Texas Lutheran University is a four-year liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We are a community of faith and learning. As such, it is the mission of TLU to provide leaders for the Church and for communities, now and for the future. In addition to our ministry with and for students on campus, we are called by God to minister to others beyond our campus, and to join in ministry with God's faithful people in various settings. We offer our ministry to you in a variety of ways:
Congregational Visits
TLU appreciates the opportunity to visit with congregations about the ministry of Texas Lutheran University. Staff and faculty members are available for preaching, temple talks, and visits with high school and adult Sunday school classes. President Ann M. Svennungsen is available to preach on a very limited basis. To schedule a visit with your congregation, contact Steve Anderson, senior vice president for university relations, at 830-372-8020 or sanderson@tlu.edu.
Music Ministry
The TLU Concert Band, Symphonic Winds, and Concert Choir are over 150 dedicated students who love to perform. Each of these groups performs both on and off campus several times a year. Small ensembles are often invited to congregations to provide music during worship or for special events. The larger groups perform regularly in the area; watch for a concert near you! (Availability of students and expenses related to preparation and travel will determine the scheduling of our music ensembles. Advance notice of at least 8 weeks is required.)
Church Relations Events for 2007-08:
LWR Fair Trade Fair
November 26-29, 2007
TLU will be hosting its third annual Lutheran World Relief Fair Trade Fair featuring fairly traded handcrafts, coffees, teas, and chocolates from artisans and farmers in developing regions around the world. The sale will be held in the TLU Alumni Student Center. Use your power as a consumer to give meaningful unique Christmas gifts and make life better for others all over the world.
Lutheran Educators Day
March 29, 2008
This one day event at TLU, sponsored by the ELCA, TLU, and the SW Texas synod, will be taught by TLU theology professors. Pastors, church staff, Sunday School teachers for all age groups, youth ministry leaders, and all interested in education should attend. Cost is $15 with registration by March 14, 2008. Scholarships are available. Click here for a printable registration form.
Disciple Project
This servant leadership training school is for youth and adults to learn side by side how to live out their faith beyond the church. Every person is made in the image of God and can develop real skills for leadership and grow in understanding of the style of leadership modeled by the life of Jesus Christ. Check for summer 2008 dates and theme at www.soggyshoes.org.
Summer Theological Institute
Dates and topic for 2008 are being planned.
TLU Information
For more information about on-campus events, or about bringing your event to our campus, as well as the ministries above, please contact Steve Anderson, senior vice president for university relations, at 830-372-8020 or sanderson@tlu.edu.