
Building Belonging & Peace Across Difference
Calvin Theological Seminary 3233 Burton ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesREGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-belonging-peace-across-difference-tickets-1285322386859?aff=oddtdtcreator Join us for a special program on Building Belonging & Peace Across Difference: Living into the Christian Call Now at Calvin Theological Seminary with featured speakers, Ruth Padilla DeBorst, Martin Accad, and Gary Burge. Monday, April 28, 2025 4:00-6:00pm - Featured Speaker Presentations 6:00-7:00pm -Dinner & Guided Conversations 7:00-8:30pm - Panel Discussion…

Public Reading of Scripture
Student Center
CALL Class with Dr. Matthew Tuininga
AuditoriumCTS faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend (for free!) Dr. Matt Tuininga's CALL Class. This class is Thursdays May 1, 8, and 15 from 12:30 - 1:45 pm in the Seminary Auditorium. If you would like to livestream the course, please contact Gail Riddering. Course Description: No one took the Reformed faith more…

Book Launch for Dr. Mark Mulder
Calvin University Campus 3201 Burton St SE, ,, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesJoin Dr. Mark Mulder for a launch of his book, The Church Must Grow or Perish. Light refreshments will be served in the Spoelhof Center Atrium from 4-5 pm.

Student Council Meeting
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Women’s Fellowship
Omega Apartments 3555 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesJoin Bianca de Campos for a time of prayer and fellowship!

Meeter Center Symposium on Medieval Devotion
Meeter Center Lecture HallThe Meeter Center for Calvin Studies warmly invites colleagues, students, and community members to a special session on Monday, May 12, from 9 to noon, in the Meeter Center Lecture Hall, on medieval devotion. What were the medieval practices of prayer? Did Christians in the Middle Ages read the Bible? How did medieval Christians understand…

Graduation Open House & Chapel
Student CenterJoin us in celebrating the class of 2025! 10 am - open house in the Student Center, featuring regalia pickup, photo backdrops, and snacks 11 am - chapel, followed by donut fellowship No RSVP is required - and graduates are welcome to bring guests!

Commencement
Covenant Fine Arts Center 1795 Knollcrest Circle Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesJoin us in celebrating the class of 2025! Commencement begins at 10:30 am (ET) and is at the Covenant Fine Arts Center on Calvin University's campus. This is NOT a ticketed event, and doors will open for guests at 10 am. If you would like to join via livestream, visit our YouTube channel. Following commencement,…

Farewell Celebration for Dr. John Witvliet
Hekman Library 1855 Knollcrest Circle Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesJoin CICW for a celebration of Dr. John Witvliet - cake and coffee will be served!

Doctor of Ministry Residential Week
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All Nations Pentecost Sunday Service
Calvin University Campus 3201 Burton St SE, ,, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesFrom LEMA Institute: The LEMA Institute and the participating area churches are pleased to invite you and the Calvin Seminary community to the 2025 All Nations Pentecost Sunday Service - a multicultural, non-denominational evening of worship to celebrate our unity in Christ and the Pentecost Sunday when the Holy Spirit was poured out, filling the universe…

Celebrating John Calvin’s Birthday
Calvin University Campus 3201 Burton St SE, ,, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesEvery year, the campus community marks John Calvin's birthday. This year John Calvin's 516th birthday party will take place on Wednesday, July 9 (yes, I know, we're a day early) - come to the university chapel plaza at 10 am for refreshments, and be ready to move in to the university chapel at 10:25 am…

Global Leadership Summit
Calvin University Campus 3201 Burton St SE, ,, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesCalvin Seminary and Calvin University are a satellite location for the Global Leadership Summit. To learn more about this event, visit: https://globalleadership.org/summit/. To register for our satellite site, visit: https://globalleadership.org/summit/?brushfire=ewogICJwYXRoIjogIi9nbG9iYWxsZWFkZXJzaGlwbmV0d29yay9nbHMyMDI1LWxvY2FsLzU4MjEwNy8/cHJvbW89MjVURUFNR0xTIgp9 Calvin Seminary will also host a networking and coffee/breakfast event on Friday, August 8 from 8:15 - 9:45 am. Information and an RSVP form will…

Global Leadership Summit – Coffee & Networking Event
Student CenterOnce you've registered for the Global Leadership Summit, RSVP to join us at our coffee and networking event! Click here for additional information and to register. Free coffee and breakfast items will be provided!

Labor Day (No Classes)
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First Day of Class
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Convocation
Chapel
Chapel and Fellowship
ChapelJoin the Calvin Seminary community for chapel at 10:30 am, followed by donut fellowship in the Student Center! Can't attend in person? Want to re-watch a chapel service you enjoyed? Head to Calvin Seminary's YouTube channel for the full archive of chapel livestreams.

Back to School Kickoff
Student CenterAfter convocation chapel, join us for a back to school kickoff! Sponsored by Communications, Student Life, and Admissions, this event will feature our post-chapel donut fellowship, along with free giveaway items, an opportunity to enter a raffle, and our rebranded Calvin Seminary merch available for purchase. No RSVP necessary - see you there!

Public Reading of Scripture
Student CenterJoin us each week for Public Reading of Scripture, followed by lunch!

Seminary Picnic
Student CenterCome to the Seminary Student Center for the annual picnic - bring your family! Dinner is provided, and no RSVP is required. See you there!

Chapel and Fellowship
ChapelJoin the Calvin Seminary community for chapel at 10:30 am, followed by donut fellowship in the Student Center! Can't attend in person? Want to re-watch a chapel service you enjoyed? Head to Calvin Seminary's YouTube channel for the full archive of chapel livestreams.

Think Global Lunch
Upper RoomJoin Missionary in Residence Melissa Bos for Think Global Lunch! This event features food from around the world and conversations surrounding missions and God's work in the global church. Speakers: TBD RSVP form: click here!

Boulder Ridge Visit with Spouse & Family Ministries
Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park 8313 Pratt Lake Ave SE, Alto, MI, United StatesSpouse and Family Ministries invites the Seminary community to spend a day at Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park on Saturday, September 13. The park is open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is located at 8313 Pratt Lake Ave. SE, Alto, MI 49302. Normal price is $16 but we are offering a special CTS…

Public Reading of Scripture
Student CenterJoin us each week for Public Reading of Scripture, followed by lunch!

Chapel and Fellowship
ChapelJoin the Calvin Seminary community for chapel at 10:30 am, followed by donut fellowship in the Student Center! Can't attend in person? Want to re-watch a chapel service you enjoyed? Head to Calvin Seminary's YouTube channel for the full archive of chapel livestreams.

Anabaptism at 500
AuditoriumYou're invited to join the Meeter Center for a half-day conference to mark the 500th anniversary of the start of Swiss Anabaptism (1525). This event will take place on Friday, Sept. 19, starting at 1:30 PM at Calvin Theological Seminary (3233 Burton St. SE). We have four presentations (by Geoffrey Dipple - University of Alberta,…

Public Reading of Scripture
Student CenterJoin us each week for Public Reading of Scripture, followed by lunch!

Chapel and Fellowship
ChapelJoin the Calvin Seminary community for chapel at 10:30 am, followed by donut fellowship in the Student Center! Can't attend in person? Want to re-watch a chapel service you enjoyed? Head to Calvin Seminary's YouTube channel for the full archive of chapel livestreams.

Monthly Mini Colloquium
Student CenterHosted by Dr. Yudha Thianto, join us for lunch and conversation with a faculty speaker, who will be sharing about their current research. Faculty Speaker: Dr. John Bolt (book launch celebration of Herman Bavinck's Reformed Ethics, volume 3), and honoring Bavinck scholars Anthony Hoekema and Eugene Heideman. Sign Up Sheet: click here to RSVP

150th Celebration: Reformed Touchstones Lecture
AuditoriumJoin us as we present our "Reformed Touchstones" academic lecture series. During the 150th celebration, we will partner with Calvin University to present 2 Academic Lectures during their Big Weeks. Dr. Ronald Feenstra, Dr. William Katerberg, and Dr. Karin Maag presents "Continuity and Change at Calvin Theological Seminary," moderated by Professor Emeritus Lyle Bierma. When:…

Healthy Dialogue Series: Doriane Lambelet Coleman
Calvin Theological Seminary 3233 Burton ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesJoin Calvin Seminary and Calvin University for the Healthy Dialogue Series, featuring Doriane Lambelet Coleman. Lunch: 12 pm, Calvin Theological Seminary, Upper Room 275 (click here to RSVP) Lecture: 4 pm, Meeter Center Lecture Hall (no RSVP required)

Site Visit: Islamic Cultural Center Behar
Join Melissa to attend a Sacred Site Visit with Kaufman Institute to Islamic Cultural Center Behar on September 28, 6-7:30pm! Meet at CTS Student Center at 5:30 to carpool to the event. RSVP by Friday, September 26 by emailing Melissa at mbos@crcna.org and she will register you for the event.

Public Reading of Scripture
Student CenterJoin us each week for Public Reading of Scripture, followed by lunch!

Chapel and Fellowship
ChapelJoin the Calvin Seminary community for chapel at 10:30 am, followed by donut fellowship in the Student Center! Can't attend in person? Want to re-watch a chapel service you enjoyed? Head to Calvin Seminary's YouTube channel for the full archive of chapel livestreams.

Scholarship Letter Writing Lunch
Student CenterResidential students, join the Student Life, Development, and Financial Services team for the annual scholarship letter writing lunch! Pizza will be provided! NOTE: a separate event like this will be offered for distance learning students at a later date.

Bridges Across the Pacific
Covenant Fine Arts Center 1795 Knollcrest Circle Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesAs the world changes and the Indo-Pacific region becomes more important than ever, the partnership between the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) remains a key ingredient for stability, innovation, and progress. Join us for a special event that brings together top experts to talk about the future of U.S.Korea relations, covering everything…

Think Global Lunch
Upper RoomJoin Missionary in Residence Melissa Bos for Think Global Lunch! This event features food from around the world and conversations surrounding missions and God's work in the global church. Click here to RSVP by September 30th at 5pm.

Distance Learning Intensive Week
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CRCNA Candidacy Dinner
Student CenterIf you are considering ordination in the CRCNA or if you are already heading down that path, the Candidacy office invites you to attend a Candidacy Connection Dinner that we will be hosting for CTS students this fall. It will be an opportunity to connect with the Candidacy Director, Susan LaClear, and ask any questions you have about…

Residential Reading Week
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150th Show on the Road: Milwaukee
Northern Lights 106 W. Seeboth St., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSince 1876, Calvin Theological Seminary and Calvin University have stood as beacons of Christ's promise to renew all things. We're celebrating this legacy at over 30 global locations with our 150th anniversary Calvin on the Road events! Join us on Wednesday, October 8 at 6 p.m. at Northern Lights for an evening of: A joyful…

150th Show on the Road: Chicago
The Morton Arboretum 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL, United StatesSince 1876, Calvin Theological Seminary and Calvin University have stood as beacons of Christ's promise to renew all things. We're celebrating this legacy at over 30 global locations with our 150th anniversary Calvin on the Road events! Join us on Thursday, October 9 at 6 p.m. at The Morton Arboretum for an evening of: A…
