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Third Sunday of Easter

10 a.m. May 4, 2025

Our theme: The disciples make a big splash and eat breakfast with the risen Jesus. Wading in the water (remembering baptism) and eating with Jesus (celebrating holy communion) is our weekly encounter with the risen Christ. Jesus asks us again and again: Do you love me? And Jesus invites us, again and again, to follow him, bringing the Easter life to others.

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

Saul (later called Paul) was an ardent persecutor of all who followed the Way of Christ. This reading recounts the story of his transformation beginning with an encounter with Jesus Christ on the way to Damascus.

¹ Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest ² and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any who belonged to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. ³ Now as he was going along and approaching Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. ⁴ He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” ⁵ He asked, “Who are you, Lord?” The reply came, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. ⁶ But get up and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.” [⁷ The men who were traveling with him stood speechless because they heard the voice but saw no one. ⁸ Saul got up from the ground, and though his eyes were open, he could see nothing; so they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. ⁹ For three days he was without sight, and neither ate nor drank.
¹⁰ Now there was a disciple in Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” He answered, “Here I am, Lord.” ¹¹ The Lord said to him, “Get up and go to the street called Straight, and at the house of Judas look for a man of Tarsus named Saul. At this moment he is praying, ¹² and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him so that he might regain his sight.” ¹³ But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he has done to your saints in Jerusalem; ¹⁴ and here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who invoke your name.” ¹⁵ But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is an instrument whom I have chosen to bring my name before Gentiles and kings and before the people of Israel; ¹⁶ I myself will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.” ¹⁷ So Ananias went and entered the house. He laid his hands on Saul and said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on your way here, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” ¹⁸ And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and his sight was restored. Then he got up and was baptized, ¹⁹ and after taking some food, he regained his strength.

For several days he was with the disciples in Damascus, ²⁰ and immediately he began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is the Son of God.”]

The vision of John recorded in Revelation offers a glimpse of cosmic worship around the throne. At its center is “the Lamb who was slain.”

¹¹ Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels surrounding the throne and the living creatures and the elders; they numbered myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, ¹² singing with full voice,
“Worthy is the Lamb that was slaughtered
to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might
and honor and glory and blessing!”
¹³ Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, singing,
“To the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb
be blessing and honor and glory and might
forever and ever!”
¹⁴ And the four living creatures said, “Amen!” And the elders fell down and worshiped.

The risen Christ appears again to his disciples by the sea where they were first called. After echoes of the fishing and feeding miracles, he gives a final reminder of the cost of a disciple’s love and obedience.

¹ After [he appeared to his followers in Jerusalem,] Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way. ² Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples. ³ Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing.
⁴ Just after daybreak, Jesus stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. ⁵ Jesus said to them, “Children, you have no fish, have you?” They answered him, “No.” ⁶ He said to them, “Cast the net to the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in because there were so many fish. ⁷ That disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on some clothes, for he was naked, and jumped into the sea. ⁸ But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, only about a hundred yards off.
⁹ When they had gone ashore, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish on it, and bread. ¹⁰ Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.” ¹¹ So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred fifty-three of them; and though there were so many, the net was not torn. ¹² Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” Now none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” because they knew it was the Lord. ¹³ Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. ¹⁴ This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.
¹⁵ When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” ¹⁶ A second time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Tend my sheep.” ¹⁷ He said to him the third time, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter felt hurt because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” And he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep. ¹⁸ Very truly, I tell you, when you were younger, you used to fasten your own belt and to go wherever you wished. But when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will fasten a belt around you and take you where you do not wish to go.” ¹⁹ (He said this to indicate the kind of death by which he would glorify God.) After this he said to him, “Follow 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.

Baccalaureate

Baccalaureate Service will be held on Friday, May 9 at 5 p.m. in the Chapel of the Resurrection. Click here to learn more.

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.

John 21:1-19

BIBLE PASSAGE — After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way. Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples. Simon Peter said to them, […]
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