Worship and Community Life
“How Goes Your Walk with Christ?”
This question from our spiritual lineage in the Swedish Pietist tradition emphasized not only right belief but a living faith and growing relationship with Jesus. We carry this forward today through practices that shape both spirit and community.
We Worship
Each week, we gather as a seminary for community worship—centering ourselves in Scripture, song, and sacrament. It’s the foundation of our academic formation. Join us for community worship at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays in Isaacson Chapel during the fall and spring semesters.
We Pray
Prayer is woven through our seminary life, from opening class sessions to small group prayer to guided spiritual direction. We share life, praying with and for each other. As prayerful people, we space to listen, respond, and be formed.
We Share a Table
From communion table to potluck table, we love to eat together. Weekly community meals create space for conversation, connection, and the sharing of faith and life across diverse experiences. Join us for community dinner at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays in Olsson Lounge, immediately following community worship, during the fall and spring semesters.
Community worship and dinners have made a big impact on my seminary education. I enjoy praising God and breaking bread with others on a similar path. I’ve been able to be authentic—to laugh and cry with classmates and professors—that’s where I’ve found my greatest strength.
—Thomas C. (MDiv)
We Are Formed
Spiritual formation is not an add-on to study; it’s a core thread across our curriculum and community. Through coursework, ministry, and relationship with each other—we intentionally explore our vocation, our character, and our practice to love God and love neighbor.