Open Door

Rooted in a Christian Lutheran tradition, at Open Door all are welcome to participate or simply be in our midst. With shared leadership from faculty, students and staff, we sing and pray, engage sacred texts, take contemplative time with art, music, and silence, and are nourished by bread and wine. Some weeks we offer multi-faith experiences and some weeks we focus on the United Nations Justice Calendar. For more information or to share your interest in being involved, contact the Dean of Chapel, Debbie Lou Ludolph.

Open Door begins Sept. 10, 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. with refreshments to follow.

Upcoming Public Events

October 22 - Reformation
Rev. Janaki Bandara, presiding 
Deacon Scott Knarr, preaching

October 29 - All Saints 
Bishop Carla Blakley, preaching
Rev. Bethan Riehle-Johns, presiding

November 5 - Mindfulness  (THRIVE week) 
Dr. D. Mitra Barua, speaking, with stories, music, and meditation

November 12 - Celebration of Art and Artists  
Exploring the art exhibition “Where are the flowers still planted” and the theme of place with curator Catherine Mellinger, and artists Roshan James, Bangishimo, Shalaka Jadhav and Bhavika Sharma. Music, poetry, and conversation, with refreshments. 

November 19                                                 
Rev. Hilla Lahtinen, preaching  
Rev. Joanna Miller, presiding

November 26 - Advent 1  “Being A Good Ancestor”                    
Dr. John Milloy preaching
Rev. Steve Hoffard, presiding