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Mission Statement
The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago forms visionary leaders to bear witness to the good news of Jesus Christ.
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Commencement weekend, members of the class of 1963 came to a campus they had never known, with people they didn't know, to celebrate 50 years of ministry. Well, a few of them knew each other, but the alumni who gathered came from four different campuses: Rock Island and Maywood, Central Seminary (which hadn't yet merged with LSTC) and Seminex (which merged much later).
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Members of Class of 1963
at 2013 Commencement
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"Many Voices, One Story" has been the theme as we've celebrated LSTC's first 50 years.
During its 50-year history, the voices that contribute to LSTC's story come from many different places.
As the one charged with sharing some of those historic voices with you during this celebration year, I have to tell you that I was barely able to scratch the surface.There are still many voices to be heard to fully tell the story of LSTC, but that's a task for a bona fide historian.
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Members of the Class of 2013
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What unites those many voices is the one story. That's why alumni from four schools can come together 50 years after they graduate and identify as the LSTC class of 1963. It's really not about the school. It's about the story, that one vital story that they have given their lives to sharing.
Who knows what LSTC, theological education, or even the church will look like in 50 years when the class of 2013 gets together?
But wherever they meet, what stories they will tell of 50 years of sharing the life-giving story of the good news of Jesus Christ!
Peace,
Jan Boden
Director of Communications and Marketing
jboden@lstc.edu
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News from LSTC
Professor Craig A. Satterlee elected bishop of North/West Lower Michigan Synod
Craig A. Satterlee, who serves as the Alex Jacob and Gerda Maria (Swanson) Carlson Professor of Homiletics at LSTC, was elected bishop of the North/West Lower Michigan Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America on May 21. He will be installed as bishop on September 22. Dr. Satterlee joined the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago faculty in August 2000 and has occupied the Carlson Chair in Homiletics since late 2001. [ Read more ]
Rachel R. Brocker appointed associate director of admissions and
financial aid
LSTC has appointed Rachel R. Brocker as associate director of admissions and financial aid, starting June 15. She has been serving as Seminary Sampler coordinator in the Office for Admissions and Financial Aid since August 2012, while a full-time student in LSTC's master of divinity program.
[ Read more ]
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Nominate distinguished alumni
You know an LSTC alum who does outstanding ministry. Nominate him or her for a 2014 LSTC Distinguished Alumni Award. The Alumni Board is accepting nominations through August 15. The awards will be presented March 10, 2014, at the conclusion of the Leadership Conference. Find the form here.
Take a few minutes now to fill it out and send it to Rachel Wind at rwind@lstc.edu.
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Journeying in the Footsteps blog
Professors Esther Menn and Barbara Rossing led 44 students, alumni and friends of LSTC on a two-week tour of Turkey from May 19 - June 2. Read about the experience in the words of the travelers in their blog.
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Video: M. Div. student Tina Heise - National Festival of Young Pastors
Tina Heise, who just completed her middler year, participated in the Festival of Young Preachers held by the Academy of Preachers in January. She spoke about preaching, the future of the church, and her mentors here.
Watch her full National Festival of Young Preachers sermon here.
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Save the date: Seminex 40th Anniversary
2014 marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of Christ Seminary-Seminex. Alumni, friends, and faculty are invited to come to LSTC June 17-19, 2014, to celebrate. If you'd like to be part of planning this gathering, contact Mark Van Scharrel at mvanscha@lstc.edu.
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Still time to double your gift
Your gift to the Annual Fund makes a huge difference to LSTC students. It keeps tuition low, provides financial assistance, and, of course, pays the electric bill (just try to recharge that laptop without electricity!) The Annual Fund accounts for over one-third of LSTC's income. And now your gift can do even more because until June 30 it may qualify to be doubled by the Helge Matching Gift. It's easy to make a gift online here.
The classes of 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 thank you!
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Coming this fall at LSTC
Scherer Lecture: Christian Presence and the Syrian Civil War
Dr. Mary Mikhael presents the annual Scherer Lecture on September 24 at 4 p.m. in LSTC's Common Room. Since the outbreak of the civil war in Syria, Dr. Mikhael has been interpreting the consequences of this tragedy for the Syrian and Lebanese people, particularly the Christian communities. She will examine the conditions in Syria and the global Christian response to the mind-boggling misery there. The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information contact Dr. Peter Vethanayagamony at pvethana@latc.edu.
Lutheran Heritage, Mexican Ancestry and the Future of the ELCA
The Rev. Dr. Javier "Jay" Alanis, executive director of the Lutheran Seminary Program in the Southwest, will present the Lutheran Heritage Lecture, "Lutheran Heritage, Mexican Ancestry and the Future of the ELCA," at LSTC on November 19 at 11:30 a.m. It is free and open to the public. The Lutheran Heritage Lecture Series is designed to provide a contemporary perspective on the Lutheran tradition.
Albert "Pete" Pero Jr. Multicultural Center events
LSTC observes Hispanic Heritage month on September 9, with "Treasures of Peru" presented at 5 p.m. in Room 350 and on September 19 at 4 p.m. with conversation and a meal in the Refectory.
The Pero Multicultural Center Benefit Concert is scheduled for Sunday, October 13 at 4 p.m. in the Augustana Chapel. On October 14, the 2nd Annual Pero Multicultural Center Lecture, "Leading Multicultural Congregations" is at 10 a.m. followed by a workshop on Christian education at 11:30 a.m. The Arab/Middle Eastern Heritage Month conversation and meal is on October 17 at 4 p.m. in the Refectory. The play, "Defamation" will be performed at LSTC on October 21 at 4 p.m.
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Opportunities at LSTC
Sept. 3 - Fall Semester begins
Sept. 4 - Opening Convocation
Sept. 9, 5 p.m. - Pero Multicultural Center "Treasures of Peru"
Sept. 19, 4 p.m. - Hispanic Heritage Month Conversation and Meal
Sept. 24, 4 p.m. - Scherer Lecture by Dr. Mary Mikhael
Oct. 13, 4 p.m. - Pero Multicultural Center Benefit Concert
Oct. 14, 10 p.m. - 2nd Annual Pero Multicultural Center Lecture
Oct. 14, 11:30 a.m. - Multicultural Workshop: Christian Education
Oct. 17, 4 p.m. - Arab/Middle Eastern Heritage Month Conversation and Meal
Oct. 21, 4 p.m. - "Defamation"
For more information about LSTC events see our Events Calendar.
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