St. Olaf Chapel

This week we hear from Meredith Stolte '19, Garrett Bond '19, and students from the course Latin American Liberationist Christianity: Ryan Celski '22 and Eugene Sandel Jr. '22. As an added treat, enjoy a piece performed by Collegiate Chorale, a treble choir conducted by Anton Armstrong '78.

Let Us Go Now to the Banquet, played by Thomas Pearson '19 and sung by the congregation. Used by permission under OneLicense.net license #A-703883.
Blessing by Katie Moran Bart, sung by Collegiate Chorale and accompanied by Garrett Bond '19. Used by permission under OneLicense.net license #A-703883.
Our theme music, Earth and All Stars, is used by permission of Augsburg Fortress.

This week we heard from a St. Olaf staff member, a guest from our ELCA synod, and two senior students. William (Mack) Austin, custodian of Boe Chapel and Pastor of God's Revelation Church in Minneapolis, spoke on Monday. On Tuesday we were joined by Emily Carson, Director of Communications for the Southeastern Minnesota Synod. Our two student speakers, Andrew Reuter '19 and Holden Miller '19, finish off the week.

Our theme music, Earth and All Stars, is used by permission of Augsburg Fortress.

College Pastors Matthew Marohl and Katherine Fick share sermons and music selections from St. Olaf's Holy Week celebration in Boe Memorial Chapel. We begin with two sermons on Maundy Thursday, a Good Friday homily, music and a reading from the Vigil, and end triumphantly with Easter morning. Between sermons, the Pastors reflect on what it means to lead Easter services in Boe Chapel.

Music from the Great Vigil of Easter was played by James E. Bobb and sung by the congregation and St. Olaf Cantorei. Used by permission under OneLicense.net license #A-703883.
Our theme music, Earth and All Stars, is used by permission of Augsburg Fortress.

Our speakers this week are students Addison Tryon '19 and Sarah Kalsow '19, and Steve McKelvey, Professor of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science. They cover topics of inclusivity, vocation, and learning to treat each other with respect and dignity through the sport of curling.
Theme music used with permission by Augsburg Fortress.

This week we hear chapel talks about personal journeys and our connection to each other, presented by Amanda Westcott '19, Sophie Wang '19 (Sexual Assault Resource Network), College Pastor Matthew Marohl, and Aaron Musser '19. Theme music used with permission by Augsburg Fortress.

This week we hear from two students and Pastor Katherine Fick. They discuss discovering the grace all around us and applying to our daily lives. Also, a special treat! Prof. Anna Deveare Smith was on campus this week to accept an honorary degree. During her remarks she spoke about discovering a grace-full way of experiencing and creating art as a connection point for humanity.

Students from month-long Interim trips to France reflect on their study abroad and how it informed their faith. Next, Father Alex Busuttil from the Alto Cayma Mission in Arequipa, Peru speaks on transforming faith into service to others. Finally, Kayla Carlson '19 brings us an inspiring talk on body positivity.