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Fifth Sunday in Lent

10 a.m. April 6, 2025

Our theme: Our God makes all things new. In the first reading God promises it. In the gospel Mary anticipates it, anointing Jesus’ feet with costly perfume in preparation for the day of his burial. In the second reading Paul recalls his transformation from the persecutor Saul into an apostle. In baptism, God’s new person (you!) rises daily from the deadly mire of trespasses and sins.

Preaching and Presiding Minister: Rev. James Wetzstein, University Pastor

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Our pastoral staff will continue to be available and encourage you to use their “You Can Book Me” contacts for appointments.

This Sunday’s Readings

The prophet declares that long ago God performed mighty deeds and delivered Israel from Egyptian bondage through the waters of the sea. Now, God is about to do a new thing, bringing the exiles out of Babylon and through the wilderness in a new Exodus.

¹⁶ Thus says the Lord,
who makes a way in the sea,
a path in the mighty waters,
¹⁷ who brings out chariot and horse,
army and warrior;
they lie down, they cannot rise,
they are extinguished, quenched like a wick:
¹⁸ Do not remember the former things,
or consider the things of old.
¹⁹ I am about to do a new thing;
now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?
I will make a way in the wilderness
and rivers in the desert.
²⁰ The wild animals will honor me,
the jackals and the ostriches;
for I give water in the wilderness,
rivers in the desert,
to give drink to my chosen people,
²¹ the people whom I formed for myself
so that they might declare my praise.

Writing to Christians in Philippi, Paul admits that his heritage and reputation could give him more reason than most people to place confidence in his spiritual pedigree. But the overwhelming grace of God in Jesus calls Paul to a new set of values.

[Paul writes:] ^4b If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: ⁵ circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; ⁶ as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless.
⁷ Yet whatever gains I had, these I have come to regard as loss because of Christ. ⁸ More than that, I regard everything as loss because of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and I regard them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ ⁹ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but one that comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God based on faith. ¹⁰ I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, ¹¹ if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead.
¹² Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. ¹³ Beloved, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, ¹⁴ I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.

Judas willfully misinterprets as waste Mary’s extravagant act of anointing Jesus’ feet with costly perfume. Jesus recognizes that her lavish gift is both an expression of love and an anticipation of his burial.

¹ Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. ² There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. ³ Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus’ feet, and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. ⁴ But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (the one who was about to betray him), said, ⁵ “Why was this perfume not sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?” ⁶ (He said this not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief; he kept the common purse and used to steal what was put into it.) ⁷ Jesus said, “Leave her alone. She bought it so that she might keep it for the day of my burial. ⁸ You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me.”

Upcoming at the Chapel:

The Chapel of the Resurrection invites you to worship with us in person or online at 10 a.m. for Sunday mornings when classes are in session during the regular school year.

There will be an organ recital series on Fridays at noon – March 21, March 28, and April 4 in the Chapel. Bring your lunch and experience the rich sounds of the organ in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Admission is free, and all are welcome! You can find out more about this event here.

Holy Week Services for 2025:

Palm Sunday: April 13 at 10 a.m.
Maundy Thursday: April 17 at 7 p.m.
Good Friday: April 18 at 12 p.m. noon
Easter Vigil: April 19 at 8 p.m.
Easter Sunday: April 20 at 10 a.m.

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Have questions about what Sunday morning worship is like at the Chapel? Look here!

Recordings of the sermons from various services can be found on our sermons page.

Pastor Kate and Pastor Jim, our university pastors, take turns preaching week to week.

Mon., May 6, 2024 – Monday Morning Prayer – Dr. Kevin Gary – View the livestream

Sun., May 5, 2024 – Rev. James Wetzstein – View the livestream

Fri., May 3, 2024 – Friday Morning Prayer – Hope Biermann “On Hope” – View the livestream

Mon., Apr. 29, 2024 – Monday Morning Prayer – Brother James Dixon – View the livestream

Sun., Apr. 28, 2024 – Rev. Katherine Museus – View the livestream

Fri., Apr. 26, 2024 – Friday Morning Prayer – Brynn Conway “Grief & Growth when Pruning” – View the livestream

Wed., Apr. 24, 2024 – Celebrate! Rev. Katherine Museus – View the livestream

Mon., Apr. 22, 2024 – Monday Morning Prayer – Dr. Lara Pudwell – View the livestream

Sun., Apr. 21, 2024 – Rev. James Wetzstein, – View the livestream

Fri., Apr. 19, 2024 – Friday Morning Prayer – Lee Ross “Living and Loving Authentically” – View the livestream

Wed., Apr. 17, 2024 – Celebrate! Rev. James Wetzstein – View the livestream

Mon., Apr. 15, 2024 – Monday Morning Prayer – Eli Owen – View the livestream

Sun., Apr. 14, 2024 – Rev. Katherine Museus – View the livestream

Fri., Apr. 12, 2024 – Friday Morning Prayer – O. P. Kretzmann’s “The Brave Road” – View the livestream

Wed., Apr. 10, 2024 – Celebrate! Rev. Katherine Museus – View the livestream

Mon., Apr. 8, 2024 – Monday Morning Prayer – Dr. Todd Hillwig – View the livestream

Sun., Apr. 7, 2024 – Rev. James Wetzstein – View the livestream

Fri., Apr. 5, 2024 – Friday Morning Prayer – Logan Albright “Learning from Others” – View the livestream

Wed., Apr. 3, 2024 – Celebrate! Rev. James Wetzstein – View the livestream

Mon., Apr. 1, 2024 – Monday Morning Prayer – Rev. Jack Franicevich – View the livestream

Sun., Mar. 31, 2024 – Easter Sunday – Rev. Katherine Museus – View the livestream

Fri., Mar. 29, 2024 – Good Friday – Rev. Katherine Museus – View the livestream

Thurs., Mar. 28, 2024 – Maundy – Rev. Katherine Museus – View the livestream

Wed., Mar. 27, 2024 – Celebrate! Rev. Katherine Museus – View the livestream

Sun., Mar. 24, 2024 – Rev. James Wetzstein – View the livestream

Mon., Mar. 18, 2024 – Monday Morning Prayer – Grace E. Biermann – View the livestream

Fri., Mar. 1, 2024 – Friday Morning Prayer – Nathan Janke “Service as Jab Cross Combo” – View the livestream

Wed., Feb. 28, 2024 – Celebrate! Rev. James Wetzstein – View the livestream

Mon, Feb. 26, 2024 – Monday Morning Prayer – Deaconess Kristin Lewis – View the livestream

Sun., Feb. 25, 2024 – Rev. Katherine Museus – View the livestream

Fri., Feb. 23, 2024 – Friday Morning Prayer – Anna Speckhard “Living a Life of Love.” – View the livestream

Wed., Feb. 21, 2024 – Celebrate! Rev. Katherine Museus – View the livestream

Mon, Feb. 19, 2024 – Monday Morning Prayer – Dr. Julien C. H. Smith – View the livestream

Sun., Feb. 18, 2024 – Rev. James Wetzstein – View the livestream

Fri., Feb. 16, 2024 – Friday Morning Prayer – Mary Emma Zimmerman “Finding Peace in an Extraordinary, Ordinary Life” – View the livestream

Wed., Feb. 14, 2024 – Celebrate! Rev. James Wetzstein – View the livestream

Wed., Feb. 14, 2024 – Ash Wednesday Morning Prayer – Rev. Katherine Museus – View the livestream

Mon, Feb. 12, 2024 – Monday Morning Prayer – Fr. Jacob McDaniel – View the livestream

Sun., Feb. 11, 2024 – Rev. Katherine Museus – View the livestream

Fri., Feb. 9, 2024 – Friday Morning Prayer – Carolina Bowen “A Thank You Note for the Chapel” – View the livestream

Wed., Feb. 7, 2024 – Celebrate! Rev. Katherine Museus – View the livestream

Mon, Feb. 5, 2024 – Monday Morning Prayer – Rev. Dr. Amanda Brobst-Renaud – View the livestream

Sun., Feb. 4, 2024 – Rev. James Wetzstein – View the livestream

Fri., Feb. 2, 2024 – Friday Morning Prayer – Hannah Bhakta “Novel Methodology of Loving Yourself in College” – View the livestream

Wed., Jan. 31, 2024 – Celebrate! Rev. Katherine Museus – View the livestream

Mon, Jan. 29, 2024 – Monday Morning Prayer – Professor Caroline Ban – View the livestream

Sun., Jan. 28, 2024 – Rev. Katherine Museus – View the livestream

Fri., Jan. 26, 2024 – Friday Morning Prayer – Rev. Katherine Museus “Life’s Seasons” – View the livestream

Wed., Jan. 24, 2024 – Celebrate! Rev. Katherine Museus – View the livestream

Mon, Jan. 22, 2024 – Monday Morning Prayer – Rev. James Wetzstein – View the livestream

Sun., Jan. 21, 2024 – Rev. James Wetzstein – No livestream

Wed., Jan. 17, 2024 – Celebrate! Rev. James Wetzstein – View the livestream

Sun., Jan. 14, 2024 – MLK Sunday – Rev. Katherine Museus – View the livestream

Wed., Jan. 10, 2024 – Celebrate! Rev. Katherine Museus – View the livestream

Fri., Nov. 17, 2023 – Friday Morning Prayer – Frank Maldonado Colon “Thankful” – View the livestream

Mon, Nov. 27, 2023 – Monday Morning Prayer – Dcs Karen Hernes – View the livestream

Wed., Nov. 15, 2023 – Celebrate! Rev. Katherine Museus – View the livestream

Mon. Nov. 13, 2023 – Monday Morning Prayer – Dr. Karen Allen “Stories you don’t hear – reflections on travel to Israel” – View the livestream

Sun., Nov. 12, 2023 – Rev. Katherine Museus

Fri., Nov. 10, 2023 – Friday Morning Prayer – Christian Koppang “A Faithful Warrior” – View the livestream

Wed., Nov. 8, 2023 – Celebrate! Rev. James Wetzstein – View the livestream

Mon, Nov. 6, 2023 – Monday Morning Prayer – Morgan Folgers, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship – View the livestream

Sun., Nov. 5, 2023 – All Saints Sunday – View the livestream

Fri., Nov. 3, 2023 – Student Reflection: Micah Koppang – View the livestream

Wed., Nov. 1, 2023 – Celebrate! with Pastor Jim “All the Saints!” – View the livestream

Mon., Oct. 30, 2023 – Dr. Anna Stewart, Director, Institute for Leadership and Service – View the livestream

Sun., Oct. 29, 2023 – Reformation Sunday – Rev. Katherine Museus – View the livestream

Fri., Oct. 27, 2023 – Senior Allison Plachta – View the livestream

Wed., Oct. 25, 2023 – Celebrate! Rev. Katherine Museus – View the livestream

Mon, Oct. 23, 2023 – Dr. Susan R. Holman, John R. Eckrich Chair and Professor, Religion and the Healing Arts

Sun., Oct. 22, 2023 – Rev. James Wetzstein – View the livestream

Fri., Oct. 20, 2023 – “Do You Want to Get Well?” by Eli Conklin, student reflection – View the livestream

Wed., Oct 18, 2023 – Celebrate! Rev. James Wetzstein

Mon. Oct. 16, 2023 – Day of Prayers for Israel and Palestine: Reflection from Valpo students – View the livestream

Mon., Oct. 9, 2023 – Rev. Dr. Brian Beckstrom, Asst. Vice President for Mission “It’s Not About You” – View the livestream

Sun., Oct. 8, 2023 – Rev. James Wetzstein – View the livestream

Fri., Oct. 6, 2023 – Friday Morning Prayer – selections from Oscar Romero – View the livestream

Wed., Oct. 4, 2023 – Celebrate! Rev. James Wetzstein – View the livestream

Mon., Oct. 2, 2023 – Kim Boone, Director of Counseling Services – View the livestream

Sun., Oct. 1, 2023 – Rev. Katherine Museus – View the livestream

Fri., Sept. 29, 2023 – Friday Morning Prayer – selections from Dr. John Nunes – View the livestream

Wed. Sept. 27, 2023 – Celebrate! Rev. Katherine Museus – View the livestream

Mon, Sept. 25, 2023 – Deaconess Kat Peters – “Just Breathe” – View the livestream

Sun., Sept. 24, 2023 – Homecoming Sunday – Rev. James Wetzstein – View the livestream

Fri., Sept. 22, 2023 – Friday Morning Prayer – Senior Steven Engel – View the livestream

Wed., Sept. 20, 2023 – Celebrate! “Wrestling a Blessing Out of Life” – Rev. James Wetzstein – View the livestream

Mon., Sept. 18, 2023 – Dr. Kevin Gary, Professor of Education – View the livestream

Sun., Sept. 17, 2023 – Rev. Katherine Museus – Read the manuscript

Fri., Sept. 15, 2023 – “Imposter Syndrome,” from the writings of Rev. James Wetzstein, read by Rev. Katherine Museus – View the livestream

Mon., Sept. 11, 2023 – Natalie Muskin-Press, Assistant Director for Prevention and Wellness Education – View the livestream

Sun., Sept. 10, 2023 – Rev. James Wetzstein – View the livestream

Fri., Sept. 8, 2023 – senior Sophia Ullery – View the livestream

Wed., Sept. 6, 2023 – Celebrate! – Rev. James Wetzstein – View the livestream

Sun., Sept. 3, 2023 – Rev. Katherine Museus – View the livestream

Friday, Sept. 1, 2023 – “God Meets You Where You Are” – from the writings of Jesuit priest James Martin, SJ

Wed., Aug. 30, 2023 – Celebrate! – Rev. Katherine Museus – View the livestream

Mon, Aug, 28, 2023 – Rev. James Wetzstein – View the livestream

Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 – Rev. James Wetzstein – View the livestream

Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 – Reflection from writings of N.T. Wright – View the livestream

Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023 – Welcome Sunday – Rev. Katherine Museus – View the livestream

Agnus Day

Agnus Day is a weekly cartoon drawn by Pr. James Wetzstein, usually based on Sunday’s gospel reading. It is normally updated on this site on Wednesdays.

2 Corinthians 5:16-21

BIBLE PASSAGE — From now on, therefore, we regard no one from a human point of view; even though we once knew Christ from a human point of view, we know him no longer in that way. So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything […]
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