Historic Lutheran Worship
Kramer Chapel is the physical, spiritual, and communal heart of the CTSFW campus. At 10:00 a.m. (ET) every weekday, members of the CTSFW community鈥攕tudents, families, faculty, and staff鈥攇ather in the chapel for worship. Additional services are held at other times of the day, with special services held throughout the year. In Kramer Chapel, students are thoroughly immersed in the 鈥減attern of sound words鈥� (2 Tim. 1:13) found in the liturgy, prayers, hymns, and sermons. This immersion in God鈥檚 Word, combined with weekly reception of the Lord鈥檚 Supper, provides for students spiritually while powerfully forming them for future service in Christ鈥檚 Church.
聽CTSFW also provides many opportunities for students, families, and community members to be involved in chapel and worship through our choirs, instrumental music, and concerts.
During the academic year, chapel services are held daily, followed by fellowship at coffee hour. Take this opportunity to be spiritually fed while you study to serve God’s people.聽
Ordained staff members hold individual confession and absolution every Tuesday when classes are in session.聽
Students in Chapel
Students who are preparing to become pastors begin serving in daily chapel after they take Liturgics I. This, along with more extensive experience in their field education and vicarage congregations, helps students prepare to serve their future congregations.聽
The chapel hires four student workers. The sacristan lines up officiants and communion assistants and cares for the vestments, paraments, and altar setup. The sexton attends to matters that keep chapel running smoothly. Two other workers cover the early morning and evening services. All students who are preparing for pastoral ministry are invited to assist with services in Kramer Chapel as crucifers, lectors, or ushers, as assigned by the chapel student workers.聽
Seminary Choirs
The Kantorei is an auditioned ensemble of men that represents the Seminary on tours and in recordings.
Sem I, II, and IV Choir聽is ideal for those who want to gain singing experience. For three weeks every quarter, each seminary class (I, II, IV) serves as a choir.聽
罢丑别听Divine Service Choir functions as a church choir with repertoire appropriate for the Divine Service.
罢丑别听Women鈥檚 Choir聽is open to students, wives, and women from the CTSFW community and meets as interest and availability allow.聽
Community Choirs
Schola Cantorum is a mixed voice choir of students, staff, and community members that specializes in Bach cantatas and new and classic choral repertoire.
罢丑别听Children’s Choir is designed for homeschooled children, ages 8鈥�13, from the CTSFW community.聽
CTSFW hosts organist workshops over the summer to help organists build their skills and connect with other organists. The two workshops, one for beginners and one for intermediate and advanced organists, include daily classes on playing technique and theology, practice time, and customized instruction.
Skilled instrumentalists are invited to play in daily chapel and at special services.聽
Piano and organ practice facilities, as well as opportunities for instruction, are available to students and their families.聽
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