Entries tagged with ‘christ chapel’
Factoid Friday
Did you know… that daily chapel had been required attendance for all Gusties each day? This rule was changed after the completion of Christ Chapel in 1962. This is a snapshot of a chapel service in the old Auditorium before the completion of Christ Chapel in 1962.
Tuesday Trivia: Answered!
When was the first wedding ceremony performed in Christ Chapel? B. 1962; On May 18, Larry and Lois (Ruotsinoja) Swenson both from the Class of 1962 were married.
Tuesday Trivia
When was the first wedding ceremony performed in Christ Chapel? A. 1952 B. 1962 C. 1972 D. 1982 The answer will be posted at 6:00 p.m. CST.
View from the Hill
Nicole Wamma ’11 plays in the orchestra in Christ Chapel.
Factoid Friday
Christ Chapel was dedicated Jan. 7, 1962 as the opening event of the Gustavus Centennial Celebration. This is a picture from that first service in the Chapel.
Blast from the Past!
An image that captures the construction of Christ Chapel at Gustavus in 1961.
Sunday-Funday Gustie Thoughts
We want to hear your thoughts on being a Gustie! Share them with us below! No matter your faith tradition, how did your time at Gustavus shaped your faith? Who helped you along your spiritual journey?
Factoid Friday
The tradition of playing and singing O Come All Ye Faithful as the closing hymn of Christmas in Christ Chapel is a favored tradition among Gusties. An arrangement specifically for Gustavus Adolphus College for Christmas in Christ Chapel was commissioned in 1976 and is performed each year. This is a picture of the performance from […]
Blast from the Past!
Christmas in Christ Chapel, 1983 Onto Us… A Child
Tuesday Trivia: Answered!
How many people can attend a service or program in Christ Chapel? A. 1500; , Christ Chapel has seating available for 300 in the balcony and 1200 on the main floor