Second Sunday in Lent
2026-03-01
Second Sunday in Lent

FIRST READING
Gen. 12:1–9

PSALM
Ps. 121

EPISTLE
Rom. 4:1–8, 13–17

GOSPEL
John 3:1–17

Color

Ella B. Pelz Pastoral Endowment Fund Scholarship application deadline
2026-03-01

St. Philip and St. James, Apostles
2026-03-01

Prevallet Hymn Writing Workshop
2026-02-28 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Chapel of St. Timothy & St. Titus, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States
This Saturday morning workshop is an opportunity for students of Concordia Seminary, as well as other hymn writers and translators, to gather together and learn from an expert in the field about the mechanics and craft of writing hymn texts.
This workshop is offered especially to students of Concordia Seminary to equip them to participate in the annual Pamela Ann Prevallet Hymn Competition*. Although the competition is open to current first, second and vicarage M.Div. students, as well as residential Deaconess Studies students, all Concordia Seminary students may participate in this hymn writing workshop to learn or to sharpen their skills in hymn writing.
This year’s presenters will be:

Dr. Lisa M. Clark is Senior Editor of Curriculum Resources at CPH, and has written hundreds of hymns, many of which have been published at CPH in “One and All Rejoice”, choral anthems and digital resources. She recently completed her doctoral dissertation on hymnody through the University of Bristol (UK). Lisa has also authored a number of books available from CPH, including The Messengers series and several children’s books.
Katie Schuermann is a widely published author and storyteller, with several volumes of fiction to her credit, including: “The Big Father and His Little Boy” (Kloria, 2024); “The Beloved Son and His Brother” (Kloria, 2025); the much beloved “Anthems of Zion” series, including “House of Living Stones” (CPH, 2014), “The Choir Immortal” (CPH, 2015), and “The Harvest Raise” (CPH, 2017); and her latest standalone novel, “The Saints of Whistle Grove” (Kloria, 2023). Her nonfiction books include: “He Remembers the Barren” (LL 2011; 2nd ed., EP 2017); “Pew Sisters” (CPH, 2013); and “He Restores My Soul” (EP, 2018). Katie holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in music.
Rev. Dr. Jon D. Vieker, Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Dean of Chapel at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. Dr. Vieker was integrally involved in the research, development, editing and production of “Lutheran Service Book” and its core companion volumes, currently teaches worship and hymnology, and has adjudicated a number of hymn competitions over the years.

Schedule

TIME
EVENT

8-8:30 a.m.
Registration, coffee and donuts, meet-and-greet with the presenters

8:30-9:30 a.m.
PresentationDr. Jon ViekerCliffs Notes to Hymn Writing: Exploring “The Anatomy of Hymnody” by Austin C. Lovelace

9:30-9:45 a.m.
Break

9:45-11 a.m.
PresentationKatie SchuermannHymn Writing as Storytelling

11-11:15 a.m.
Break

11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
PresentationLisa M. ClarkHymn Writing as Teaching

12:30-1:30 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)

1-3 p.m.
Optional individual coaching.Participants may bring texts they have been working on to share with the presenters and other hymn writing coaches who will be available.

A copy of “The Anatomy of Hymnody” by Austin C. Lovelace will be provided to each participant at registration.
Presentations will take place in CH-012, located in the lower level of the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus. The presentations will also be made available live by Zoom to all vicars and other off-campus students. Free copies of “The Anatomy of Hymnody” will be sent to vicars by email request to Dr. Jon Vieker, Dean of Chapel.
This workshop is free for all Concordia Seminary students and their spouses, and the cost for all others is $15.
Register Competition Criteria

Registration deadline: Feb. 24, 2026

*The Pamela Anne Prevallet Memorial Fund Hymn Competition was created in June 2000 by Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Prevallet in remembrance of their daughter. Though Pamela Anne’s limited abilities prevented her from participating in many things other children could enjoy, it was clear in her short life that music was dear to her, in particular the sound of hymns practiced at home by her mother, a church organist. It is thus fitting that she be remembered in this way. It is also a way of supporting seminary students and encouraging church music and liturgical musical excellence. For many years Mr. Prevallet was chairman of the Seminary’s Board of Regents. His widow, Martha, has served as a church organist for 40 years, and resides in Blytheville, Arkansas.
Eligible applicants to the Prevallet Hymn Competition may apply through the Financial Aid Office. This year’s deadline for applying is Aug. 1, 2026.

Application deadline for Fall 2026 (All Programs)
2026-02-28

Mary E. Bivins Foundation Religious Scholarship application deadline
2026-02-27

Juliette M. Atherton Scholarship application deadline
2026-02-26

Spring Semester classes begin for ODS program
2026-02-24

St. Matthias, Apostle
2026-02-24

Spring Semester classes begin for SMP program
2026-02-23

First Sunday in Lent
2026-02-22
First Sunday in Lent

FIRST READING
Gen. 3:1–21

PSALM
Ps. 32:1–7

EPISTLE
Rom. 5:12–19

GOSPEL
Matt. 4:1–11

Color

Milt & Sally Knabusch Ministerial & Parochial School Teacher Endowed Scholarship Fund application deadline
2026-02-21

Martin Luther, Doctor and Confessor
2026-02-18

Ash Wednesday
2026-02-18
Ash Wednesday

FIRST READING
Joel 2:12–19

PSALM
Ps. 51:1–13 (14–19)

EPISTLE
2 Cor. 5:20b—6:10

GOSPEL
Matt. 6:1–6, 16–21

Color

William J. Wolf Memorial Scholarship Fund application deadline
2026-02-17

Marguerite Young Endowment Fund Scholarship application deadline
2026-02-17

Presidents Day
2026-02-16

Called to Serve - Grafton, WI
2026-02-15 09:30 - 22:30 | St. Paul Lutheran Church (Grafton, WI), 701 Washington Dr, Grafton, WI, 53024, United States
We invite you to join Rev. Craig Reiter, admissions officer, for a free meal, a presentation on the doctrine of vocation and an update on enrollment at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
Who should attend?

Those exploring or interested in pursuing pastoral ministry
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) clergy and laity interested in helping recruit the next generation of church workers

There is no cost to attend this event, but space is limited.

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Dora Maclellan Brown Ministry Scholarship application deadline
2026-02-15

The Transfiguration of Our Lord
2026-02-15
The Transfiguration of Our Lord

FIRST READING
Ex. 24:8–18

PSALM
Ps. 2:6–12

EPISTLE
2 Peter 1:16–21

GOSPEL
Matt. 17:1–9

Color

Seminary Guild Luncheon
2026-02-13 11:30 - 13:30 | Koburg Dining Hall, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105
The Concordia Seminary Guild is an organization of individuals, women’s organizations and congregations dedicated to providing support to the Concordia Seminary community, its students and their families, and staff.
Program:
Serving Those Who Serve: LCMS Military Ministry Since the Civil War
Chaplain Craig G. Muehler, Director, Ministry to the Armed Forces, LCMS

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Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
2026-02-08
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

FIRST READING
Is. 58:3–9a

PSALM
Ps. 112:1–9

EPISTLE
1 Cor. 2:1–12 (13–16)

GOSPEL
Matt. 5:13–20

Color

Called to Serve - Davenport, IA
2026-02-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church (Davenport, IA), 1122 West Central Park Avenue, Davenport, 52804, United States
We invite you to join Rev. Jesse Kueker, director of enrollment, for a free meal, a presentation on the doctrine of vocation and an update on enrollment at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
Who should attend?

Those exploring or interested in pursuing pastoral ministry
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) clergy and laity interested in helping recruit the next generation of church workers

There is no cost to attend this event, but space is limited.

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Lay Bible Institute
2026-02-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Loeber II, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105
The Unambitious Ambition: Leading Quiet Lives of Hope
Join Dr. Ryan Tinetti as he explores the peace and purpose found in God’s presence, hope and faith. For those who feel their lives don’t measure up, this Lay Bible Institute will show why you don’t need to make a name for yourself — the triune God has already given you His.

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Called to Serve - Iowa City
2026-02-06 18:30 - 20:00 | St. Paul’s Lutheran Chapel & University Center, 404 East Jefferson Street, Iowa City, IA, 52245, United States
We invite you to join Rev. Joel Heckmann, admissions officer, for a free meal, a presentation on the doctrine of vocation and an update on enrollment at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
Who should attend?

Those exploring or interested in pursuing pastoral ministry
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) clergy and laity interested in helping recruit the next generation of church workers

There is no cost to attend this event, but space is limited.

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Children’s Choir Festival
2026-02-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Chapel of St. Timothy & St. Titus, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States
Children’s Choir Festival
Featuring Joshua Pedde, executive artistic director of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir, and children’s choirs from St. Louis area Lutheran congregations.

‘Old School Showdown’ Alumni Basketball Games
2026-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Eldon E. Pederson Fieldhouse Basketball court, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States
Join us for the “Old School Showdown,” the annual alumni basketball games, as the Concordia Seminary Preachers basketball players face off against alumni at 6 and 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, in the Pederson Field House.

SMP Spring Orientation
2026-02-02 - 2026-02-05

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
2026-02-01
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

FIRST READING
Micah 6:1–8

PSALM
Ps. 15

EPISTLE
1 Cor. 1:18–31

GOSPEL
Matt. 5:1–12

Color

Called to Serve - Redford, MI
2026-01-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Grace Lutheran Church (Redford, MI), 25630 Grand River Ave, Redford, MI, 48240, United States
We invite you to join Luke Bentz, first-year student and student recruitment ambassador for a presentation on the doctrine of vocation and an update on enrollment at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
Who should attend?

Those exploring or interested in pursuing pastoral ministry
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) clergy and laity interested in helping recruit the next generation of church workers

There is no cost to attend this event, but space is limited.

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