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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!

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!

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!

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End of Year Picnic & Celebration
Student CenterJoin us for the end of year picnic and celebration from 12-5 pm! RSVPs are required - click here to sign up.

Chaplaincy Fair
Student CenterJoin us for a Chaplaincy Fair on Wednesday, April 23 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm in the Student Center. Come enjoy free pizza and hear from chaplains currently serving in the military, healthcare, and other areas. Learn more about Clinical Pastoral Education, endorsement, and the nuances of chaplain ministry. Chaplains will be available beginning at…

Public Reading of Scripture
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Easter Celebration & Easter Egg Hunt
Student CenterJoin Resident Directors Eric Lynch and Bianca Campos for an easter celebration and egg hunt! Please click here to RSVP. Student Center 5:00pm - 8:00pm 5:15 - 1-4 year old egg hunt in courtyard 5:30 - 5-9 year old egg hunt by Seminary Pond 6:00pm - Dinner: Main dish provided; please bring a side or…

Monthly Mini Colloquium
Student CenterJoin Dr. Yudha Thianto and a faculty or staff featured speaker for a time of lunch and learning! RSVP to Dr. Yudha Thianto!

Public Reading of Scripture
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Public Reading of Scripture
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Dies Natalis
Student CenterCome celebrate Calvin Seminary's 149th birthday with breakfast, a program, and chapel. Check back soon for RSVPs and other details! Breakfast - 8:30 am Program - following breakfast Chapel - 10 am

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Monthly Mini Colloquium
Student CenterJoin Dr. Danny Daley for a presentation on Galatians during this month's colloquium. Please use the Google Sheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BP3HFamjphghUQN_MRZ0jBml7-ZweyiQRIlY9jBzcHM/edit?gid=0#gid=0) to RSVP. See you there!

Melissa Bos – Supporter Open House
Student CenterOpen House for Melissa Bos to share ministry stories from Oman & Bangladesh, and current engagement at Calvin Theological Seminary as Missionary in Residence. This event is targeted for Melissa's support community (churches & individuals) in the West Michigan area, but all at CTS are welcome!

Public Reading of Scripture
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Public Reading of Scripture
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RSAT Game Night
Student CenterYou wanted it, you got it! Another RSAT Game Night at Calvin Seminary. We will be in the Student Center with food, drinks, and fun. Bring your own game(s) or jump in on someone else's. This is a great time to get to know other fellow students and have some fun as a community. Come…

Public Reading of Scripture
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Monthly Mini Colloquium
Student CenterJoin Dr. Yudha Thianto and a faculty or staff featured speaker for a time of lunch and learning! RSVP to Dr. Yudha Thianto!

Public Reading of Scripture
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Friends Around the World Kickoff Lunch
Student CenterIf you're participating in Friends Around the World, this free kickoff lunch is for you! Sign up to participate here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgRHct9Hzb4zWtQdiBF5C4Gqc740ereSVLski9dirXIi1MWw/viewform

Public Reading of Scripture
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Public Reading of Scripture
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Public Reading of Scripture
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Public Reading of Scripture
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Public Reading of Scripture
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Christmas Around the World
Student CenterCalvin Seminary's annual Christmas Around the World dinner and talent show returns on Thursday, December 5 in the Student Center at 5:30pm. Please RSVP so Student Life can plan accordingly for food.

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American Thanksgiving Dinner
Student CenterJoin the RSAT team for a traditional American Thanksgiving dinner! Please RSVP by clicking here. The form will provide additional information on the requested quantity of food to bring and more! Contact RSAT (rsat@calvinseminary.edu) with any questions!

Student Dinner
Student CenterCTS students & families, join retired professor Carl Bosma for an evening of fellowship with people from across the globe! A free Mediterranean-inspired dinner will be provided, along with a short devotional. Please RSVP to Dr. Carl Bosma (cbosma@calvinseminary.edu) so he can plan accurately for food amounts.

Public Reading of Scripture
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Monthly Mini Colloquium
Student CenterJoin Dr. Yudha Thianto and a faculty or staff featured speaker for a time of lunch and learning! RSVP to Dr. Yudha Thianto!

Public Reading of Scripture
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Public Reading of Scripture
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RSAT Game Night
Student CenterDo you like games? Fellowship? FOOD?! RSAT invites you to the Student Center on Friday, October 25 from 5-8pm. We'll have pizza, games, and a whole lot of fellowship. Nursery will be provided for young kids, and plenty of games will be ready for you to play. Feel free to bring your own games as…

Monthly Mini Colloquium
Student CenterJoin Dr. Yudha Thianto and a faculty or staff featured speaker for a time of lunch and learning! RSVP to Dr. Yudha Thianto!

Author Q&A with Dr. Daniel Daley
Student CenterJoin Dr. Daniel Daley for an author q&a dinner event about his latest book, Ideal Disciples (Baylor University Press, 2024). Following a brief interview, Dr. Daley will engage questions from the audience. Dinner will be provided for in-person attendees - please register at this link! A livestream of this event will be available on Calvin…

Candidacy Connection Dinner – Distance Learning Students
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 one of the "Candidacy Connection Dinners" that we will be hosting for CTS students this fall. These dinners will be an opportunity to connect with the Candidacy Director, Susan LaClear, and ask…

Scholarship Thank You Letter Lunch
Student CenterResidential students - join the Development Office for lunch as you write thank you notes to your scholarship donors! You will have received an email from the Development Office with the names of your donors. At the lunch, you'll get more information on the scholarship dinner & how to mail your thank you notes. Please…

Monthly Mini Colloquium
Student CenterJoin Dr. Yudha Thianto and featured speaker Jeff Lash for a time of lunch and learning! RSVP to Dr. Yudha Thianto!

Seminary Picnic
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New Student Orientation
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Flourishing Together: A Community Conversation on Disability and the Church
Student CenterJoin us for a fun and interactive conversation about making church more welcoming and accessible for people with developmental disabilities and their families and friends. Together, we will explore creative ways churches can be places of belonging for every member of the body! Meet others and learn new ideas to take back to your congregation,…

End of Year Picnic and Ping Pong Tournament Finals
Student CenterJoin us for the end of year picnic and ping pong tournament finals! No RSVP necessary - lunch is provided.

April Monthly Mini Colloquium
Student CenterYou are cordially invited to attend the last Monthly Mini Colloquium of this academic year on Monday, April 29 from 12:30-1:15pm in the Student Center. Prof. Mary Vanden Berg will talk about the book she is writing, "Invitation to Christian Theology." Please RSVP to Prof. Yudha Thianto (yudha.thianto@calvinseminary.edu). Light lunch will be provided.

Game Night
Student CenterJoin RSAT for a pizza dinner and an evening of games and fun! Families are welcome - childcare and activities for children will be provided. No RSVP required! Contact RSAT with any questions (rsat@calvinseminary.edu).

Healthy Dialogue Series with Megan DeFranza
Student CenterJoin us for a Seminary / Clergy Conversation with Megan DeFranza, author of Sex Difference in Christian Theology: Male, Female, and Intersex in the Image of God. Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly for food and pass along materials for you to read and listen to prior to the event!

Monthly Mini Colloquium
Student CenterDr. Ronald Feenstra will speak on "Reformed and Catholic Views of Baptism: Theological Differences over a Unifying Rite." All students, faculties, and staff are invited. Please RSVP to Dr. Thianto so he can plan accordingly for lunch.

Public Reading of Scripture
Student CenterEvent Series: Chapel Our Tuesday rhythm of Public Reading of Scripture (PRS) continues this semester – Tuesdays at noon, in the Student Center as we continue listening together to God’s Word from Luke/Acts. We’ll listen together and then enjoy the lunch that is provided. The goal of this spiritual practice is to: Build community among students, faculty, and staff…