Mercersburg Convocation – Day Two

Lancaster Theological Seminary 555 West James Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

The 2022 Mercersburg Convocation is entitled, "Moravian and Mercersburg Traditions: Can These Two Walk Together?" In light of the combination of Lancaster Theological Seminary and Moravian Theological Seminary under Moravian University, this convocation will highlight the living heritage of each tradition. The convocation will take place over two days, Monday, May 23, and Tuesday, May […]

Offices closed – Memorial Day

Lancaster Theological Seminary 555 West James Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Lancaster Theological Seminary offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022 in observance of Memorial Day.

Inter-Seminary Retreat: The Sacred Power of Music

Interfaith Philadelphia invites faculty and staff, department chairs, deans, presidents of area seminaries, along with area clergy, to join in a day of Retreat to explore the richness of music from multiple religious traditions.  Whether instrumental, choral, call to prayer, chanting or percussion, we feel the power of its vibrations. Historically, there have been time […]

Juneteenth – Offices Closed

Lancaster Theological Seminary offices are closed Monday, June 20, 2022, in celebration of the Juneteenth federal holiday.

Personal Finances for Ministers

Online Event

The Pennsylvania Academy of Ministry at Lancaster Seminary presents "Personal Finance for Ministers," a 6-session online class to be held on Tuesday evenings  from 7:00-8:30pm ET, from July 12 through August 16, 2022. In this class, you will learn skills for creating a budget; understanding credit and debt as strategic tools; clergy tax considerations; savvy consumerism; […]

Learn LTS: Doctor of Ministry

Online Event

Are you interested in: Growing spiritually, Leading with inspiration and insight, Inquiring deeply through study and research, Engaging in rich dialogue with renowned faculty and engaged colleagues from many faith traditions? Come explore our fully accredited Doctor of Ministry program at this online event! Register here to receive the Zoom link.

Saturday Worship – Dean Vacek Preaches

Online Event

Join us in person in Santee Chapel on the Lancaster Seminary campus or live on Zoom for our ecumenical, weekly 45-minute worship service. Bulletin link Zoom link

Ministerial Ethics & Professional Development

Online Event

The Pennsylvania Academy of Ministry at Lancaster Seminary presents this 6-week online class on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm ET from August 23 through September 27, 2022. Taught by Dr. Jessica Young Brown, a licensed clinical psychologist and clergy coach, this class will focus on confidentiality, fiduciary duty, healthy boundaries, and self-care in ministry. For more information […]

Wednesday Worship – Dean Vacek Preaches

Online Event

Join us in person in Santee Chapel on the Lancaster Seminary campus or live on Zoom for our ecumenical, weekly 30-minute worship service. Zoom link

International Cross-Cultural Presentation

Mayer Commons

Master of Divinity students who took part in the 2022 International Cross-Cultural Experience will present reports of their learnings. Presentations will be held in Mayer Commons.

Fall Convocation 2022

Historic Santee Chapel on the Campus of Lancaster Theological Seminary 555 West James Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

In person in Santee Chapel and live-streamed online, our Lancaster Seminary community will gather in prayer and song for the ceremonial opening of our 198th Academic Year. The Rt. Rev. Dr. Nathan D. Baxter (MDiv 1976, DMin 1984), will deliver the convocation address, "Being Doers of the Word: Identity, Institution and Integrity in Ministry." The […]

Saturday Worship – Dr. Baber Preaches

Online Event

Join us in person in Santee Chapel on the Lancaster Seminary campus or live on Zoom for our ecumenical, weekly 45-minute worship service. Bulletin Aug 27 Zoom link