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The Institute of Liturgical Studies at Valparaiso University convenes April 9–11, 2024, for “Creation, Not Commodity: the Church’s Liturgy in a Consumer Culture. In its 75th year, the Institute turns its attention to the role of market culture in our lives, including for those engaged in Christian communities as we talk about “church shopping” when we move to a new location.

Registration for the Institute is free for all full-time students and seminarians, regardless of year or degree program. Learn more about this year’s program and presenters and register online.

In this devotion, Cody Sanders, associate professor of Congregational and Community Care Leadership, asks why the Greeks in this pericope wanted to see Jesus. Read today’s God Pause.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style at Community Life’s Happy Hour at Manning’s Cafe on Thursday, March 14 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m! Enjoy free appetizers, festive drinks, and a night of fun vibes with fellow seminary members. Let the luck of the Irish guide you as we toast to a memorable evening filled with laughter and good times. Don’t miss out on this celebration—we’ll see you there! Rideshare coordinated here.

In this devotion, Cody Sanders, associate professor of Congregational and Community Care Leadership, reminds us that Lent offers signs of light and hope ahead even as we walk a shadowed road with Jesus. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Cody Sanders, associate professor of Congregational and Community Care Leadership, begins our prayers of confession with trust in the love and mercy of God. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Emily Rova-Hegener ’99 M.Div., helps us move through our brokenness to experiencing God’s love and redemption for us. Read today’s God Pause.