Chapel of the Resurrection at Valparaiso University

Chapel of the Resurrection at Valparaiso University As a Christian community amid an academic setting, we seek a collaborative life together in our commitment and service to Jesus Christ. Centered in Christ, the ministry of the Chapel of the Resurrection at Valparaiso University proclaims God’s love, serves students, faculty, staff, and the wider community, and welcomes all.
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The Chapel offers eight worship services a week when classes are in session.

Mission: The Chapel's Mission and Vision: Centered in Christ, the ministry of the Chapel of the Resurrection proclaims God’s love, serves students, faculty, staff, and the wider community, and welcomes all. What does this mean? As a Christian community amid an academic setting, we seek a collaborative life together in our commitment and service to Jesus Christ. How do we seek to live out this mission? Through Worship and the Arts we proclaim God’s Word, offer our talents and gifts, and receive forgiveness, life and salvation Through Spiritual Formation and Empowerment for Service we teach and learn together, mentor toward leadership, and practice faith. Through a Lutheran Character and an Ecumenical and Interfaith Context we bear witness to the theology of the cross and embrace a diverse community through a variety of programs and chaplaincy. Through Hospitality and Stewardship we extend God’s welcome and care to all people and tend to that which is entrusted to us.

Operating as usual

A reminder you need to pre-register by 9 am for Sunday morning worship, since attendance is capped at 100 for everyone's...
08/29/2020
Sunday Morning Worship at the Valpo Chapel

A reminder you need to pre-register by 9 am for Sunday morning worship, since attendance is capped at 100 for everyone's safety. Dcs. Kristin Lewis will be preaching for our 10 a.m. service of Holy Communion.

Here's the ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday-morning-worship-at-the-valpo-chapel-tickets-117701806271?fbclid=IwAR1QIy2AQXWdl9jLFANMS0isg5ul83bvtT6y_w_Oiex3ztdQBdb3NgpW8NA

Worship is limited to 100 at this time. Reserve a place now.

08/28/2020

Morning Prayer

Thursday morning at 9:50 to 10:10 is a time of contemplative prayer. Join us. #valpochapel #takeabreak
08/26/2020

Thursday morning at 9:50 to 10:10 is a time of contemplative prayer. Join us. #valpochapel #takeabreak

Friday at Morning Prayer our next senior speaker is Veronica Campbell. Join us at 9:50 a.m. on the chapel patio.
08/26/2020

Friday at Morning Prayer our next senior speaker is Veronica Campbell. Join us at 9:50 a.m. on the chapel patio.

08/23/2020
Monday at Morning Prayer (9:50 a.m.) we begin a new speaker series, "Things I Hope For." It's Core Lab approved. Our fir...
08/21/2020

Monday at Morning Prayer (9:50 a.m.) we begin a new speaker series, "Things I Hope For." It's Core Lab approved. Our first speaker will be Dr. Susan VanZanten, Dean of Christ College. She also serves as Assistant Vice President for Mission & Spiritual Life. We also plan to livestream to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyvpDdN4Rtw_tlDvZQuhyLw

08/21/2020

Morning Prayer from the Chapel

For our first Friday Morning Prayer at 9:50 a.m. we'll be outside! Senior speaker is Madeline Brown and the Praise Band ...
08/20/2020

For our first Friday Morning Prayer at 9:50 a.m. we'll be outside! Senior speaker is Madeline Brown and the Praise Band plays!

Scenes from our first day of Morning Prayer -- outside.
08/19/2020

Scenes from our first day of Morning Prayer -- outside.

08/17/2020
New time for Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer at the ValpoChapel is at a new time -- 9:50 to 10:10 a.m. Mon.-Fri. when classes are in session.

Chapel of the Resurrection at Valparaiso University's cover photo
08/17/2020

Chapel of the Resurrection at Valparaiso University's cover photo

This Wednesday starting at 8:30 pm, stop by the the big white tent on the lawn (yes, our location has changed!) to meet ...
08/17/2020

This Wednesday starting at 8:30 pm, stop by the the big white tent on the lawn (yes, our location has changed!) to meet people from different service, music, and Bible study groups on campus! It's the Campus Ministries Fair, until 10 p.m. when our Celebrate! praise service starts on the porch. #maskup

08/17/2020
It's a new school year! And Morning Prayer starts today, too. We'll be outside, on the Chapel porch across from the libr...
08/17/2020

It's a new school year! And Morning Prayer starts today, too. We'll be outside, on the Chapel porch across from the library, starting at 9:50 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. to introduce what you can expect. Stop by!

The first Celebrate! service of the school year is tonight at 10, under the tent outside the Union. Wear your mask! Cele...
08/12/2020

The first Celebrate! service of the school year is tonight at 10, under the tent outside the Union. Wear your mask! Celebrate! is a late night worship service celebrating Holy Communion with a high energy band and a message that relates to your life as a student at Valparaiso University.

Our Peer Ministers are helping space chairs in the #valpochapel for social distancing. They’re looking forward to meetin...
08/11/2020

Our Peer Ministers are helping space chairs in the #valpochapel for social distancing. They’re looking forward to meeting the incoming class soon. #govalpo

As Solomon prays for wisdom, we seek to more deeply know the treasures of faith. In today’s gospel Jesus offers everyday...
07/26/2020

As Solomon prays for wisdom, we seek to more deeply know the treasures of faith. In today’s gospel Jesus offers everyday images that reveal to us the reign of God: a tree that becomes a sheltering home, yeast that penetrates and expands, a treasured pearl, a net that gains a great catch. Even as we seek the riches of God’s reign, the great surprise is that God’s grace finds us first!

Prayer of the Day:
Beloved and sovereign God, through the death and resurrection of your Son you bring us into your kingdom of justice and mercy. By your Spirit, give us your wisdom, that we may treasure the life that comes from Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

It is an age-old question: why is there evil in the world? In the parable of the wheat and the weeds Jesus suggests that...
07/19/2020

It is an age-old question: why is there evil in the world? In the parable of the wheat and the weeds Jesus suggests that both grow together until the harvest. With Paul, we long for the day that all creation will be set free from bondage and suffering. Having both weeds and wheat within us, we humbly place our hope in the promises of God, and from the Lord’s table we go forth to bear the fruit of justice and mercy.

Prayer of the Day
Faithful God, most merciful judge, you care for your children with firmness and compassion. By your Spirit nurture us who live in your kingdom, that we may be rooted in the way of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Almighty God, we thank you for planting in us the seed of your word. By your Holy Spirit help us to receive it with joy,...
07/12/2020

Almighty God, we thank you for planting in us the seed of your word. By your Holy Spirit help us to receive it with joy, live according to it, and grow in faith and hope and love, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

You are great, O God, and greatly to be praised. You have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they r...
07/05/2020

You are great, O God, and greatly to be praised. You have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you. Grant that we may believe in you, call upon you, know you, and serve you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

O God, you direct our lives by your grace, and your words of justice and mercy reshape the world. Mold us into a people ...
06/28/2020

O God, you direct our lives by your grace, and your words of justice and mercy reshape the world. Mold us into a people who welcome your word and serve one another, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Teach us, good Lord God, to serve you as you deserve, to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wo...
06/21/2020

Teach us, good Lord God, to serve you as you deserve, to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labor and not to ask for reward, except that of knowing that we do your will, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

God of compassion, you have opened the way for us and brought us to yourself. Pour your love into our hearts, that, over...
06/14/2020

God of compassion, you have opened the way for us and brought us to yourself. Pour your love into our hearts, that, overflowing with joy, we may freely share the blessings of your realm and faithfully proclaim the good news of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

It's Holy Trinity Sunday.God of heaven and earth, before the foundation of the universe and the beginning of time you ar...
06/07/2020

It's Holy Trinity Sunday.

God of heaven and earth, before the foundation of the universe and the beginning of time you are the triune God: Author of creation, eternal Word of salvation, life-giving Spirit of wisdom. Guide us to all truth by your Spirit, that we may proclaim all that Christ has revealed and rejoice in the glory he shares with us. Glory and praise to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever.
Amen.

Pentecost derives its name from the Jewish festival celebrating the harvest and the giving of the law on Mount Sinai fif...
05/31/2020

Pentecost derives its name from the Jewish festival celebrating the harvest and the giving of the law on Mount Sinai fifty days after Passover. Fifty days after Easter, we celebrate the Holy Spirit as God’s presence within and among us. In Acts the Spirit arrives in rushing wind and flame, bringing God’s presence to all people. Paul reminds us that though we each have different capacities, we are unified in the Spirit that equips us with these gifts. Jesus breathes the Holy Spirit on his disciples, empowering them to forgive sin. We celebrate that we too are given the breath of the Holy Spirit and sent out to proclaim God’s redeeming love to all the world.

Prayer for Pentecost:
O God, on this day you open the hearts of your faithful people by sending into us your Holy Spirit. Direct us by the light of that Spirit, that we may have a right judgment in all things and rejoice at all times in your peace, through Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

O God of glory, your Son Jesus Christ suffered for us and ascended to your right hand. Unite us with Christ and each oth...
05/24/2020

O God of glory, your Son Jesus Christ suffered for us and ascended to your right hand. Unite us with Christ and each other in suffering and in joy, that all the world may be drawn into your bountiful presence, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

May 21 is the Ascension of Our Lord. (Luke 24:44-53)Almighty God, your only Son was taken into the heavens and in your p...
05/21/2020

May 21 is the Ascension of Our Lord. (Luke 24:44-53)

Almighty God, your only Son was taken into the heavens and in your presence intercedes for us. Receive us and our prayers for all the world, and in the end bring everything into your glory, through Jesus Christ, our Sovereign and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Almighty and ever-living God, you hold together all things in heaven and on earth. In your great mercy receive the praye...
05/17/2020

Almighty and ever-living God, you hold together all things in heaven and on earth. In your great mercy receive the prayers of all your children, and give to all the world the Spirit of your truth and peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Timeline Photos
05/15/2020

Timeline Photos

05/12/2020

God the Author of Life, on this last day of the semester we lift up those in our Valpo community. For students, that they would have time to rest and be rejuvenated. For graduating seniors, that they would find your path, plan, and purpose for them in the world. For students without safe homes to return to, that your hand would protect them. We pray for faculty, that they would grow in wisdom and knowledge. For staff, especially those experiencing furlough, that they would feel a sense of community and know they are not alone. For administrators, that they will have wisdom in navigating the coming months. God, this time of physical separation has been painful and we long for the days when we can be in a physical community again. But until that day, let us treasure the memories we hold in our hearts, remembering all the ways we have grown and learned in this place.

Here is the video Pastor Jim put together of the seniors who were a part of our Chapel staff.

05/12/2020
Thanks to our Chapel seniors

Students are a vital part of the Chapel's ministry. As we conclude the 2019-20 school year, we say farewell to these seniors who have been on our staff.

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1600 Chapel Dr
Valparaiso, IN
46383

General information

Valparaiso University’s operations have been modified to keep our campus community safe and healthy and reduce the spread of COVID-19 to more vulnerable populations. As part of the preparedness plan, our building has closed until further notice and our Sunday morning worship services, Sunday evening Candlelight service, and Wednesday evening Celebrate! services will not be held at the Chapel of the Resurrection until further notice. All services are online through May 12, 2020. Watch for more information about worship in the Fall of 2020. Through May 10, 2020, the Chapel's Sunday morning worship is online at 10 am CDT using WebEx. Get more information here: https://www.valpo.edu/chapel/worship/this-sunday-at-the-chapel/ The Candlelight team has brought Candlelight online weekly through WebEx, with a message from Deaconess Kristin Lewis. Through May 10, 2020, use this link Sunday evening at 9 p.m. https://valpo.webex.com/webappng/sites/valpo/meeting/info/cf49a7c5db4143e5acc8865efe8570d4?siteurl=valpo&MTID=md812af37cb09d229d6fcdc859cce7a8e and get more information about Candlelight here: https://www.valpo.edu/chapel/worship/candlelight/ Our pattern of Morning Prayer has shifted, but you’re welcome to join us online at 10 a.m. Monday-Friday for Morning Prayer by using this link. https://meet.google.com/rdx-amcf-kyb through May 12, 2020. When classes are in session, there are 8 opportunities to worship or pray at the Chapel each week: Sunday morning at 10 a.m., Sunday evening Candlelight service at 10 p.m., Wednesday evening's Celebrate service at 10 p.m., and Morning Prayer at 10 a.m. Monday through Friday.

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(219) 464-5093

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Videos

Rehearsal of "O God, Our Help in Ages Past"
Rehearsal of "O God, Our Help in Ages Past"

A recent outdoor rehearsal of “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” with the Kantorei choir members captures the sound of a plane passing overhead, as well as crickets and birds adding their voices. Read more: https://www.valpo.edu/chapel/choir-in-the-days-of-covid/?fbclid=IwAR2P3RzaYo1tQwMrdYMTnVZ41bC0uaTH9tlsIZRZ7WKP9YL845YxECccXHs

Morning prayer

Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer from the Chapel

New time for Morning Prayer
New time for Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer at the ValpoChapel is at a new time -- 9:50 to 10:10 a.m. Mon.-Fri. when classes are in session.

Thanks to our Chapel seniors
Thanks to our Chapel seniors

Students are a vital part of the Chapel's ministry. As we conclude the 2019-20 school year, we say farewell to these seniors who have been on our staff.

Christ our light!
Christ our light!

A time of remembrance as we keep the Easter Vigil.

Senior Tyler Betustak
Senior Tyler Betustak

Tyler offers a word of comfort in these uncertain times

Sunday March 22 2020 Sermon from the Chapel of the Resurrection
Sunday March 22 2020 Sermon from the Chapel of the Resurrection

Rev. Dr. Fred Niedner, Senior Research Professor of Theology, preached for the Chapel of the Resurrection's first online Sunday morning service of Word and Prayer for the Fourth Sunday in Lent. March 22, 2020.

Heading back to Valpo? We can't wait to see you again at the #ValpoChapel. Our regular worship schedule resumes on Jan. 8th with the first day of classes. https://www.valpo.edu/chapel/worship/worship-opportunities/

Morning Prayer in Advent with Fr Chris Standish speaking

Morning Prayer at the Valpo Chapel

Rev. Brian T Johnson offers a reflection on the Korean hymn “Come Now, O Prince of Peace” ELW 247 for Morning Prayer in Advent. Worship is in the Gloria Christi Chapel.

Morning Prayer at the Valparaiso Chapel of the Resurrection

Remember to take time to breathe, sit, pray.

This Sunday at 10 a.m. we celebration the Day of Pentecost. Rev. James Wetzstein preaches and presides.Worship is in the Gloria Christi Chapel, the small chapel on the lower level of the east end of the #ValpoChapel. All are welcome!

In Valpo over the summer? Worship with us at 10 a.m. Sunday in the Gloria Christi Chapel. (That's the little chapel on the lower level of the east end of the building.) This Sunday, Pr Jim preaches and presides. All are welcome! #ValpoChapel

Adam Antone, Director of Collegiate Outreach for St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center, is Monday's Morning Prayer speaker. "Sacred Spaces & Sacred Stories" 10 am #ValpoChapel #Coreapproved

This Sunday morning, the #ValpoChapel welcomes our final preacher in this year's Wangerin Celebration of Excellence in Preaching Series. Come hear the Very Reverend John Witcombe, Dean of Coventry Cathedral of England. Worship is at 10 a.m. #Coreapproved Students, take note that a free meal with the guest preacher follows the service.

Senior Kelly Rayner presented the final "Were You There" first-person narrative for our Holy Week Morning Prayer services today, "The Repentant Thief and Jesus on Death Row." Watch soon for the full scripts for all of our "Were You There" presentations. (Photo credit: Eric Webster for #ValpoChapel)

Get a taste of our Holy Week Celebrate service from last night, with Pastor Jim, and the first-person narrative "Were You There: Judas." "No sooner had he called us his disciples, 12 of us, the new Israel And we were out like prophets ourselves, proclaiming the coming of the kingdom of God and people actually listened to us! And how could they not? We were emissaries of the man who was healing anyone who touched him. Raising others back from the dead just by declaring them to be alive! Just saying it! His words had power! We had power... If they were going to kill Jesus that was on them. If he was going to allow it that was on him. I just knew I wasn’t going to hold onto blood money, not these hands! These clean hands... I don’t want to die!" (Video credit: Eric Webster for #ValpoChapel) Watch soon for the scripts from "Were You There." And if you're in Valpo over the next three days, join us for the Great Three Days -- Maundy Thursday worship tonight at 7, Good Friday at noon, Easter Vigil at 8 p.m. Saturday, and of course Easter Sunday morning at 10 a.m. All are welcome!

Were You There: Simon's story
Were You There: Simon's story

"My name is Simon of Cyrene, and I want to tell you a story. It’s a story you know very well, about Jesus, and the day he died. But my story isn’t about that. I want to tell you how I came to meet him, just outside the walls of Jerusalem. "I was taking my two sons, Alexander and Rufus, to Jerusalem for Passover. We were running several days late – the trip had been hard, and I was hearing the city was dangerous, swarmed by Roman soldiers, boiling over with fight. I was starting to think I’d made a mistake. But as we got closer and closer, I began to hear from people leaving Judea about a man they claimed was the Messiah, our Savior. They told incredible stories about what he was capable of, the miracles he had performed in God’s name. It was so – exciting isn’t the right word… Hopeful. I felt real hope for the first time in a long time, and I was suddenly glad to have made the trip when I did, despite everything. Distantly, I even hoped that maybe I would be able to meet him, our Messiah...." Our first-person narratives for Holy Week, "Were You There," continue through today, Thursday, at 10 a.m. On Wednesday at Morning Prayer, Tommy Langejans presented the story of Simon, written by Sawyer Patrick. Watch soon for the complete scripts to all of our first-person narratives. #ValpoChapel (Video: Eric Webster)

"There are so many things a mother doesn’t know as she anticipates and witnesses life within her. But this one thing I do know: This is not the way the story was supposed to go. Because now, I am watching my son from a distance, and his whole life is flashing before my eyes, and he is every age that I have ever known him all at once. Like sand falling between my fingers, the memories all cascade, threatening to break me." This morning, Rev. Mandy Brobst-Renaud, Assistant Professor of Theology, presented Mary's Lament, as part of "Were You There," first-person narratives for Holy Week. Wednesday at Morning Prayer, come hear Tommy Langejans present "Simon," the man pressed into carrying Christ's cross for him. It starts at 10 a.m. (Video: Eric Webster for the #ValpoChapel)

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Centered in Christ, the ministry of the Chapel of the Resurrection proclaims God’s love, serves students, faculty, staff, and the wider community, and welcomes all.

As a ministry in an academic setting, we seek a collaborative life together in our commitment to Jesus Christ.

Through Worship and the Arts we proclaim God’s Word, offer our talents and gifts, and receive forgiveness, life and salvation.

Through Spiritual Formation and Empowerment for Service we teach and learn together, mentor toward leadership, serve our neighbor, and practice faith.

Through a Lutheran Character and an Ecumenical and Interfaith Context we bear witness to the theology of the cross and embrace a diverse community through a variety of programs and chaplaincy.

Through Hospitality and Stewardship we extend God’s welcome and care to all people and tend to that which is entrusted to us.

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Reminded me of a place I know---
Valparaiso University Class of 1968--
Additional words not necessary---
ROGER WILBUR ANDERSON JR, 1LT - O2 - Army - Reserve 1st Cav Division (AMBL) His tour began on Oct 3, 1970. Casualty was on Dec 1, 1970 In PHUOC LONG, SOUTH VIETNAM He was a 1968 graduate of Valparaiso University. Remembering him this Veteran's Day.
For all the saints who inspired us and who we remember with thanksgiving....O.P. Kretzmann, Karl Lutze, Walt Keller,Walter Rast and many more whose voices echo in my mind when ever I have the privilege of being present in the Chapel----
Only 171 days until I get to visit and attend the Institute of Liturgical Studies!!!!!!
A wonderful page--check out a Reformation Minute #52--Luther on Vocation--the essence of "Passion with a Purpose".