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Important Conference Information
Higher Things ICE – (319) 455-6737
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Wifi Network: CUNEGuest
Coffee Options – None on campus. Some cute ones are in town.
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Meals –
For Lunch and Supper:
- Churches St. M – Z – Eat in the Cattle Conference Room.
- Churches I-St. Luke – 1st Half of the meal in the Dining Hall (11:00 am & 5:00 pm)
- Churches A-H – 2nd Half of the meal in the Dining Hall (11:45 am & 5:45 pm)
Breakfasts will only be served in the dining hall as previously planned.
Conference Updates!
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Conference Schedule
- Tuesday 8 Jul 2025
- Wednesday 9 Jul 2025
- Thursday 10 Jul 2025
- Friday 11 Jul 2025
Tuesday 8 Jul 2025
9:00 am - 1:45 pm Registration / Check-In
// Janzow - Lobby
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Choir Rehearsal
// St. John Lutheran Church - Sanctuary
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Leaders’ Meeting
// Thom - Auditorium
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Opening Divine Service
// St. John Lutheran Church - Sanctuary
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Plenary 1 // Rev. Eli Lietzau // The Tree Of Death Overcome By Christ
// Friedrich Arena
5:00 pm - 6:45 pm Dinner
// Janzow- Dining Hall
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm Breakaway A
// Classrooms
Adult Continuing Ed Course: In Holy Conversation: The Word of God, Preaching, and Prayer in the Life of Christ’s Church
Rev. Dr. Todd PeperkornThom 005
Adult Continuing Ed Course: How is it that the pastor preaches the Word of God and, at the same time, speaks for the Church as the Body of Christ? This study examines the relationship between the Scriptures, the preacher, and the prayer life of the Church as the holy conversation where heaven and earth meet.
Doom of the Great Dragon
Rev. Matt ThompsonThom 011
When God the Father says that he is making all things new in Revelation 21, this includes the curious phrase "and the sea was no more". Learn how this obscure promise of God relates to physical oceans in the new heaven and the new earth; the doom of Leviathan, Sea Monsters, and the Great Dragon; and our struggle with Chaos in life today.
ELCA/LCMS, What's the Difference?
Vicar Morgan PhillipsThom 203
You live in a world where when someone asks you what church you belong to, your answer is more than likely to be, "Well, I'm a Lutheran!" But then the follow up question gets asked, "Well, what kind of Lutheran are you? Are you LCMS? Or are you ELCA?” Join us, as we explore what both Lutheran Synods believe when it comes to issues like the Trinity, Creation, the Person and Work of Christ, the Resurrection, and many of the top pressing social issues of the day (such as abortion, homosexuality, gender identity, and end of life practices).
Eternity Now!
Rev. David WarnerThom 113
Eternity Now! God’s Gifts for Living New Each Day. Every day we are tempted with the next new thing, but the world’s new things always turn out to be the same old thing. God has a better way for you. The life of daily repentance is, by God’s grace, also the life of daily renewal. From the Psalms to the Hymns, from the Catechism to ancient rites, the Holy Spirit would use His Word to make each day new for you, in Christ. This is the day that the Lord has made new, for you.
For the Bullied
Rev. Harrison GoodmanThom Auditorium
When you’re the kid who gets bullied, the weight of each day gets heavier. You wake up and go to sleep feeling unsafe. Alone. Worthless. Trapped. In short, it’s a reversing of everything God speaks about you in the Gospel. Words have power, but God’s Word speaks louder and more. It points you to the places where your identity is secure as He gives strength to endure your enemies with long-suffering patience and even hope. The Bible doesn’t make bullies go away, but it secures us in something that endures. We are more than conquerors through Him who loves us!
Heaven on Earth
Rev. Brent KuhlmanBorland Choir Room 201
Did you know that when the Lord Jesus gathers you around Himself in the divine service through His Word and Sacrament you are in heaven even before you go to heaven? You are! I'll put it this way in strict Kuhlman-ese: In the divine service you get to go to heaven before you go to heaven! You get a whiff of that when you hear the following: "With angels, archangels and all the company of heaven ..." Those words are what you hear right before you sing the Sanctus and then go to the Lord's Supper. It's heaven on earth if you will. It's incredible! Come and find out more in this breakaway.
Lord's Prayer: Our Family Prayer?
Dr. David VetterDunklau 150
God created each of us unique individuals. More than that, he created us within a relationship – a family. That broken family is already restored in and for us. “to all who did receive him… he gave the right to become children of God…” In the Gospel, Jesus highlights two contrasting prayers. First, is the Rich Man’s soliloquy. In recounting his wealth management plans, he prays to himself, by himself, for himself, and for what he thinks will make him happy. Jesus tells us how we ought to pray, and offers us our own family prayer - “Our Father…”.
New Every Week
Rev. Travis KleinschmidtThom 001
You are made new in your baptism and you are renewed week in and week out by the Lord’s Supper. The Lord Jesus invites you to abide in him and he in you. We live from Sunday to Sunday looking forward to receiving the Lord's Body and Blood. This is better than the new phone you want or the new Jordans that you just have to have. Jesus sustains you as you wait for that Last Day and makes you new each Sunday.
Real Love, Real Life
Mrs. Michelle BaumanThom 205
Love. We think about it. We want it. We wonder when we’ll find it. We wonder IF we’ll find it. And if we do, how long will it last . . . because, let’s be honest, relationships break. Hearts break. People break. Is love really all it’s cracked up to be? The simple answer is, YES! God desires to give His people life-affirming love, and one of the ways He provides the blessing of love is through marriage. Learn how to spot real love, how to grow it, and how to give it as you abide in the love of Christ. Interested in learning more about REAL LOVE and how it upholds LIFE? Join this session, young lover
Slapping Yourself in the Face
Rev. Ian KinneyThom 111
You do not have a body. You ARE a body. You do not have a soul. You ARE a soul. Your goal is not to go to heaven. Your goal is the Resurrection. What you do to your body will impact your soul. What you do to your soul will impact your body. And until the Resurrection, you are called to live as an embodied soul whom Christ has redeemed.
So... How Do You Do That?
Rev. Michael MohrsDunklau Pohlman Lecture Hall 109
You’ve heard about it in HT sermons. Plenary and sectional speakers extol its benefits. There’s time set aside each day after Evening Prayer. But what exactly is individual confession and absolution? In this sectional, we will walk through the rite and then observe dramatic reenactments of what you can expect when you visit your pastor to hear again those blessed words that by Christ’s gracious absolution, you have been made new. We will also explore how this rite can guide our words as we confess our sins committed against others, as well as when “we forgive those who trespass against us.”
The Apocalypse of John - Revelation
Rev. Steve Andrews Jr.Walz Fieldhouse Viewing Room
Jesus Christ promised that He is coming soon. Even though the beautiful book of Revelation is lost to most of the Church today because it has been taught falsely as a hidden book of codes and terrifying destruction, the Spirit inspired John to write this letter to give His suffering Church comfort and hope in the midst of persecution and death. This is a Bible study on Revelation 12, "The Dragon, the Woman, and the Child" as an example of how to read Revelation, with a brief overview of the book, its common symbols, and its overall message of hope.
The Devil's Porn Strategy
Rev, Merritt DemskiWeller Chapel
The devil, the world, and our sinful nature wants us enslaved to our passions, but Christ comes to make us new. People are being exposed to and ensnared by porn at younger and younger ages all the time. So how do we help the people we love when they feel isolated and alone in their battle against sin? This session will talk about the realities of porn usage, the gifts that Christ gives in light of the devil’s porn strategy, and various resources that are available so you can help others and yourself to fight the good fight of faith.
The Weimar Altar Piece And You
Rev. Ben OckreeThom 101
We’ll take a close look at the Weimar Altarpiece, a powerful piece of art by Lucas Cranach the Elder. He proclaims Christ's victory over sin death and the devil, but he also invites us to be a part of that story. We’ll explore how Cranach uses familiar faces, bold images, and smart design to remind us that what Jesus is for us, right now. Come see how this painting invites you to step into the story of salvation and see yourself in the light of Christ’s victory.
8:00 pm - 8:30 pm Evening Prayer
// St. John Lutheran Church - Sanctuary
8:30 pm - 11:00 pm Free Time
// Campus
Bingo
Thom #001
Country line dancing
Cattle Conference Rm-Janzow
ESports: Nintendo
Thom #004
Exhibitor Trivia
Thom Lobby
Gaga Ball // Four Square Volleyball // Spikeball
Quad
Gaga Ball Challenge
Quad
Starts at 8:45
Knockerball// 9- Square //Spikeball
Bulldog Stadium
Paint-A-Long
Thom #113
Ping-Pong, Pool Table
Janzow Game Room
Sand Volleyball
Sand Volleyball Courts
Toxic Meltdown//Basketball
Fieldhouse
8:30 pm - 8:45 pm Individual Confession
// St. John Lutheran Church -Sanctuary
11:00 pm - 11:30 pm Compline
// Dorms
Wednesday 9 Jul 2025
7:00 am - 8:45 am Breakfast
// Janzow - Dining Hall
8:00 am - 8:45 am Choir Rehearsal
// St. John Lutheran Church - Sanctuary
9:00 am - 9:30 am Matins
// St. John Lutheran Church -Sanctuary
10:00 am - 11:00 am Plenary 2 // Rev. Jason Schockman // I'm Not Resurrected Yet
// Friedrich Arena
11:00 am - 12:45 pm Lunch
// Janzow - Dining Hall
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Orchestra Rehersal
St. John Lutheran Church - Sanctuary
11:15 am - 11:45 am Leaders’ Meeting
// Thom - Auditorium
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Vespers
// St. John Lutheran Church -Sanctuary
1:45 pm - 3:45 pm Free Time
// Fieldhouse
Freetime Basketball and Popcorn
Fieldhouse
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm CUS Information Session
Thom 001 - CUNE
Thom 005 - CUC
Thom 101 - CUW
Thom 111 - CSL
Thom 011 - CTSFW
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm Panel
// Friedrich Arena
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Breakaway B
// Classrooms
Adult Continuing Ed Course: In Holy Conversation: The Word of God, Preaching, and Prayer in the Life of Christ’s Church
Rev. Dr. Todd PeperkornThom 005
Adult Continuing Ed Course: How is it that the pastor preaches the Word of God and, at the same time, speaks for the Church as the Body of Christ? This study examines the relationship between the Scriptures, the preacher, and the prayer life of the Church as the holy conversation where heaven and earth meet.
Are you Ready for War?
Rev. Craig MuehlerDunklau 151
Are you Ready for Spiritual Combat? Preparation and readiness are critical in planning, especially in planning a defense. Are you ready to face the challenges that come your way? Are you ready for the battles and sufferings that you will face? Are you ready for Spiritual Combat? What is your plan to sustain you on the battlefield of life? How will you endure? We will take a deep dive into Ephesians 6, the Armor of God, to see God has given us what we need as we face our enemy!
Doom of the Great Dragon
Rev. Matt ThompsonThom 011
When God the Father says that he is making all things new in Revelation 21, this includes the curious phrase "and the sea was no more". Learn how this obscure promise of God relates to physical oceans in the new heaven and the new earth; the doom of Leviathan, Sea Monsters, and the Great Dragon; and our struggle with Chaos in life today.
ELCA/LCMS, What's the Difference?
Vicar Morgan PhillipsThom 203
You live in a world where when someone asks you what church you belong to, your answer is more than likely to be, "Well, I'm a Lutheran!" But then the follow up question gets asked, "Well, what kind of Lutheran are you? Are you LCMS? Or are you ELCA?” Join us, as we explore what both Lutheran Synods believe when it comes to issues like the Trinity, Creation, the Person and Work of Christ, the Resurrection, and many of the top pressing social issues of the day (such as abortion, homosexuality, gender identity, and end of life practices).
Eternity Now!
Rev. David WarnerThom 113
Eternity Now! God’s Gifts for Living New Each Day. Every day we are tempted with the next new thing, but the world’s new things always turn out to be the same old thing. God has a better way for you. The life of daily repentance is, by God’s grace, also the life of daily renewal. From the Psalms to the Hymns, from the Catechism to ancient rites, the Holy Spirit would use His Word to make each day new for you, in Christ. This is the day that the Lord has made new, for you.
For the Bullied
Rev. Harrison GoodmanThom Auditorium
When you’re the kid who gets bullied, the weight of each day gets heavier. You wake up and go to sleep feeling unsafe. Alone. Worthless. Trapped. In short, it’s a reversing of everything God speaks about you in the Gospel. Words have power, but God’s Word speaks louder and more. It points you to the places where your identity is secure as He gives strength to endure your enemies with long-suffering patience and even hope. The Bible doesn’t make bullies go away, but it secures us in something that endures. We are more than conquerors through Him who loves us!
Heaven on Earth
Rev. Brent KuhlmanBorland Choir Room 201
Did you know that when the Lord Jesus gathers you around Himself in the divine service through His Word and Sacrament you are in heaven even before you go to heaven? You are! I'll put it this way in strict Kuhlman-ese: In the divine service you get to go to heaven before you go to heaven! You get a whiff of that when you hear the following: "With angels, archangels and all the company of heaven ..." Those words are what you hear right before you sing the Sanctus and then go to the Lord's Supper. It's heaven on earth if you will. It's incredible! Come and find out more in this breakaway.
Lord's Prayer: Our Family Prayer?
Dr. David VetterDunklau 150
God created each of us unique individuals. More than that, he created us within a relationship – a family. That broken family is already restored in and for us. “to all who did receive him… he gave the right to become children of God…” In the Gospel, Jesus highlights two contrasting prayers. First, is the Rich Man’s soliloquy. In recounting his wealth management plans, he prays to himself, by himself, for himself, and for what he thinks will make him happy. Jesus tells us how we ought to pray, and offers us our own family prayer - “Our Father…”.
Merciful Father - All Things New
Rev. Daniel VothThom 205
“There was a man who had two sons.” So begins one of Jesus’ most famous parables. Both sons are lost and separated from their father. Can they be made new? Will they be made new? Can you be made new, not just in eternity, but here, now, in this age? Join me as we dig into Jesus’ parable from Luke 15 and see how you can be made new now and for eternity because of the compassion of our Lord Jesus Christ.
New Creation - Stilling Sinning?
Rev. Isaac WirtzWalz Hall of Fame Room
2 Cor 5:17 Tells me that I am a new creation in Christ. I believe the Bible, but I keep sinning, again and again, the same stupid sin over and over! When can I expect to be free from this sin, and where can I find comfort after falling so many times?
New Every Week
Rev. Travis KleinschmidtThom 001
You are made new in your baptism and you are renewed week in and week out by the Lord’s Supper. The Lord Jesus invites you to abide in him and he in you. We live from Sunday to Sunday looking forward to receiving the Lord's Body and Blood. This is better than the new phone you want or the new Jordans that you just have to have. Jesus sustains you as you wait for that Last Day and makes you new each Sunday.
Slapping Yourself in the Face
Rev. Ian KinneyThom 111
You do not have a body. You ARE a body. You do not have a soul. You ARE a soul. Your goal is not to go to heaven. Your goal is the Resurrection. What you do to your body will impact your soul. What you do to your soul will impact your body. And until the Resurrection, you are called to live as an embodied soul whom Christ has redeemed.
So... How Do You Do That?
Rev. Michael MohrsDunklau Pohlman Lecture Hall 109
You’ve heard about it in HT sermons. Plenary and sectional speakers extol its benefits. There’s time set aside each day after Evening Prayer. But what exactly is individual confession and absolution? In this sectional, we will walk through the rite and then observe dramatic reenactments of what you can expect when you visit your pastor to hear again those blessed words that by Christ’s gracious absolution, you have been made new. We will also explore how this rite can guide our words as we confess our sins committed against others, as well as when “we forgive those who trespass against us.”
The Apocalypse of John - Revelation
Rev. Steve Andrews Jr.Walz Fieldhouse Viewing Room
Jesus Christ promised that He is coming soon. Even though the beautiful book of Revelation is lost to most of the Church today because it has been taught falsely as a hidden book of codes and terrifying destruction, the Spirit inspired John to write this letter to give His suffering Church comfort and hope in the midst of persecution and death. This is a Bible study on Revelation 12, "The Dragon, the Woman, and the Child" as an example of how to read Revelation, with a brief overview of the book, its common symbols, and its overall message of hope.
The Devil's Porn Strategy
Rev, Merritt DemskiWeller Chapel
The devil, the world, and our sinful nature wants us enslaved to our passions, but Christ comes to make us new. People are being exposed to and ensnared by porn at younger and younger ages all the time. So how do we help the people we love when they feel isolated and alone in their battle against sin? This session will talk about the realities of porn usage, the gifts that Christ gives in light of the devil’s porn strategy, and various resources that are available so you can help others and yourself to fight the good fight of faith.
The Weimar Altar Piece And You
Rev. Ben OckreeThom 101
We’ll take a close look at the Weimar Altarpiece, a powerful piece of art by Lucas Cranach the Elder. He proclaims Christ's victory over sin death and the devil, but he also invites us to be a part of that story. We’ll explore how Cranach uses familiar faces, bold images, and smart design to remind us that what Jesus is for us, right now. Come see how this painting invites you to step into the story of salvation and see yourself in the light of Christ’s victory.
5:00 pm - 6:45 pm Dinner
// Janzow - Dining Hall
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm Breakaway C
// Classrooms
A Cubs Fan, and a Red Sox Fan, and Jesus?
Rev. Jason SchockmanBorland Choir Room 201
We are waiting for the "revelation of the sons of God...the redemption of our bodies, for in this hope we were saved." Our lives since Baptism bear the hope of greater things to come, but it’s been a while, just ask a Cubbies fan. We hold to things unseen; we live by things not yet. The future is so sure and great that the present burden of a hitting slump, weak bullpen, blind umpires, cannot remove our hope of the pennant to come. Or as a Red Sox fan would say it…“THIS IS OUR YE-Ah.” BRING YOUR BIBLE and let's "Play ball!"
Christian Care for LGBT Communities
Rev. Merritt DemskiWeller Chapel
We live in a culture that is entrenched in a battle over pronouns, sexuality, and the nature of man and woman. God has created us male and female but there are many people who wrestle with the truth. This session will talk briefly about the L,G, and B elements of LGBT, but will focus on the T part of the acronym. What is “Transgenderism” and how do we approach it as Christians? We’ll approach the topic through the lens of Christ who makes all things new. We’ll talk about how we got where we are today, how we can more faithfully articulate this through the lens of Christ and bring the mercy and forgiveness of Christ to those who are broken and hurting in the world.
Do Not Be Anxious
Rev. Harrison GoodmanThom Auditorium
Jesus says, “Do not be anxious about anything.” Yet this statement alone produces even more anxiety. But that’s not all He says! There’s no off switch for anxiety just because Jesus tells you not to be anxious. It isn’t a question of whether you should have anxiety. It’s a question of what to do with the anxiety you have. By contrasting worry and imagination, we’ll tackle anxiety, what it is, what Jesus promises for those who struggle with it, and what to do with it when you have it.
Made New by Fasting/Feasting
Rev. Zachariah BurgdofDunklau 151
The practice of fasting has fallen out of use in the modern church. At the practice of intermittent fasting, as well as numerous fasts from specific foods, litter the secular world promising a better and healthier life. In this breakaway, we will consider Christ’s admonition to fast in light of Matthew 6 and compare Christian fasting to the modern idea of fasting. We will attempt to recover an appreciation and joy in fasting not for worldly gain and glory but so that we might be made new in Christ and rejoice in the feast of all feasts, the Lord’s Supper.
Merciful Father - All Things New
Rev. Daniel VothThom 205
“There was a man who had two sons.” So begins one of Jesus’ most famous parables. Both sons are lost and separated from their father. Can they be made new? Will they be made new? Can you be made new, not just in eternity, but here, now, in this age? Join me as we dig into Jesus’ parable from Luke 15 and see how you can be made new now and for eternity because of the compassion of our Lord Jesus Christ.
New Creation - Stilling Sinning?
Rev. Isaac WirtzWalz Hall of Fame Room
2 Cor 5:17 Tells me that I am a new creation in Christ. I believe the Bible, but I keep sinning, again and again, the same stupid sin over and over! When can I expect to be free from this sin, and where can I find comfort after falling so many times?
Organ Boot Camp
Cantor Paul SoulekSt. John Lutheran
The organ is the king of instruments . . . and for good reason! The organ occupies a key role in the Lutheran liturgy and in presenting the church’s music. But sometimes the organ can seem a bit intimidating. What do those buttons actually do? Do you really play with your feet? And how many pipes is too many (trick question . . . you can never have too many!)? This session will explore how the organ works, what it takes to play the organ well, and what makes for a great church organist.
Recalled to Life
Mrs. Jocelyn BensonThom 111
“It was the best times, it was the worst of times. . . .” This famous line from Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities is only the beginning. A few pages in, a mysterious message gets delivered and the return message is simply: “Recalled to life.” What does this mean? A Tale of Two Cities helps us to grapple with life in the “now, but not yet.” With Dickens, we’ll ponder the baptismal realities of daily dying and rising as we live out our vocations this side of heaven.
Recreation: No Time to Rest
Dr. Kurt RouserThom 001
While living in a state of grace, we are continually transformed by the renewing of our mind. In the beginning, God created from nothing, but His recreative work, as revealed by Jesus’ healing miracles, shows that new things are made from what has been corrupted by sin. So, whatever our vocation, even students, we don’t expect a vacation. The Holy Spirit continues the recreative work in us and through us to weary souls. This session encourages youth to “be ready always to give an answer to every man who asketh you a reason for the hope that is in you.”
The Gospel According to Carrie Underwood
Rev. Brent KuhlmanDunklau Pohlman Lecture Hall 109
Who would have thought? Carrie Underwood and the Gospel? You bet! Come learn about these topics from some of her most famous videos: that heaven is our home, that there will be a happy reunion in heaven for all believers in Jesus, that the blood of Jesus atones for all sin, and that holy baptism gives you God's divine and saving name! What joy! Come and enjoy!
The Legend of the Martyr
Rev. Steve Andrews Jr.Dunklau 150
Jesus, our Lord, says, "Do not fear what you are about to suffer...Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life," - Revelation 2:10. Jesus is making all things new, and Paradise is going to be better than we could ever imagine! But, in the meantime, how do we endure suffering? How do we stand firm in the face of persecution? How do we train and discipline our bodies and souls? Join Rev. Andrews in seeing how we can be encouraged by the stories of the martyrs, heroes of the faith who have gone before us.
Who Are the ELCA?
Rev. Dr. Matthew DuranceThom 203
What comes to your mind when you hear someone mention the "Evangelical Lutheran Church in America?" If asked, could you give a brief summary of what they believe, teach, and confess? How are they different than the LCMS? Are they even Lutheran? In this breakout, we will study the history of the ELCA, what they believe, teach, and confess, and how to talk to your ELCA friends and neighbors about the truth of God's Word, and what it truly means to be a Lutheran.
You’re Depressed, Now What?
Deac. Emma HeinzBorland Music Recital Hall
Congratulations, you have depression! There are a million contradictory ideas about how you got depression, why you have it, and how to deal with it. Some say that medication will fix all your problems. Some say that just praying more will make it all better. How does a baptized child of God deal with depression? How should we view those who struggle with depression when their disorder leads to doubt or despair? How can a Christian faithfully suffer with depression? Short answer: Through the work of the Holy Spirit. But for a slightly longer answer, come on over!
Youth Ministry 101
Mrs. Crysten SanchezThom 201
Thinking about putting together a youth program can seem daunting. Let’s start with some building blocks that go into a healthy, sustainable, safe youth program! We’ll share resources and ideas as well! Crysten Sanchez, former youth coordinator at a church in Iowa, will walk you through the many pieces of the puzzle.
8:00 pm - 8:30 pm Evening Prayer
// St. John Lutheran Church - Sanctuary
8:30 pm - 11:00 pm Free Time
// Campus
Archery Tag// 9-square// Spike ball//Cornhole
Bulldog Stadium
Bingo
Thom #001
Chalk The Walk Tetramorph Challenge
Quad
Football Blitz//Buzzer Beater//Basketball
Fieldhouse
Gaga Ball//Laser Tag// Four Square Volleyball//Spikeball
Quad
Laser Tag
Quad
Lego Master Tetramorph Challenge
Weller Chapel
Ends at 10:30
Paint Along
Thom #113
Ping-Pong, Pool Table//Social Deduction & Coup games
Janzow Game Room
Volleyball
Sand Volleyball Courts
8:30 pm - 8:45 pm Individual Confession
// St. John Lutheran Church - Sanctuary
11:00 pm - 11:30 pm Compline
// Dorms
Thursday 10 Jul 2025
7:00 am - 8:45 am Breakfast
// Janzow- Dining Hall
8:00 am - 8:45 am Choir Rehearsal
// St. John Lutheran Church - Sanctuary
9:00 am - 9:30 am Matins
// St. John Lutheran Church - Sanctuary
10:00 am - 11:00 am Plenary 3 // Rev. Dr. Todd Peperkorn // Is this the end, or the beginning?
// Friedrich Arena
11:00 am - 12:45 pm Lunch
// Janzow - Dining Hall
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Orchestra Rehersal
St. John Lutheran Church - Sanctuary
11:15 am - 11:45 am Leaders' Meeting
// Thom - Auditorium
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Vespers
// St. John Lutheran Church - Sanctuary
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Breakaway D
// Classrooms
Adult Continuing Ed Course: In Holy Conversation: The Word of God, Preaching, and Prayer in the Life of Christ’s Church
Rev. Dr. Todd PeperkornThom 005
Adult Continuing Ed Course: How is it that the pastor preaches the Word of God and, at the same time, speaks for the Church as the Body of Christ? This study examines the relationship between the Scriptures, the preacher, and the prayer life of the Church as the holy conversation where heaven and earth meet.
All Things New: Iron Curtain
Rev. Carl StenzelBorland Band Room 206
God gave strength to His people under totalitarian oppression in East Germany and other countries behind the Iron Curtain. Using original artifacts and authentic stories, we will see how Jesus guided His people under the Cross and even to triumph over these evil regimes.
Christ in Our Struggles: African Youth Perspectives
Rev. Dr. Dinku BatoThom 001
In contexts often marked by poverty, conflict, unemployment, and social uncertainty, young African Christians wrestle with profound questions of faith, justice, and resilience. Drawing from biblical narratives, especially the suffering, death, and resurrection of Christ, we’ll highlight how African youth see their trials not as signs of abandonment but as opportunities for deeper trust in God’s promises. Their testimonies and insights reveal a vibrant theology of hope rooted in Scripture, shaped by community, and sustained by the Spirit which speaks to the global church. Come listen, learn, and be encouraged by the witness of African youth who carry their crosses with eyes fixed on the risen Christ.
Christian Care for LGBT Communities
Rev. Merritt DemskiWeller Chapel
We live in a culture that is entrenched in a battle over pronouns, sexuality, and the nature of man and woman. God has created us male and female but there are many people who wrestle with the truth. This session will talk briefly about the L,G, and B elements of LGBT, but will focus on the T part of the acronym. What is “Transgenderism” and how do we approach it as Christians? We’ll approach the topic through the lens of Christ who makes all things new. We’ll talk about how we got where we are today, how we can more faithfully articulate this through the lens of Christ and bring the mercy and forgiveness of Christ to those who are broken and hurting in the world.
Do Not Be Anxious
Rev. Harrison GoodmanThom 205
Jesus says, “Do not be anxious about anything.” Yet this statement alone produces even more anxiety. But that’s not all He says! There’s no off switch for anxiety just because Jesus tells you not to be anxious. It isn’t a question of whether you should have anxiety. It’s a question of what to do with the anxiety you have. By contrasting worry and imagination, we’ll tackle anxiety, what it is, what Jesus promises for those who struggle with it, and what to do with it when you have it.
Get To Work: Righteous Training
Rev. Caleb ScheweThom 111
This breakaway will challenge the new man within you and you will love it. If you attend, come hydrated from the font and eager to sweat. You'll embrace theological negative reps with David and the Psalms, threshold endurance training with St. Paul, and earn brain callouses from the Table of Duties. You're a Christian. Already, you train on being new. We work. We train. We shoulder a cross and march on. If you need an edge, blood doping and HGH are available. Jesus lives and you are baptized. Let's get to work.
Here Am I, Send Me!
Mr. Glenn RollinsThom 201
Have you thought about what career you want to pursue after high school? Have you considered how your gifts, talents and abilities will inform how you can make a positive impact in this world? Have you heard the Lord asking, “Who will I send?” (Isaiah 6: 8) Come and hear about LCMS church work vocations and listen to current Concordia University church work students as they talk about how they made the decision to be sent to serve the Lord. Learn to their pathway toward a church work vocation to help you to decide upon your own vocational journey.
Jesus Is Genesis
Rev. Todd JerabekThom 101
Jesus declared that the Scriptures (Old Testament) were more than a guidebook for holy living, they are a testimony to Him. We will begin with Genesis 1 and open our eyes to see Jesus. Bring your Bibles.
Love: God's and the World's
Rev. Philip HaleDunklau 150
Love is a word used to defend and encourage sin against God today. This presentation will explore the love that is ever new in Christ in scriptural terms, comparing it to how unbelievers sinfully use the term. The world sees love as transitory and focused on the sinner. Christians see love for what it is in Christ’s death and saving will for mankind. True love is from, like, and rooted in God—good, eternal, and unwavering—in Him who does not change. We will consider love in God, who is love, contrasted with the sinful perversion of true love.
Real Love, Real Life
Mrs. Michelle BaumanThom Auditorium
Love. We think about it. We want it. We wonder when we’ll find it. We wonder IF we’ll find it. And if we do, how long will it last . . . because, let’s be honest, relationships break. Hearts break. People break. Is love really all it’s cracked up to be? The simple answer is, YES! God desires to give His people life-affirming love, and one of the ways He provides the blessing of love is through marriage. Learn how to spot real love, how to grow it, and how to give it as you abide in the love of Christ. Interested in learning more about REAL LOVE and how it upholds LIFE? Join this session, young lover
Recalled to Life
Mrs. Jocelyn BensonDunklau Borland Colab 151
“It was the best times, it was the worst of times. . . .” This famous line from Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities is only the beginning. A few pages in, a mysterious message gets delivered and the return message is simply: “Recalled to life.” What does this mean? A Tale of Two Cities helps us to grapple with life in the “now, but not yet.” With Dickens, we’ll ponder the baptismal realities of daily dying and rising as we live out our vocations this side of heaven.
Salvation Songs for Sufferers
Rev. Robert MayesThom 011
No one likes to suffer. Yet sometimes you can't avoid it. Is there any comfort when you hurt? Can anything good come from suffering? Come meet a historic Lutheran pastor who also suffered much: Pastor Paul Gerhardt. We will hear what Gerhardt suffered, and see the comforting hymns that came out of it. Only one who suffered as much as Paul Gerhardt could write hymns as comforting as he did.
The Gospel According to Carrie Underwood
Rev. Brent KuhlmanDunklau Pohlman Lecture Hall 109
Who would have thought? Carrie Underwood and the Gospel? You bet! Come learn about these topics from some of her most famous videos: that heaven is our home, that there will be a happy reunion in heaven for all believers in Jesus, that the blood of Jesus atones for all sin, and that holy baptism gives you God's divine and saving name! What joy! Come and enjoy!
The New Jerusalem
Rev. Aaron ZimmermanThom 113
Revelation can be a confusing and scary book. Some people make Revelation more confusing and scary than it really is! The Book of Revelation is actually a comforting book meant to give you hope and strength for your earthly pilgrimage. In this breakaway we will be doing a Bible study on Revelation chapters 21-22 on the New Jerusalem along with the new heavens and new earth that Christ will usher in. Be sure to bring your Bibles as we go verse by verse through these two chapters and dive into the comfort that Christ gives you about the joys of eternal life with Him!
Who Are the ELCA?
Rev. Dr. Matthew DuranceThom 203
What comes to your mind when you hear someone mention the "Evangelical Lutheran Church in America?" If asked, could you give a brief summary of what they believe, teach, and confess? How are they different than the LCMS? Are they even Lutheran? In this breakout, we will study the history of the ELCA, what they believe, teach, and confess, and how to talk to your ELCA friends and neighbors about the truth of God's Word, and what it truly means to be a Lutheran.
You’re Depressed, Now What?
Deac. Emma HeinzHeinz Recital Hall 119
Congratulations, you have depression! There are a million contradictory ideas about how you got depression, why you have it, and how to deal with it. Some say that medication will fix all your problems. Some say that just praying more will make it all better. How does a baptized child of God deal with depression? How should we view those who struggle with depression when their disorder leads to doubt or despair? How can a Christian faithfully suffer with depression? Short answer: Through the work of the Holy Spirit. But for a slightly longer answer, come on over!
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm Free Time
// Fieldhouse // Quad
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm Group Leader Reception // Sponsored By CUNE
// Janzow - Cattle Conference Room
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Breakaway E
// Classrooms
A Christian Approach to Infertility
Rev. Merritt DemskiWeller Chapel
How do Christian’s approach questions about bringing children into the world in an age of scientific advancement? How do we walk down these paths in faithful, God-pleasing ways as we’ve been made new in Christ? We’re told to be fruitful and multiply, but what do we do if the doctor says that’s not possible for some reason? This breakaway will discuss the blessings of children in God’s design of marriage as well as the technologies that exist promising to give children to couples but without always explaining what all comes along with that promise.
A Cubs Fan, and a Red Sox Fan, and Jesus?
Rev. Jason SchockmanBorland Choir Room 201
We are waiting for the "revelation of the sons of God...the redemption of our bodies, for in this hope we were saved." Our lives since Baptism bear the hope of greater things to come, but it’s been a while, just ask a Cubbies fan. We hold to things unseen; we live by things not yet. The future is so sure and great that the present burden of a hitting slump, weak bullpen, blind umpires, cannot remove our hope of the pennant to come. Or as a Red Sox fan would say it…“THIS IS OUR YE-Ah.” BRING YOUR BIBLE and let's "Play ball!"
Adult Continuing Ed Course: In Holy Conversation: The Word of God, Preaching, and Prayer in the Life of Christ’s Church
Rev. Dr. Todd PeperkornThom 005
Adult Continuing Ed Course: How is it that the pastor preaches the Word of God and, at the same time, speaks for the Church as the Body of Christ? This study examines the relationship between the Scriptures, the preacher, and the prayer life of the Church as the holy conversation where heaven and earth meet.
All Things New: Iron Curtain
Rev. Carl StenzelBorland Band Room 206
God gave strength to His people under totalitarian oppression in East Germany and other countries behind the Iron Curtain. Using original artifacts and authentic stories, we will see how Jesus guided His people under the Cross and even to triumph over these evil regimes.
Are you Ready for War?
Rev. Craig MuehlerDunklau 151
Are you Ready for Spiritual Combat? Preparation and readiness are critical in planning, especially in planning a defense. Are you ready to face the challenges that come your way? Are you ready for the battles and sufferings that you will face? Are you ready for Spiritual Combat? What is your plan to sustain you on the battlefield of life? How will you endure? We will take a deep dive into Ephesians 6, the Armor of God, to see God has given us what we need as we face our enemy!
Christ in Our Struggles: African Youth Perspectives
Rev. Dr. Dinku BatoThom 001
In contexts often marked by poverty, conflict, unemployment, and social uncertainty, young African Christians wrestle with profound questions of faith, justice, and resilience. Drawing from biblical narratives, especially the suffering, death, and resurrection of Christ, we’ll highlight how African youth see their trials not as signs of abandonment but as opportunities for deeper trust in God’s promises. Their testimonies and insights reveal a vibrant theology of hope rooted in Scripture, shaped by community, and sustained by the Spirit which speaks to the global church. Come listen, learn, and be encouraged by the witness of African youth who carry their crosses with eyes fixed on the risen Christ.
Get To Work: Righteous Training
Rev. Caleb ScheweThom 011
This breakaway will challenge the new man within you and you will love it. If you attend, come hydrated from the font and eager to sweat. You'll embrace theological negative reps with David and the Psalms, threshold endurance training with St. Paul, and earn brain callouses from the Table of Duties. You're a Christian. Already, you train on being new. We work. We train. We shoulder a cross and march on. If you need an edge, blood doping and HGH are available. Jesus lives and you are baptized. Let's get to work.
Here Am I, Send Me!
Mr. Glenn RollinsThom 201
Have you thought about what career you want to pursue after high school? Have you considered how your gifts, talents and abilities will inform how you can make a positive impact in this world? Have you heard the Lord asking, “Who will I send?” (Isaiah 6: 8) Come and hear about LCMS church work vocations and listen to current Concordia University church work students as they talk about how they made the decision to be sent to serve the Lord. Learn to their pathway toward a church work vocation to help you to decide upon your own vocational journey.
Hurt (or What I Wish I Knew to Tell Ashley)
Rev. Harrison GoodmanThom Auditorium
When someone close to you is hurting, you just want it to stop. When it leaves scars and welts, it’s terrifying. The temptation to answer with platitudes like “it will be OK” gives way to outright lies that only try to bury the hurt instead of facing it. The truth is, sin isn’t just an idea that can be pushed aside by a smile and positive thinking. Sin is brokenness and hurt, but our God really did bleed for sin. Our God really did die for you. It is already finished.
Jesus Is Genesis
Rev. Todd JerabekThom 101
Jesus declared that the Scriptures (Old Testament) were more than a guidebook for holy living, they are a testimony to Him. We will begin with Genesis 1 and open our eyes to see Jesus. Bring your Bibles.
Love: God's and the World's
Rev. Philip HaleDunklau 150
Love is a word used to defend and encourage sin against God today. This presentation will explore the love that is ever new in Christ in scriptural terms, comparing it to how unbelievers sinfully use the term. The world sees love as transitory and focused on the sinner. Christians see love for what it is in Christ’s death and saving will for mankind. True love is from, like, and rooted in God—good, eternal, and unwavering—in Him who does not change. We will consider love in God, who is love, contrasted with the sinful perversion of true love.
Organ Boot Camp
Cantor Paul SoulekSt. John Lutheran
The organ is the king of instruments . . . and for good reason! The organ occupies a key role in the Lutheran liturgy and in presenting the church’s music. But sometimes the organ can seem a bit intimidating. What do those buttons actually do? Do you really play with your feet? And how many pipes is too many (trick question . . . you can never have too many!)? This session will explore how the organ works, what it takes to play the organ well, and what makes for a great church organist.
Recreation: No Time to Rest
Dr. Kurt RouserThom 203
While living in a state of grace, we are continually transformed by the renewing of our mind. In the beginning, God created from nothing, but His recreative work, as revealed by Jesus’ healing miracles, shows that new things are made from what has been corrupted by sin. So, whatever our vocation, even students, we don’t expect a vacation. The Holy Spirit continues the recreative work in us and through us to weary souls. This session encourages youth to “be ready always to give an answer to every man who asketh you a reason for the hope that is in you.”
Salvation Songs for Sufferers
Rev. Robert MayesThom 111
No one likes to suffer. Yet sometimes you can't avoid it. Is there any comfort when you hurt? Can anything good come from suffering? Come meet a historic Lutheran pastor who also suffered much: Pastor Paul Gerhardt. We will hear what Gerhardt suffered, and see the comforting hymns that came out of it. Only one who suffered as much as Paul Gerhardt could write hymns as comforting as he did.
Vocation in the Now and Not Yet
Mr. Nathan DemlowThom 205
As Christians, we live in the tension of the “now but not yet”—redeemed by Christ and called to live with purpose, even as we await the fullness of His Kingdom. In this breakaway session, we’ll explore what it means to live out your God-given identity and purpose today, in the middle of a world that feels unfinished and uncertain. Through Scripture, discussion, and practical encouragement, you’ll discover how God works through your everyday life to serve others, share hope, and glorify Him—even as you wait for what’s still to come.
5:00 pm - 6:45 pm Dinner
// Janzow - Dining Hall
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Evening Prayer
// St. John Lutheran Church - Sanctuary
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Free Time
// Campus
Basketball//Pickleball
Fieldhouse
Ends at 10:30.
Bingo
Thom #001
End at 10:30
ESports: Nintendo
Thom #004
Gaga Ball // Four Square Volleyball // Spikeball
Quad
Human Foosball Challenge
Fieldhouse
End at 10:30
Laser Tag//Ultimate Frisbee// 9-Square // Cornhole
Bulldog Stadium
End at 10:30
Paint-A-Long
Thom #113
End at 10:30
Ping-Pong, Pool Table, Games
Janzow Game Room
Ropes Course
Dunklau Parking Lot
Ends at 10:30.
Sand Volleyball
Sand Volleyball Courts
Talent Show Challenge
Weller Chapel
Starts at 8:00 and ends at 10:30.
7:30 pm - 7:45 pm Individual Confession
// St. John Lutheran Church - Sanctuary
11:00 pm - 11:30 pm Compline
// Dorms
Friday 11 Jul 2025
7:00 am - 8:45 am Breakfast
// Janzow - Dining Hall
8:00 am - 8:45 am Choir Rehearsal
// St. John Lutheran Church - Sanctuary
9:00 am - 10:00 am Plenary 4 // Rev. Eli Lietzau // The Tree Of Life Made Ours By Christ
// Friedrich Arena
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Closing Divine Service
// St. John Lutheran Church - Sanctuary
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch & Check Out
// Janzow -Dining Hall
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