Institute of Liturgical Studies

03/13/2026

We're only one month away, and registration is nearing capacity! Just a reminder to register before we're full, and please remind your friends and colleagues so they don't miss out. Learn more and register at valpo.edu/ils

03/11/2026

We’ve learned of the recent death of Rev. Dr. Robert “Bob” Alan Rimbo.

Bob served on the Institute’s Advisory Council for many years in the early 2000s. He was a frequent presider at the Institute and offered seminars and workshops as well as a plenary address in 2004.

A memorial service is scheduled for March 22 at 2 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Manhattan, NY.

Details from the Metropolitan New York Synod of the ELCA are available in the comments below.

Rest eternal, grant Robert, O God, and may light + perpetual shine upon him.

02/27/2026

We're looking forward to another great conference this year! We have three incredible plenary speakers and a packed lineup of insightful workshops. You can learn more and get registered at valpo.edu/ils. Slots are still available, but they are filling up, so be sure to register before we hit capacity!

01/28/2026

The early bird registration rate of $350 ends at 11:59 p.m. CST on Saturday, January 31, 2026. This is a discount of $100 off the regular registration fee.

Additional registrations from the same church are just $300, and first-time attendees and retired persons pay $250.

As in past years, registration is FREE for full-time students enrolled in programs that are preparing them to serve worshiping communities.

Register now at valpo.edu/ils

01/05/2026

Don't miss the early bird discount! Reserve your spot at ILS 2026: Feast of Creation before Jan. 31 to save $100 on registration. Visit valpo.edu/ils to register!

12/01/2025

ILS Workshop Session D speakers include Sarah Bernhardt, Jim Marriott, Craig Mueller, Rhoda Schuler, Fred Niedner, C. Noelle Partusch, Gail Ramshaw, and Leopoldo Sánchez. Get the early bird discount and save $100 by registering before Jan. 31 at valpo.edu/ils

11/20/2025

ILS Workshop Session C speakers include Nicole Keller, Katrina Martich, Kat Peters, Fred Niedner, C. Noelle Partusch, Thomas Schattauer, and Luke Venstrom. Special this year: take a tour of the Valparaiso University Solar Furnace—the only one at an undergraduate institution! Sign up for this year's conference before Jan. 31 to get the early bird discount on registration. Visit valpo.edu/ils to learn more and secure your spot.

11/13/2025

Introducing the lineup for Workshop Session B at ILS 2026! There's still time to register and get the early bird discount. Sign up before Jan. 31 to save $100 on your registration fee! Visit valpo.edu/ils to register and learn more.

11/05/2025

ILS 2026 will host 4 workshop sessions throughout the conference. Featured here is the lineup for Session A. You can read the speakers' full bios and get registered at valpo.edu/ils
Register before January 31st for $100 off your registration fee.

11/03/2025

Registration is now open for ILS 2026 - The Feast of Creation! Register by January 31 to get a $100 discount on registration. See our full list of plenary speakers, workshops, and worship leaders online at valpo.edu/ils

Explore how churches can meaningfully connect with occasional practitioners during life events at ILS 2025, held April 28–30 at Valparaiso University.

10/27/2025

Christmas at Valpo: A Vesper's Concert tickets are on sale now! New this year: Valpo will be hosting a festive Christmas dinner before both shows on Friday, December 5th and Saturday, December 6th. Tickets for the dinner are an optional add-on to your concert ticket, and dinner attendees will get priority seating for the show. Get tickets and more information at valpo.edu/christmas-at-valpo

10/23/2025

Introducing the plenary speakers for the 2026 Institute of Liturgical Studies conference. This year's theme is "Feast of Creation—liturgy as creation groans." You can find out more about the theme and see speaker bios, workshops, and the conference schedule at valpo.edu/ils

Registration will go live November 1st! You can stay up to date by subscribing to our monthly newsletter. Sign up on our website or email us at [email protected] to be added to the list.