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Luther College Ministries You are welcome here: whoever you are, whoever you know yourself to be, whoever you are becoming.

What would it take to create a place where everyone is welcome, everyone is needed? For starters, it would take God's vision of the church--a feast where we are strengthened by encounters with God and one another and then sent out for the sake of the world. Everyone has a place at the table; everyone has something to offer. In College Ministries, our convictions run deep enough that we can invite others to share their story of faith freely and with joy. Our conversations about life matter enough to move us into action. Join us as together we seek to explore, experience, and live out God's vision for the church! Worship is at the core of Luther's life as a community of faith and learning. Daily, there are opportunities on campus to participate in and lead worship services that will strengthen and nurture your faith, and also help you grow as you encounter a diverse and vibrant community of faith. Rooted in a Christian tradition where Word and Sacrament nourish our lives, we gather regularly to be reminded of who and whose we are. Whether in our chapel, the Center for Faith and Life--affectionately called the CFL--or out on the library lawn for an outdoor worship service, we affirm with the apostle Paul that in Christ "there is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female" (Galatians 3:28). Students play an active role in leading all our worship services. Whatever your faith background, you are invited to share your gifts in worship, both as a participant and as a leader.

10/08/2026

College comes with a lot of stressors but we offer a relaxing break at FIKA every Monday on the CFL steps during chapel break. This break will include friends, coffee, and sweet treats!

Today's chapel speaker was Paul Hemenway, career coach and curriculum integration manager. Paul shared that we grow the ...
10/07/2026

Today's chapel speaker was Paul Hemenway, career coach and curriculum integration manager. Paul shared that we grow the most in situations when we feel most alive or in times of dissonance. He highlighted a quote from Frederick Buchner: “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet."

Paul challenged us to have the courage to ask questions, stay curious, and fully lean into life.

Join us for chapel on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

Want to stream the service? Visit the link in our bio and click on the YouTube link to watch the service.

It was a gorgeous fall day 🍁 🍂 to enjoy Fika [coffee+treats] ☕ and our annual Blessing of the Animals in honor of St. Fr...
10/05/2026

It was a gorgeous fall day 🍁 🍂 to enjoy Fika [coffee+treats] ☕ and our annual Blessing of the Animals in honor of St. Francis day (Oct 4). 🐶 🐱

Join us Wednesday, October 7 at 7:30 PM at First Lutheran Church, 604 W. Broadway, Decorah, for this year's Decorah Prid...
10/05/2026

Join us Wednesday, October 7 at 7:30 PM at First Lutheran Church, 604 W. Broadway, Decorah, for this year's Decorah Pride Ecumenical Worship Service. Guest preacher Ross Murray—ELCA deacon and founder of The Naming Project, a faith-based camp for LGBTQ+ youth—has spent his ministry helping young people know they are named and loved as children of God. Pastor Melissa will also be speaking as part of worship. The service also celebrates First Lutheran's 10th anniversary as a Reconciling in Christ congregation. All ages welcome—youth and elders alike!

There's lots happening in College Ministries this week! Join us!
10/05/2026

There's lots happening in College Ministries this week! Join us!

10/04/2026

Thank you to all who joined us today for Homecoming Worship! Rev. Susan Tjornehoj '76 served as preaching minister, Rev. Joy McDonald Coltvet '96 as assisting minister, and Deacon Sue Rothmeyer '81 as reader. Pastor Melissa Bills was the presiding minister.

Thank you to the choirs who filled the service with beautiful music - Aurora and Collegiate Chorale; Norskkor and Cathedral Choir; and the Alumni Choir.

It was a joy to worship together!

All are invited to the extended FIKA on October 5th for our annual Blessing of the Animals! Bring a pet, pictures of a p...
10/03/2026

All are invited to the extended FIKA on October 5th for our annual Blessing of the Animals! Bring a pet, pictures of a pet, and/or a stuffed animal to bless, and get some treats (animal and human friendly)!

10/02/2026

Happy Homecoming!

We're grateful that so many of you were able to join us today for Homecoming Chapel! Today's chapel theme was, "Covenant and Commandments."

Cathedral Choir provided musical offerings. Here's an excerpt from their beautiful performance of "I Know that My Redeemer Liveth" by Cecilia Macdowall.

10/02/2026

Our FIKA crew is strong! This week at FIKA was special, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago Admissions Counselor Cade Chrastina visited! Visit FIKA next Monday (10-11 AM) on the CFL steps for another special edition of FIKA: Blessing of the Animals!

Thank you LSTC and Cade Chrastina!

Address

700 College Drive
Decorah, IA
52101

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 11am

Telephone

563-387-1040 or 1-800-4LUTHER

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