Lutheran Center (UNL) Alumni Association

Connect with alumni of the Lutheran Student Center and support the ongoing ministry on the UNL campus Finally, Pastor Alvin M.

Nebraska Lutheran Campus Ministry - Lincoln at the Lutheran Center is an ELCA campus ministry serving students, faculty and staff. In 1919 the Lutheran Student Club was organized at the University of Nebraska. By 1923, a committee of Lutheran Student Work, including pastors and members of congregations near the campus, provided the first connection of the Lincoln churches to the emerging student o

rganization. In 1933 the work of the student organization was placed under the supervision of a local pastor on a part-time basis. Petersen was installed as the first full-time Pastor for the National Lutheran Council Students in Lincoln, Nebraska, on November 17, 1946 at First Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Nebraska. Shortly thereafter, The Lutheran Student Center was erected in 1951 in what would later become the center of the campus. In 1958, a chapel was added to the original structure. Alvin Peterson, or Pastor Pete as he was more commonly known, served from 1940-1975. In addition to Pastor Pete, Pastors Bruce Berggren, Roger Sasse, Larry Meyer, Fritz Lampe and Eric Bostrom have served as installed pastors of the Lutheran Center. Pastor Adam White is the most recent Campus Pastor. Numerous seminarians have served the Lutheran Center as interns. The seminary internship program at the Lutheran Center has served as a wellspring for Lutheran Campus Ministers throughout the United States. Lutheran Center alumni serve as pastors, deacons, and lay leaders across the country in congregations, campus ministries, and other ministry locations. Additionally, student staff have enriched the life of the ministry. Students have served as music directors, hosts, peer campus ministers, and in other roles. In the 1960's, 70's, 80's and 90's, the Lutheran Center was consistently one of the largest and most vibrant Lutheran Campus Ministries in the United States. Two capital campaigns were launched in the 2010s to update the building and prepare it for new generations of students. Through the support of alumni, churches, community members, and grants, the Cross at the Heart Campaign and the All Things New campaign successfully raised $6 million to rebuild the Lutheran Center at the heart of the UNL campus, allowing the ministry to continue debt-free. The old building was decommissioned in June 2019 and the new building project was officially completed with the dedication service in August 2021. Throughout the decades, the support of alumni and community has been vital in the continued success of the Lutheran Center ministry, community, and outreach.

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04/09/2026

The Lutheran Center building: 6 years ago today!

04/07/2026

You are invited to the 2026 Lutheran Center Leadership Banquet celebrating ministry and leadership through the years.

This year we are honoring Carol Meyer with the distinguished leader award, and Monica & Nick Holle with the emerging leader award.

To purchase tickets and for more information visit thelutherancenter.org/banquet

10/28/2025

Are you working ahead on gathering Christmas gifts for the people in your life (or looking for a way to treat yourself??)? Check out the experiences, items, and baskets available on the annual Lutheran Center auction!!

The auction will close at 5 PM on November 3, so hurry to get your bids in!

Lutheran Center Online Auction By The Lutheran Center

10/28/2025

Next Sunday is our annual community worship where we invite YOU to come back to worship at The Lutheran Center.

All alumni, friends, and current students of The Lutheran Center are welcome to participate in the alumni choir by contacting Carol Meyer!
Band alumni are invited to lead worship in the band by contacting Pastor Liz.

Please RSVP by the 30th so we can accommodate food needs!

Community Worship

10/28/2025

YAGM apps are open and rolling for the 2026-2027 & 2027-2028 cycles! Apply today to start your journey toward a year of international accompaniment with one of our five country programs. Link in bio to apply!