Valpo’s Lutheran Centennial Celebration

Celebrating 100 Years of Lutheran Legacy at Valpo

Valpo’s Lutheran Centennial Celebration will begin at Homecoming 2024 and conclude in 2025, marked by events that reflect God’s enduring faithfulness through music, worship, storytelling, and a special fundraising effort.

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Hebrews 12:1-2

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Valpo’s Lutheran Centennial Celebration

Commited to Educating the Laity.

In 1925, the Lutheran University Association purchased Valparaiso University, establishing it as an independent Lutheran institution committed to educating the laity. A century later, the University remains rooted in that mission, even as it has grown in size and scope.

Valpo’s Lutheran Centennial Celebration

Learn and Give!

Modern church building with tall stained-glass windows and angular roof, surrounded by trees and grass—an inspiring setting for commencement ceremonies.

Dive into the history and see how grounded in faith, we continue to radiate joy!

Add this special ornament to your holiday collection, and let it serve as a reminder of the faith, joy, and community that bind us together.

Enduring Faith, Eternal Joy

Under the theme “Enduring Faith, Eternal Joy,” we honor those who built and sustained Valpo while looking to Jesus, “the pioneer and perfecter of our faith,” to guide us forward. As we celebrate, we invite the community to reflect on how God is calling Valpo to live out its Lutheran identity today and in the years to come.

Valpo’s Lutheran Centennial Celebration

2024-2025 Events

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February 28 – March 5

Spring Break Chorale Tour

Learn more about upcoming tour dates and locations here.

February 28 – 7 p.m. | The Chapel of the Resurrection
March 1-5 | Various locations

March 4

Lutheran Middle School Math Contest

The Valparaiso University Department of Mathematics and Statistics, in conjunction with the Division of Calling and Spiritual Life, organizes the annual Northwest Indiana Lutheran Middle School Math Contest. Instituted in 1986, this contest typically brings together more than 70 students from various Lutheran middle schools throughout Northwest Indiana to further their excitement in mathematics. Breakout sessions focusing on Valpo’s Lutheran Centennial Celebration.

April 9

Valpo Day

Valpo Day is an annual effort to build a better, stronger Valparaiso University. For 24 hours, students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents, retirees, and friends will come together to radiate their impact on the world.

April 12 – 13

J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion

The Bach Institute presents J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion. Tickets will be available beginning December 13, 2024.

April 12 – 5 p.m. | The Chapel of the Resurrection
April 13 – 4 p.m. | St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Park Ridge, Illinois

April 20

Easter Chapel Service

April 28 – 30

Institute of Liturgical Studies

June 22 – July 20

Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival

For over four decades, Lutheran Summer Music, the nation’s premier faith-based music academy for high school students, has offered a transformative experience for thousands of young musicians. In addition to advanced musical instruction and numerous performance opportunities, LSM students form an intentional community while living together on Lutheran college campuses for four weeks. Since 2017, Valparaiso University has been honored to host this inspiring community. Read more about this liturgical legacy at Valpo and register today.