Office of Church Relations
November 2009 - Church Relations Update
Exploring Careers Event - November 13-14
Do you know high school students interested in attending Concordia University, St. Paul? Encourage them to attend Exploring Careers! This overnight retreat gives high school students the opportunity to explore their vocational calling, while experiencing all that Concordia University has to offer. Exploring Careers will be held November 13th & 14th at Concordia University, St. Paul and the event is FREE! Contact the office of admission at 651-641-8230 or check out www.csp.edu/exploringcareers for more information.
MN South Transforming Volunteer Teachers' Workshop - November 14
This workshop is for all who serve in the capacity of teaching the saving faith. This event is designed for the Sunday School and Vacation Bible School Teacher, the Youth and Adult Bible Class Leader. The workshop will offer encouragement in teaching the truths of God?s Holy Word, equip participants with skills necessary to identify the saving Gospel message in a variety of Biblical narratives, and provide creative methods for both teaching and learning.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Peace Lutheran Church
400 Franklin Street Southwest
Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350-2425
The Presenters will be Jeffrey E. Burkart, Ph.D. Professor of Educational Media/Com. Director of Drama Ministry, Concordia University, St. Paul and Rev. Timothy L. Kinne, Assistant to the President for Congregational Services, The Minnesota South District.
For questions, please call (952) 435-2550.
Save the dates!
Junior High Gathering - April 23-24, 2010
More information will be coming in the next months. For questions, please contact:
Dr. Jeffrey E. Burkart
651-641-8426
jburkart@csp.edu
MN South Senior High Gathering hosted by Concordia, St. Paul - Fall 2010
Plans are underway for the next Sr. High Gathering to be held Fall 2010 at CSP! Date to be announced soon!
CSP Advancement Offers Charitable Giving Seminars
The Office of Advancement for Concordia is offering the services of their two Planned Giving Officers, Nathan Laible and Glenn Thiel, to do charitable giving seminars for churches and organizations. Their presentation will cover the Christian perspective of wills, estates and charitable gift planning. They are also available to meet individually with congregation members in their personal planning and their desire to include their church, Concordia and/or other ministries. To schedule a presentation, contact Nathan Laible at 651-641-8256 or email laible@csp.edu and Glenn Thiel at 651-641-8758 or email thiel@csp.edu.
Concordia Music Department Concerts
Concerts are held on Concordia's campus at 275 Syndicate Street N in St. Paul, MN.
For more information and a full list of concerts, please go to http://www.csp.edu/Music/Performances/index.html.
Friday, November 13, 2009 7:30 p.m.
Vocal Jazz/Jazz Ensemble Concert
Buetow Music Center Auditorium
Saturday, November 14, 2009 7:00 p.m.
Student Recital
Josh Hinck, baritone
Laura Mews, soprano
Jeana Ogren, pianist
Buetow Music Center Auditorium
Friday, December 4, 2009 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 5, 2009 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 6, 2009 3:00 p.m.
**Love's Pure Light:
The 2009 Fine & Performing Arts Christmas Concert
Buetow Music Center Auditorium
Tickets: $12 adult; $10 student/seniors
OvationTix: 1-866-811-4111
www.csp.edu/tickets
Monday, December 14, 2009 7:30 p.m.
Christmas Vespers Service
Graebner Memorial Chapel
Concordia Sundays
The Concordia Sunday program is designed to provide congregations with a Sunday morning experience that communicates the Gospel-centered mission and vision of Concordia University, St. Paul. Dates can be scheduled at any time during the calendar year. To learn more about this program or to schedule a Concordia Sunday at your congregation, please click here.
Stohlmann CD-ROM for Laity
Rev. Dr. Stephen C. Stohlmann, professor of Hebrew, Old Testament and Doctrine, has developed a CD-ROM consisting of a two-part study of Law and Gospel for laity. The first part, "Having Ears that Hear," is a seven lesson Bible study on the nature and functions of the Word of God. The second is an eight chapter study titled "Accusation: Demonic or Divine," which is designed to explore the paradox of how both God and Satan are at work in the Law of God. All proceeds go towards church work scholarships at Concordia. To order the CD-ROM, click here.
Food Shelf
The Concordia University Food Shelf serves income-eligible students and community members by allowing individuals to select a bag or two of non-perishable food and household supplies. For more information to get supplies or make a food or monetary donations, please click here for more information.
2009-20010 Theme of the Year: "The Light Shines in the Darkness" - based on the verse John 1:5 ESV
Mission:
The mission of Concordia University, St. Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian Gospel.
Questions regarding the Concordia University - St. Paul Church Relations Update can be directed to Amy Scholz, Director of Church Relations.
Concordia University, St. Paul is a private, four-year liberal arts university of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and one of 10 schools that comprise the Concordia University System. Established in 1893, Concordia offers a variety of liberal arts majors; programs in education, church professions and business; master's degrees in education, school-age care and Christian outreach; and degree-completion programs for adults. Concordia is also a member of the Minnesota Private College Council.
Visit Concordia University on-line at www.csp.edu.
