Alumni Reunion

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Our annual Alumni Reunions provide an opportunity for alumni, spouses and widows time to reconnect, reminisce and celebrate. It also offers time for alumni to reacquaint themselves with the beautiful Concordia Seminary campus and the global ministry taking place here.

2019 Alumni Reunion

Oct. 24-25, 2019

A special welcome is extended to members of the jubilarian class of 1969 and graduates, spouses and widows of class years ending in "9" or "4."

Reunion highlights

Special recognition of jubilarian class and all alumni in chapel
A presentation by Dr. Thomas Zelt, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Fremont, Calif.
Banquet featuring a Gospel of Mark presentation by Dr. Michael Zeigler, speaker of The Lutheran Hour
Class gatherings

Schedule

Thursday, Oct. 24

Time	Event
8-9:30 a.m.	Registration
9:35-10 a.m.	Chapel
10:30-11:30 a.m.	Presentation by Dr. Dale A. Meyer and Mrs. Diane Meyer Hear from the dynamic duo at the helm of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. Dr. Meyer will share an insider's view of the strategic issues and plans for the Seminary. The first lady will address how the campus engages with the broader community, resulting in enhanced relationships and goodwill among our neighbors. Questions from the audience will be welcome!
Noon-1 p.m.	Lunch
1-4 p.m.	Free time/class gatherings
4-6 p.m.	Alum 'n Stein Mingle with Seminary students during this social time featuring complimentary libations and stimulating conversations. The students will welcome wisdom and insight from their alumni brothers and sisters in the field.
6 p.m.	"Taste of St. Louis" supper

8-9:30 a.m.

Registration

9:35-10 a.m.

Chapel

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Presentation by Dr. Dale A. Meyer and Mrs. Diane Meyer
Hear from the dynamic duo at the helm of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. Dr. Meyer will share an insider's view of the strategic issues and plans for the Seminary. The first lady will address how the campus engages with the broader community, resulting in enhanced relationships and goodwill among our neighbors. Questions from the audience will be welcome!

Noon-1 p.m.

Lunch

1-4 p.m.

Free time/class gatherings

4-6 p.m.

Alum 'n Stein
Mingle with Seminary students during this social time featuring complimentary libations and stimulating conversations. The students will welcome wisdom and insight from their alumni brothers and sisters in the field.

6 p.m.

"Taste of St. Louis" supper

Friday, Oct. 25

Time	Event
9:35 a.m.-10 a.m.	Recognition of class of 1969 in chapel
10:30-11:30 a.m.	Presentation: "Experiencing the Holy Land as a Sem Student" with Dr. Thomas Zelt Pastor, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Fremont, Calif. Guest Instructor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Through the Seminary's course, "Exegesis and Teaching from the Biblical Context: An Immersion Experience," students have the unique opportunity to travel to Israel and gain a deeper understanding of biblical settings and the ability to apply the settings to exegesis. A former student described the experience as one of the most significant in his pastoral formation. Come hear more about this unique class and Zelt's perspective that "God put a pin in place and time."
Noon-1 p.m.	Lunch
1:30-2:30 p.m.	Class photos in chapel
2:30-6 p.m.	Free time/class gatherings
6 p.m.	Banquet with Dr. Michael Zeigler Speaker of The Lutheran Hour Member, The Gospel of Mark presentation troupe Hear the text of Mark come alive as never before in an interpretation of the way in which that Gospel might have impacted those who first received it. Zeigler is a member of the Seminary's troupe that travels the country each year to present The Gospel of Mark to congregations, college students and others who become enthralled with Mark's words. Learn more at csl.edu/thegospelofmark/

9:35 a.m.-10 a.m.

Registration

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Chapel

Noon-1 p.m.

Lunch

1:30-2:30 p.m.

Class photos in chapel

2:30-6 p.m.

Free time/class gatherings

6 p.m.

Banquet with Dr. Michael Zeigler
Speaker of The Lutheran Hour
Member, The Gospel of Mark presentation troupe
Hear the text of Mark come alive as never before in an interpretation of the way in which that Gospel might have impacted those who first received it. Zeigler is a member of the Seminary's troupe that travels the country each year to present The Gospel of Mark to congregations, college students and others who become enthralled with Mark's words. Learn more at csl.edu/thegospelofmark/

Class gatherings

We encourage you to connect with your classmates beforehand and suggest to them that they join you to celebrate the many years of blessings God has given to you and His church. We will be happy to assist you with arrangements for individual class gatherings.

Free time

Free time activities may include: hymn sing, organ play, choir performance, library tour, devotions, classroom visits.

Registration

$125 per person for two days or $70 per person for one day.
Deadline: Oct. 7, 2018

Lodging

The Cheshire Hotel
6300 Clayton Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63117

(0.5 miles from Seminary)
A limited number of rooms are available at the Cheshire Hotel with a special group rate of $117/per night. Please make your reservations by Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, to receive the group rate. Reservations made after this date will be subject to prevailing rate and availability. Reservations may be made online at travelclick.com or by calling 314-647-7300. Be sure and refer to the Concordia Alumni Block.

In addition to the great rate, you can enjoy generous amenities including a complimentary breakfast, bottled water and Bissinger's chocolates.