LSTC Chicago

The Rev. Dr. Kathleen D. Billman preached at the memorial service for the Rev. Dr. Vítor Westhelle, professor of systematic theology, on May 17 in the Augustana Chapel at LSTC. Dr. Westhelle died on May 13, after living with cancer since early 2017.

MDiv senior Christephor Gilbert preached during worship on May 7. His text was John 15:9-17.

Sara Trumm, Program Coordinator for A Center of Christian-Muslim Engagement for Peace and Justice, gave the testimony on May 3 in Augustana Chapel.

Pastor Heidi Torgerson, ELCA Director of Global Services, was the guest preacher for the service students going on internship are blessed in on May 2 during worship at the Augustana Chapel. Her text was John 14:18-31.

Rev. Erik Christensen, Pastor to the LSTC Community, preached on April 30 during worship in the Augustana Chapel at LSTC. His texts was John 15:1-8.

On April 26, MDiv middler Liz Koerner shared her testimony about a time when she experienced new life after a “full stop.”

MDiv Senior Troy Medlin preached on Mark 1:1-15 in observance of the feast day in commemoration of Mark the Evangelist.

Cynthia Stephen, a women’s rights and Dalit rights scholar and activist, preached during worship in the Augustana Chapel at LSTC on April 23, as LSTC observes dalit History Month. Her text was John 10:11-18.

On April 26, MDiv senior Preston Fields preached on Luke 24:36-43 for the James Kenneth Echols Prize for Excellence in Preaching. The recipient of the prize will be announced at LSTC’s commencement ceremony on May 20.

On April 26, MDiv senior Bridget Jones preached on Luke 24:36-43 for the James Kenneth Echols Prize for Excellence in Preaching. The recipient of the prize will be announced at LSTC’s commencement ceremony on May 20.