Seminary Guild
The Concordia Seminary Guild — better known as the Sem Guild — is an organization of individuals, women’s organizations and congregations dedicated to providing support to the Concordia Seminary community, its students and their families, and staff.
The Sem Guild works to cultivate interest in the Seminary and enhance the lives of students on campus. From contributing to the tangible blessings of the Food Bank and Re-Sell It Shop, to supporting our many events, the Guild serves the Seminary in all it does.
Guild members from across the country have contributed to the vibrant support the Sem Guild generously provides.
Students enrolled in the Seminary are embarking on one of the most critical journeys of their lives. They simultaneously balance the rigors of academics with their spiritual care, career planning, self-discovery and family obligations.
To support our students and their families, the Sem Guild funds needs that occur in almost every aspect of life, including new computers, eye glasses, tutoring and marriage seminars. These activities enable students to get the necessary training and support they need on their journey to becoming an LCMS pastor or other church worker, or as they earn an advanced degree.
“All of the little things I do in a day — wash clothes, wipe counters, help children learn to brush their teeth — [the Seminary Guild] has a part in all of it. Your gifts to the Food Bank and the Re-Sell It Shop mean more to us than I could ever articulate.”
–Kelsey Fink, Seminary Wife
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2025-26 Adopted Concordia Seminary Guild Projects
Journaling Bibles* – $5,000
Gifts to this project will help to purchase Journaling Bibles for incoming ministerial formation students to be used in class.
Adopt-A-Student – $4,000
Gifts for Adopt-A-Student will provide financial aid to students with demonstrated financial need. The goal is to contribute $1,000.00 to at least 4 students – every dollar given will go directly to the “adopted” student’s tuition account.
Musical arts – $2,000
God’s gift of music enriches not just the formative experience for our students but also blesses the wider campus, our neighbors and all those who are able to partake in the Seminary’s musical offerings. Your gifts to this project help to support the Seminary’s many musical activities, including the annual spring tour of Laudamus and the year-round activities of the Concordia Seminary Concert Series.
Commencement reception – $1,000
The Seminary Guild has a long-standing legacy of sponsoring the on-campus reception following the annual Commencement ceremony in the spring. Gifts to this project provide for the refreshments served to the students and guests at the ceremony.
After Chapel Coffee – $2,000
A gift for after chapel coffee would support this time of fellowship enjoyed by our students and all those who attend chapel throughout the academic year as they visit over coffee and tea after the daily chapel services on campus.
Classroom furnishings for Sieck and Wyneken Halls – $3,000
Sieck Hall on campus has been completely refreshed with new classroom furnishings – including new chairs and tables in the classrooms— new carpeting and fresh paint throughout and new audiovisual equipment in two classrooms. The classrooms in Wyneken Hall have all been updated with new furniture (new tables and chairs) as well. A gift for this effort would offset the expense of these updates.
Athletics – Intercollegiate sports – $2,000
A gift for athletics-intercollegiate sports would support the expenses primarily for our Preachers soccer and basketball programs. Expenses include those related to hiring referees, replacing equipment, providing meals, and offsetting travel costs for the team and coaches when they travel for out-of-town games and matches.
Werner Auditorium refresh – $3,000
Concordia Seminary’s storied Werner Auditorium was just completely updated. The space underwent plaster and paint repairs, wood was refinished throughout the space – including the stage floor – and new carpeting and new seats, with capacity for 270 people, have been installed. A gift for this effort would offset the expense of this refurbishment.
Total: $21,000- Project donations will be used for any of the Guild projects unless they are specified for a particular project.
- Please make checks payable to Concordia Seminary Guild and send to:
Ellyn Petrovic
3375 Dana Dr.
Arnold, MO 63010-4255
Thank you for your support!
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Attend Seminary Guild Events
The cost is $20 for each guest. All Seminary Guild events are held in Koburg Hall on the Seminary campus.
Please mail the registration form with your check(s) made payable to Concordia Seminary Guild to:
Ellyn Petrovic
3375 Dana Dr.
Arnold, MO 63010-4255Please make checks payable to Concordia Seminary Guild. Visitors and new members are always welcome!
2025-26 Luncheon Meetings
Friday, Feb. 13, 2026
Program: Serving Those Who Serve: LCMS Military Ministry Since the Civil War
Chaplain Craig G. Muehler, Director, Ministry to the Armed Forces, LCMS11:30 a.m. Registration Noon Luncheon Ingathering: Household and personal care items for the Food Bank. Bring items to Koburg Hall. Friday, March 27, 2026
Program: Support Services for Seminary Wives
Grace Hilton, Women’s Coordinator, Families in Transition11:30 a.m. Registration Noon Luncheon and business meeting
Adoption of new projects for 2025-26
Election of vice president and treasurerFriday, May 1, 2026
Program: Luther Tower and the Carillon
Bells will begin ringing shortly before noon.
John Klinger, Chief Information Officer
Discussion of carillonneur accomplishments and future goals11:30 a.m. Registration Noon Luncheon
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