the seminary as I prepared for this internship, as I lived in C.A.R., and when I returned.
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Campaign Progress Update
Equipping the Saints for Ministry ended the 2007 - 2008 fiscal year with a record amount of gifts received: $7,529,777.
Unrestricted gifts to the Annual Fund continue to grow - 9% this fiscal year. These vital dollars are used by LSTC in a multitude of ways, from the most basic (heating and electricity) to the essential (recruiting top-notch faculty), and everything in between. When you give unrestricted gifts to the Annual Fund, you allow LSTC the flexibility to respond to urgent needs as well as important opportunities.
As we grow the Annual Fund, cash gifts into the LSTC Fund grew nearly 90% last year. The LSTC Fund provides endowed scholarships and fellowships, faculty chairs, and funds for upcoming building modernization to create a better environment for teaching and learning using energy-efficient equipment.
Overall campaign progress continues to grow, and we look forward to sharing news and updates throughout the year.
For your gifts, prayers, and support through this past year let me say thank you. Please continue to keep the LSTC community in your prayers as we enter a new academic year.
Michael Klinefelter
Assistant Vice President for Advancement
mklinefe@lstc.edu
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News you should know
LSTC Cantorei debuts in Sept. 21 hymn festival
Daniel Schwandt, cantor to the seminary community, leads "All that Has Life and Breath: Singing with Creation," a hymn festival to begin the 2008-09 Chapel Music Series. The LSTC Cantorei, composed of members of the seminary community, will perform. Music begins at 4 p.m. in the Augustana Chapel at LSTC. A freewill offering will be gathered. Free on-street parking. The chapel is handicap accessible.
Ralph Klein to deliver Heritage Lecture on "Reading the Old Testament with Martin Luther - and Without Him!"
On Monday, Oct. 20, the Rev. Dr. Ralph W. Klein, Christ Seminary-Seminex Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, will present the annual Lutheran Heritage Lecture. The free lecture will be held in LSTC's Common Room starting at 11:45 a.m.
Read the press release.
Seminary Sampler: "Taste of LSTC" is accepting reservations for Oct. 26-28. Spread the word! Read all about it.
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Upcoming Reunions
Class of 1978 Reunion Pastor Dan Ward is organizing a 30-year reunion for the Class of 1978. The dates are set for Oct. 8-9 at LSTC.
Contact him at 845-452-1550 or email pastorward @stjohnselc.org. Read more.
35th Anniversary of Christ Seminary-Seminex.
On June 23 -25, 2009, LSTC will host the 35th anniversary celebration of Christ Seminary-Seminex. Save the date now and RSVP to Jessica Nipp at jnipp@lstc.edu or by phone at 319-541-3066. Your suggestions for the event are welcome.
Class of 1969
reunion May 16, 2009
Join classmates and their spouses at LSTC to get reacquainted and to share your memories of your year at LSTC. Contact Jessica Nipp at jnipp@lstc.edu. or 319-541-3066 for more information or to join the planning team. Read more.
Classes of 1959:
50-year reunion
in May 2009
Fifty year graduates of LSTC's predecessor schools will be honored at commencement on Sunday, May 17. All 50-year graduates are invited to a dinner in their honor and time to share their ministry stories on Saturday, May 16. For more information, please contact Ruth Ann Deppe at 773-256-0710 or rdeppe@lstc.edu.
Save the Dates:
LSTC's Women's Day 2008 - Sept. 27 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
LSTC's 2009
Leadership Conference.
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