ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 11, 2009 – In conjunction with the Michigan District Convention of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, Concordia University Ann Arbor will host an “Exploring Church Work Vocations” on Sunday, June 28, in the Earhart Manor living room. The special event is open to all students interested in exploring a vocation as a pastor, deaconess, teacher or family life minister within the LC-MS. Registration begins at 1:00 p.m. and opens with introductions at 1:30 p.m. Prospective church work students are asked to register online by June 25 at http://www.cuaa.edu/campusvisit.
Event schedule:
1:00 Arrival and registration in the Earhart Manor
1:30 Introductions and a day in the life..
- Church vocation exploration
- Ministry introduction by Concordia Professors
2:15 Campus tour with a current student
2:45 Panel One with Q and A: Discerning the Call to Ministry
3:30 Ministry tent—Meet representatives from all the major ministries of the LCMS
4:10 Panel Two with Q and A: Ups and Downs in the Name of the Lord
5:00 Ablaze Torch Relay: For the Heart of Michigan
- Dinner provided free, revisit ministry tent
6:30 Closing Session
7:00 Opening Convention Worship Service in the Chapel of the Holy Trinity
This event is free to all attendees thanks to a Synodical grant and the generosity of the Lutheran Benefits Group. Feel free to bring a friend. Parents are welcome too!
Contact:
Rev. Charles R. Schulz
Church Vocation Council
E-mail: schulc@cuaa.edu, (734) 995-7384
Office of Admission: admissions@cuaa.edu, (734) 995-7322
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Concordia University Ann Arbor is a private, Christian liberal arts institution of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Concordia offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in an environment focused on the individual student. Concordia is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Concordia’s Family Life Program is approved by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). The athletics program has helped Concordia receive the recognition of a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Champions of Character institution. Concordia is located at 4090 Geddes Road in Ann Arbor, MI. For more information, visit: www.cuaa.edu |
