Rural Ministry Conference
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Reu Memorial Library Book Sale
Open to the public
March 4-5, 2015
(7:30am -10:00pm)
March 6, 2015
(7:30am-12:00pm)
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Come to the Castle - Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
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Three Year Reunion - Class of 2012
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Children of Abraham - The Afterlife
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WTS Toolkit
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Our Mission
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2015 January Term Celebration
On February 2, the first day of Spring Prolog Week, the WTS community came together to celebrate the variety of activities students had participated in during January Term. Students set up displays and participated in group discussions and gave presentations in order to share what they had experienced during J-Term. Chapel was led by a J-Term group that day, and in the evening, a carnival and potluck were enjoyed.
 Second Year student, Mike HarriSon, who spent J-Term at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, says of the Prolog Week J-Term Celebration, "I think gathering after J-term is important to help us share our experiences with the community. Sometimes it's just informative to our classmates so they can have an idea what the different J-terms are like. It helps them decide what they want to do next J-term. More importantly, it gives us an opportunity to share our experiences. Some of these experiences are life-changing and very emotional. The presentations given by all the participants are informative and often very moving."
 Claire Ackley, a First Year student, shares, "After my J-Term in Guyana, South America, I needed time on my own to process my experience, and I also needed to reflect with the rest of my J-Term group by exchanging details of our individual experiences. However, the time I spent verbalizing my trip to my peers who had not been to Guyana - both in my small group and as a presenter to Wartburg as a whole - was a crucial step in my ability to get the most of my J-Term experience. I also loved hearing about everyone else's experiences; it was great for helping me decide what trips I may want to take for future J-Terms."
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Distance Learning Students on Campus for Prolog Week
Sixteen Distributed Learning (DL) students were on campus the first week in February for Spring Prolog Week. Jason Poole, a DL student in Wartburg's Master of Arts in Diaconal Ministry program, says of the chance to be on campus for Prolog Week, "For me, being on campus is truly like coming home. I have felt welcomed by every student, staff and faculty I have encountered. I feel like the Wartburg community goes out of its way to ensure DL students are felt as part of the family and while we don't see everyone everyday, when we are on campus it makes it that much more special." M.Div. student, Brian Hornbecker, who is also in the Distributed Learning program, agrees, "As a DL student, I really enjoy anytime that I have an opportunity to come to campus, but I especially love being here for prolog week because it's the one time each semester that everyone is here and we get the chance to interact with the full Wartburg community. The prolog weeks are really quite rejuvenating and give me a lot of energy for the semester to come."
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Considering Your Call Weekend
March 14-16, 2015
Are you or someone you know discerning a call to ministry? Wartburg Theological Seminary has many different ways to help you on the journey of discernment. One upcoming way is the Considering Your Call weekend, scheduled for March 14-16. Considering Your Call is a time for people who are discerning a call to ministry to be on campus and talk with current students, faculty, staff, and others also in the midst of discernment. It is a full and fun weekend of fellowship, conversation, and worship. Come and spend a weekend with others who are also asking the questions: "What does God need me to do? How is God calling me?" Learn more or register for Considering Your Call.
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Come to the Castle - Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
March 20, 2015
Come to the Castle is a continuing education program sponsored by Wartburg Seminary and the Tri-State Forum for clergy and congregational members. A special session of Come to the Castle will be held on March 20, with Bishop Elizabeth Eaton presenting to both clergy and their congregational members. The registration deadline for this session is March 13. Learn more or register today.
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WTS Takes Part in Tree Planting Ceremony in Germany
Christian communities from all over the world have contributed trees to the Luther Garten in Wittenberg, Germany including the Roman Catholics, the Orthodox, the Anglicans, the Reformed, the Methodists, the Lutheran World Federation and the Mennonite World Conference. They hope to plant 500 trees in celebration of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation.
On January 13, Dr. Craig Nessan, Academic Dean, led a group from Wartburg Theological Seminary in planting a quince tree in Luther Garten in Wittenberg. The group held a liturgy and received a certificate in sponsorship in recognition of the event. The video below provides some imagery of the event.
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Observance of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation
Observance of the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Second Vatican Council
Celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the
Signing of the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification
On February 12-13, Wartburg Theological Seminary, the Archdiocese of Dubuque, and Loras College co-sponsored a Celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the signing of the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification by the Lutheran World Federation and the Roman Catholic Church, October 31,1999. This Celebration was part of the Observance of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation (1517) and the Observance of the closing of the Second Vatican Council (1962-65).
Dr. Samuel Giere, Associate Professor of Homiletics & Biblical Interpretation and Director pro tem for the Center for Global Theologies at Wartburg Seminary, said of this event, "The historic observations of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation and the 50th anniversary of the end of the Second Vatican Council together with the 15th anniversary of the signing of the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification provide Lutheran and Roman Catholic Christians a wonderful opportunity for conversation, fellowship, and prayer in celebration of our common witness to the Triune God. We are deeply grateful for the partnerships that have opened the way for holding this event, in particular the partnership of the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Loras College, and Humanities Iowa."
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Rural Ministry Conference
March 1-3, 2015
Wartburg Seminary's Rural Ministry Conference is where leaders in rural communities and congregations gather to gain insight and inspiration, to network and neighbor that their ministries might be empowered. This ecumenical conference includes worship, keynote speakers, workshops, and Bible study, and offers participants a unique opportunity to network with others who are active in and concerned about rural ministry. This year's theme is "Practicing Care in Rural Congregations and Communities." Click here to learn more or to register.
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Exploring Faith - Online Courses
Whether you are new to theological education, looking to explore your faith, earn a certificate in a ministry specialty area, or a professional minister looking for an advanced course, Wartburg Theological Seminary has a Learning for Life program that is right for you. Wartburg's Exploring Faith, online and intensive courses
are open to everyone. Two advanced level courses will begin this April 13 and run until May 15 - Global Christologies: The Many Faces of Jesus and Stewardship in This New Age of Mission. Register for one of these courses today!
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Do you know a young person with passion to lead?
If so, nominate him/her for the Wartburg Youth Leadership School & ELCA Youth Gathering that will be held July 11-21! Nominations will be accepted soon!
Wartburg Seminary is looking for youth that are leaders or show leadership potential to join together for an ultimate faith journey. They will share in adventure, service, study, music and worship at the Wartburg Youth Leadership School and ELCA Youth Gathering.
Ben Nelson, past participant, says, "WYLS was such a special experience for me. The people you encounter that week will become family for life, and the connection you make with God is amazing. I felt that I definitely grew as a leader, and am still so grateful that I was able to be a part of WYLS. It looks great on college applications too!"
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Luther Academy of the Rockies
June 22 - July 2, 2015
We invite you to join us in the beautiful Colorado mountains for Luther Academy of the Rockies, Wartburg Theological Seminary's premier Learning for Life educational program for rostered leaders and their families. WTS alum, Tara Ulrich, who has participated in this event in the past, says, "This will be my fifth summer attending Luther Academy of the Rockies (LAR). I keep coming back every year because it is one of the best continuing education events I have ever attended. It also is a time and place that totally restores my soul. Luther Academy of the Rockies is very much family-orientated. I also always appreciate the topics and speakers for LAR. They have diverse presenters that know their topics extremely well. I always appreciate the conversations that take place during our class time. It also is a delight to spend time with old friends and meet new friends. And the added bonus is that LAR takes place in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. I am already counting down the months until I get to attend." Learn more or register today.
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