The Chapel of the Resurrection
Centered in Christ, the Ministry of the Chapel of the Resurrection proclaims God’s love and serves students, faculty, and staff by building an inclusive community. The Chapel is part of the university’s division of Calling and Spiritual Life.
Worship with us
Sunday morning worship will resume Dec. 8 after Thanksgiving Break. Dec. 8 will be the last Sunday morning worship for the semester until Jan. 12.
Sunday morning worship is at 10 a.m. during the school year.
Christmas at Valpo: A Vespers Concert is coming up on Friday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 7 at 5:00 p.m. You can find out more and get tickets at the Christmas at Valpo website.
Please join Immanuel Lutheran Church as they host a Christmas Eve service at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel on Dec. 24.
Click here for a list of area Lutheran churches and their worship times.
Pastor Kate and Pastor Jim, our university pastors, take turns preaching week to week.
Previous livestreams of our Sunday Morning Worship, Celebrate! and Candlelight worship as well as Morning Prayer speakers are all accessible through our YouTube channel.
During the regular school year, there are eight services a week, open to all, when classes are in session from August through May.
Sermons online
Previous Chapel sermons and reflections from Sunday morning, Celebrate!, Candlelight, and Morning Prayer services can be found here. You can also find video of services on the Chapel YouTube page.
You are invited to provide feedback about our worship services
Contact a Pastor
Need to talk with one of our campus pastors?
Wish to contact other staff at the Chapel? You may also call 219.464.5093.
Reservations
To reserve the Chapel for an event, please contact the Harre Union. Phone: 219.464.5007.
Building Hours & Parking for Guests
The Chapel of the Resurrection is open to the public 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. Limited handicapped parking available in the Chapel turnaround. We suggest that guests park in Lot 15. (Some of our guests use Lot 20 and walk up the hill to the Chapel.) Please use the doors on the west end of the building (across from the library or the Union).
The Helge Center is the attachment building to the Chapel of the Resurrection. This is where you can find the Chapel staff during the work week. The Helge Center is open Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Students, faculty, and staff can use their campus ID to swipe into the Chapel and the Helge Center after operating hours until 11 p.m. For after hours entry, use the doors across from the Harre Union to get into the Chapel, and use the main entrance to the Helge Center.
Hours for both buildings may vary for holidays and breaks. The Chapel is closed to visitors during campus breaks but remains open during the summer. There are no Chapel services when school is not in session.
What is Sunday morning worship at the Chapel like? Learn more!
More about the Chapel
Did you know that the Chapel of the Resurrection was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places? Learn more about our Chapel’s history, and explore on-campus with our self-guided tour booklet. Explore from the comfort of home with our immersive virtual tour of Valpo’s campus, or watch this Lakeshore PBS “Eye on the Arts” video about the Chapel’s organ.
Agnus Day
Check out Pastor Jim’s weekly cartoon Agnus Day, that he creates to accompany the liturgical texts.
Giving a gift to the Chapel
Financial gifts to support the ministry of the Chapel of the Resurrection are always appreciated. You can donate through the university’s secure giving page. After you enter the amount you wish to give, click on the “Designation Options” and choose “Other” then designate your gift for the Chapel of the Resurrection.
Including Sunday morning worship, when classes are in session during the regular school year we normally offer eight worship services a week. During the regular school year, Morning Prayer is our most frequent service. Celebrate! is worship in a creative, laid-back style Wednesdays at 10 p.m. Candlelight Evening Prayer helps set the tone for the week in a contemplative fashion by candlelight, 9 p.m. Sundays.
We are accepting reservations for weddings at the Chapel. Reservations are now being handled by the Harre Union. Refer to the Scheduling a Wedding page for more details.
For those interested in being baptized or having their children baptized at the Chapel, the policy and application form can now also be found here. If you have questions or concerns, please contact one of our pastors.
Lutheran Summer Music is back! Valparaiso University welcomes back LSM as they hold their 42nd season at the Chapel of the Resurrection. This season features over 30 free and open-to-the-public concerts, recitals, and worship services. All events will take place at Valparaiso University from July 1 to July 28. The majority will also be livestreamed, allowing those from around the world to experience LSM’s transformational program.
They will hold public services of Holy Communion on Sundays at 10 a.m. in the Chapel from July 7 – 21, and there will be a 9 a.m. service on Sunday, July 28.
Visit the 2024 events page for a complete listing of events for the 2024 season. LSM concerts and events are underwritten by generous supporters who care deeply about the LSM experience. You can find out even more on their website at lsmacademy.org.