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Rebuilding the heart of campus

Rebuilding the heart of campus

For more than 40 years, the Chapel of Reconciliation has stood at the heart of Augustana University both physically and spiritually. There, generations of students have gathered to worship, reflect, sing, grieve, laugh and be together. Now the beloved campus centerpiece is getting a major makeover — one that honors its

Augustana ice-breaker: Chapel in Midco Arena draws crowd of 230

Augustana ice-breaker: Chapel in Midco Arena draws crowd of 230

The sports announcer’s rich, melodic voice rang throughout the hockey arena: “This morning’s worship is brought to you by the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.” The crowd of 230 spectators — Augustana students and Sioux Falls community members alike — laughed with surprise at hearing the familiar voice

Campus Ministry hires interfaith chaplain, announces name change

Campus Ministry hires interfaith chaplain, announces name change

Campus Ministry hired its inaugural interfaith chaplain this semester, introducing her to the campus community in early November. The addition of Jennifer Dreiske, the new interfaith chaplain, comes as a part of a larger department shift: Campus Ministry will become the Office of Faith and Spiritual Life starting January 2024.

Outdoor worship in the time of COVID-19

Adjusting to COVID-19 regulations, students rejoice in outdoor sermons “surrounded in God’s creation” for fall 2020. The ministry had picked three dates for outdoor worship this fall. The final one was Tuesday, Sept. 22 when Colin Irvine, provost and executive vice president, lead a sermon for ASA installation. The