Before we could share our photos on Facebook, we had to make prints to send them to friends. In the best of all possible worlds, we even wrote the year, location, names or event on the back of the picture.

If you're like me, you have a stash of unmarked photos taking up space in a closet or cabinet. Sorting and diligently identifying them is one of my "when I have time" projects -- while I still remember who is in those pictures.  

It works the same way at LSTC. We have a huge stash of photos in the archives. Whoever took them was going to get around to identifying them when things slowed down. Now it's decades later. We can identify some of them, but there are a lot we don't know. We need your help to fill in  the missing information for these pictures. 

We're posting some of the "mystery photos" on our SmugMug account www.lstc.smugmug.com in a gallery called "History and Captions Needed."

Maybe you know who was at the LSTC prom in 1983 or who is in that picture of the Gospel Choir. Who are the people holding flags from other countries and what was the event?

A lot of the photos are from the early 1980s through the mid-1990s. If you were at LSTC then as a student, staff, or faculty member, please take a look and see if you can identify anyone. 

Future generations will thank you! Besides, it's just fun to look at those old pictures and say, "Wow! Look how young we were!"

Enjoy - and thanks for your help -

Jan Boden

Director of Communications and Marketing

jboden@lstc.edu

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March 10-11 Faithful Living in an Interfaith World 

Why do Christians engage in interfaith encounter and dialogue? What is it deep within our specific traditions that motivates us for and sustains us in this endeavor?

On Mon., March 11, at 9 a.m., Dr. Mark Swanson, Harold S. Vogelaar Professor of Christian-Muslim Studies and Interfaith Relations, presents "Entertaining Angels: The Whys and Wherefores of Interfaith Hospitality." Multiple workshops will help participants get acquainted with and work in the interfaith community. Cost: $75.00. [ Register online now and view info about the Conference workshops. ]

Bonus event: Sun., March 10 at 7:30 p.m. A free concert by by the Salaam-Shalom Music Project, comprised of members of Chicago's Maxwell Street Klezmer Band and artists from the Arabic music community, will introduce a lecture by Eboo Patel, founder of Interfaith Youth Core.  [Learn more.]

News from LSTC 

2013 LSTC Distinguished Alumni honored March 11 

The 2013 Distinguished Alumni are the Rev. Dr. Javier R. Alanis, the Rev. Richard Bruesehoff, the Rev. Emmanuel Jackson, the Rev. Nancy Feniuk Nelson, and the Rev. Linda Norman. An awards ceremony and reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. on March 11 in the Augustana Chapel at LSTC.

"These five distinguished alumni witness to the breadth and depth of service of LSTC graduates in the church and the world," said President James Nieman. "We give thanks to God for the many ways they witness to the good news of Jesus Christ through their varied ministries and for their wise leadership that inspires others to live faithful lives." [ Read more ]

Scherer Lecture examines duality of mission presence in East Asia 

On Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 4 p.m., the Rev. Delbert Anderson, program director for East Asia from 1970-1997 for the Lutheran Church in America (LCA) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), reflects on the church's involvement in that region since the end of World War II. 

In his lecture, "Mission Duality - Both Giving and Receiving," Anderson will look at how the mission agency responded in terms of policy, personnel and money to the closing of China. The free lecture is in the LSTC Common Room, 1100 East 55th Street, Chicago. A reception immediately follows the lecture. [ Read more ]

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Two Stewardship Conferences at LSTC in April 

Between Economy and Ecology

April 6, 9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

This free stewardship event is for seminarians, pastors, and leaders in ELCA congregations. You'll learn about solar power at Luther College from James Martin-Schramm and how to launch a small-scale solar energy project at your home or church. The free lunch will be made from locally grown and organic ingredients. Afternoon workshops focus on energy efficiency and green practices. LSTC's Green Zone, the Tithing and Stewardship Foundation and Stewards of Abundance are sponsoring this event. RSVP to greenzone@lstc.edu.

Faithful Living & Joyful Giving

April 27, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

What the Bible teaches about stewardship is surprisingly good news. Bible scholar Mark Allan Powell shares his journey from being a notoriously bad steward to discovering the biblical pathway "from duty to delight." This workshop will help you identify tools and insights to continue the stewardship journey, lead members to see biblical stewardship differently, understand that stewardship is about enjoying a closer relationship with God. It is not just about fundraising - it is a way of life. Registration is $30 before April 15, then $35 at http://www.mcselca.org/what/stewardship/conference.php. Fee includes lunch and a copy of Powell's book, Giving to God. Sponsored by the Metropolitan Chicago Synod and LSTC's Tithing and Stewardship Foundation.

"I don't know what I'd do without the Annual Fund!"

Lutheran Choir of Chicago comes to LSTC 

On March 17 at 4 p.m., the renowned Lutheran Choir of Chicago will perform their program for Lent, "The Lamb: Grant Us Peace" at LSTC. Tickets are available online at  www.lutheranchoirofchicago.org. 

Save the Dates: 

Many Voices, One Story: LSTC Now and into the Future 

On April 11, President James Nieman will talk about the state of the seminary and possibilities for LSTC's future. The free event begins after chapel at approximately 11:30 a.m.  

Eighth Annual Sacred Texts Conference

Sunday, April 21, 2013, 2 - 5 p.m.,scholars from the three Abrahamic traditions and those who attend discuss together a particular topic from the perspective of the scriptures of each religion. This year's conference will be held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1234 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, Ill. 

Dr. Margot Kassmann to speak at LSTC

Theologian and leader in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Germany (EKD), Dr. Margot Kässmann, will be speaking on "Challenges of the Reformation Jubilee 2017" at LSTC on Wednesday, June 5 at 2 p.m. 

This lecture and ecumenical responses will mark the beginning of LSTC's celebrations of the Reformation Jubilee and highlight LSTC's relationship with global Lutheranism. 

A tour of LSTC's Rare Book Collection will feature works of Luther and other 16th Century Reformers.

Opportunities at LSTC      

Feb. 17 - 19 - Seminary Sampler

Feb. 25, 4 p.m. - Youth in Mission's 10th birthday party 

Feb. 26, 4 p.m. - Scherer Lecture

March - Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Mar. 8, 6- 9 p.m. - Friday Film with Green Zone - "Switch"

Mar. 10, 7:30 p.m. - Leadership Series free lecture and concert

Mar. 11, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Leadership Series lecture and workshops $

Mar. 11, 5:30 p.m. - Distinguished Alumni Awards presentation

Mar. 15, 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Fifth Annual Student Symposium on Religion and Science

Mar. 17, 4 p.m. - Lutheran Choir of Chicago Concert $

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