2020 Events at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
| February 1-29 | Celebrating Blackness in White Spaces! Black History Month at LSTC Black Art Exhibit |
| February 3 | Spring semester begins |
| February 4, 12:15 p.m. | Manz Organ Series Recital |
| February 5, 11:15 a.m. | Black History Month Opening worship and kick-off with Bishop Yehiel Curry, Metropolitan Chicago Synod, ELCA, preacher; LSTC Gospel Choir |
| February 7 | Last day to register for a course – non-degree students pay just $300 per course. Contact Scott Chalmers, schalmers@lstc.edu, to register. |
| February 10, 5 p.m. | “Celebrating Black Presence in White Dominated Spaces” panel discussion moderated by Dr. Marvin Wickware Jr., LSTC assistant professor of church and society and ethics |
| February 12 | A Celebration of Word and Service and Other Specialized Ministries – Events throughout the day will highlight the stories of LSTC alums serving as deacons or in public ministries with or without consecration/ordination. |
| February 19, 1 p.m. | Lecture on Black art and the special exhibit at LSTC by Bronzeville’s Gallery Guichard |
| February 20, 6:30 p.m. | “The History and Legacy of Black Music – A Journey through Gospel and Jazz” featuring Dr. Keith Hampton, cantor to the LSTC community, and Professor Roxanne Stevenson, Chicago State University |
| February 22-24 | Spring Seminary Sampler |
| February 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Community Health and Resource Fair featuring conversations on issues in Black health, free health screenings and more |
| February 24 – 27, 11:15 a.m. | Black liturgical traditions featured in LSTC worship |
| February 28, 1 p.m. | “The Past, Present and Future of Black Leadership in the Lutheran Church,” panel discussion with Pastor Lenny Duncan |
| February 28, 1-4 p.m. | “Leadership that Widens the Circle” workshop for area rostered leaders led by Dave Daubert, Day8 Strategies (afternoon session of Ministry of Administration course). Register here. |
| February 28, 6:30 p.m. | Rejoicing in Blackness! An evening of worship music, dance and words of inspiration featuring Pastor Lenny Duncan and other special guests |
| March 3, 12:15 p.m. | Manz Organ Series Recital |
| March 10-11, noon-noon | “Make A Difference,” Giving Day 2020 – 24-hours of giving |
| March 12, 6:30-9 p.m. | World Mission Institute 50th Anniversary, “Migrants, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers: Migration and Mission,” Dr. Peter C. Phan, Georgetown University |
| March 13, 1-4 p.m. | “Effective Governance” workshop for area rostered leaders led by Wayne Miller, former bishop of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod (afternoon session of Ministry of Administration course). Register here. |
| March 16-20 | Reading Week (no classes) |
| April 6-10 | Holy Week (no classes) |
| April 7, 12:15 p.m. | Manz Organ Series Recital |
| April 17, 1-4 p.m. | “Creating a Culture of Generosity” workshop for area rostered leaders led by Mike Ward, fundraising consultant and author (afternoon session of Ministry of Administration course). Register here. |
| April 19, 4 p.m. | 32nd Annual LSTC Gospel Choir Concert |
| May 5, 12:15 p.m. | Manz Organ Series Recital |
| May 8 | Spring semester ends |
| May 16, 4 p.m. | Baccalaureate Service |
| May 17, 2:30 p.m. | 160th Commencement Service at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church followed by a reception at LSTC |