Understanding that our whole life is an act of worship, we provide multiple opportunities to express our love for God with others through various chapel experiences. All are welcome to the worship life on campus.
Morning Chapel - Monday-Friday, 11:00am - 11:20am
Our morning chapels give us an opportunity to "take a deep breath" during the middle of the day, to be encouraged by celebrating God's love and faithfulness and to spend time with others in meaningful conversations.
The format (style) of our worship time varies from day to day. Generally, we begin with a welcome, then read scripture, sing a praise song or hymn, hear a message, spend time in prayer and are sent out with His blessing. The daily chapels also involve choirs and ensembles. We celebrate the Lord's Supper on special feast days.
Evening Chapel - Monday-Thursday, 10:00pm
- Monday- Compline - traditional format utilizing hymns of the church.
- Tuesday-Contemplative Prayer - a time of quieting oneself before the Lord.
- Wednesday-Fish - contemporary style utilizing a worship team.
- Thursday- Holden Evening Prayer - a modern liturgical experience.
Graebner Memorial Chapel
The Graebner Memorial Chapel was built in 1911 to be Concordia's gymnasium, and was transformed into a modern chapel seating approximately 300 people in 1955. The chapel is named for Dr. Martin Adolph Henry Graebner, who served as second president of Concordia from 1927-1946.
The ministry of Graebner Memorial Chapel is open to all and serves as a center for prayer, devotion and worship. Within the context of Lutheran heritage and centered in the Word, daily chapels provide diversity in music, speakers, and style. This ministry exists to strengthen and nourish the Christian journey and to equip God's people for service and witness in the context of their daily life.