Seminary Guild
The Concordia Seminary Guild — better known as the Sem 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.
The Sem Guild works to cultivate interest in the Seminary and enhance the lives of students on campus. From contributing to the tangible blessings of the Food Bank and Re-Sell It Shop, to supporting our many events, the Guild serves the Seminary in all it does.
Guild members from across the country have contributed to the vibrant support the Sem Guild generously provides.
Students enrolled in the Seminary are embarking on one of the most critical journeys of their lives. They simultaneously balance the rigors of academics with their spiritual care, career planning, self-discovery and family obligations.
To support our students and their families, the Sem Guild funds needs that occur in almost every aspect of life, including new computers, eye glasses, tutoring and marriage seminars. These activities enable students to get the necessary training and support they need on their journey to becoming an LCMS pastor or other church worker, or as they earn an advanced degree.
“All of the little things I do in a day — wash clothes, wipe counters, help children learn to brush their teeth — [the Seminary Guild] has a part in all of it. Your gifts to the Food Bank and the Re-Sell It Shop mean more to us than I could ever articulate.”
–Kelsey Fink, Seminary Wife
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2026-27 Adopted Concordia Seminary Guild Projects
Journaling Bibles* – $4,000
Gifts to this project will help to purchase Journaling Bibles for incoming ministerial formation students to be used in class.
Adopt-A-Student – $4,000
Gifts for Adopt-A-Student will provide financial aid to students with demonstrated financial need. The goal is to contribute $1,000.00 to at least 4 students – every dollar given will go directly to the “adopted” student’s tuition account.
Musical arts – $2,000
God’s gift of music enriches not just the formative experience for our students but also blesses the wider campus, our neighbors and all those who are able to partake in the Seminary’s musical offerings. Your gifts to this project help to support the Seminary’s many musical activities, including the annual spring tour of Laudamus and the year-round activities of the Concordia Seminary Concert Series.
Commencement reception – $1,000
The Seminary Guild has a long-standing legacy of sponsoring the on-campus reception following the annual Commencement ceremony in the spring. Gifts to this project provide for the refreshments served to the students and guests at the ceremony.
After Chapel Coffee – $2,000
A gift for after chapel coffee would support this time of fellowship enjoyed by our students and all those who attend chapel throughout the academic year as they visit over coffee and tea after the daily chapel services on campus.
Athletics – Intercollegiate sports – $2,000
A gift for athletics-intercollegiate sports would support the expenses primarily for our Preachers soccer and basketball programs. Expenses include those related to hiring referees, replacing equipment, providing meals, and offsetting travel costs for the team and coaches when they travel for out-of-town games and matches.
Campus beautification – $2,000
New student orientation – $3,000
Study abroad opportunities – $2,000
Total: $22,000
*Completed
- Project donations will be used for any of the Guild projects unless they are specified for a particular project.
- Please make checks payable to Concordia Seminary Guild and send to:
Ellyn Petrovic
3375 Dana Dr.
Arnold, MO 63010-4255
Thank you for your support!
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Attend Seminary Guild Events
The cost is $20 for each guest. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held in Koburg Hall on the Seminary campus.
Please mail the registration form with your check(s) made payable to Concordia Seminary Guild to:
Ellyn Petrovic
3375 Dana Dr.
Arnold, MO 63010-4255Please make checks payable to Concordia Seminary Guild. Visitors and new members are always welcome!
2026-27 Luncheon Meetings
Friday, Sept. 11, 2026
Program: Growing Beauty: Tending the Grounds, Serving the Mission
Gayle Zollman, Coordinator, Campus Grounds11:30 a.m. Registration Noon Luncheon and business meeting Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
Program: Educational Pathways to Pastoral Ministry
Dr. Kevin Golden, Dean of Ministerial Formation9:35 a.m. Chapel 10:15 a.m. Registration 11 a.m. Brunch Ingathering: Food Bank Shower
Bring food items to Koburg Hall.Friday, Dec. 4, 2026
Program: Advent by Candlelight
Special performance by the Seminary’s premier choir Laudamus
Dr. Sam Eatherton, Kantor and Director of Music Arts and
Kreft Chair for Music Arts11:30 a.m. Registration Noon Luncheon Ingathering: New socks and underwear, size infant through 12 years, for the Re-Sell It Shop.
Bring items to Koburg Hall.Friday, Feb. 5, 2027
Program: History of Faculty Homes on Campus
Debra Trowbridge and friends will discuss “If These Walls Could Talk,” a book featuring stories from the homes of Concordia Seminary faculty and their wives. Trowbridge assisted coordinator Marilyn Rossow with updating, compiling, editing and republishing the book.11:30 a.m. Registration Noon Luncheon Ingathering: Household and personal care items for the Food Bank. Bring items to Koburg Hall. Friday, March 12, 2027
Program: Seminary Student Panel
Moderated by Provost Dr. Ron Mudge11:30 a.m. Registration Noon Luncheon and business meeting
Adoption of new projects for 2027-28
Election of vice president and treasurerFriday, May 7, 2026
Program: Poetry Reading by Homeschool Students
Directed by Lisa Mudge, wife of Provost Dr. Ron Mudge11:30 a.m. Registration Noon Luncheon
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