Events in 2023
The Chapel hosts special events throughout the year including the annual Founders Day service in April, Sunday evening vespers during the summer, the Swedish Högmässa service in September, and the "Joy of Christmas" service in early December. Call Augustana Lutheran Church at 309-521-8127 for current schedule information.
Founders Day Service
Sunday, April 30, 4:00 pm
The speaker at the Founders Day Service will be Pastor Mike Clark. This service celebrates the 163rd anniversary of both the Augustana Lutheran Church in America and Augustana College and Theological Seminary, and the 173rd anniversary of the Augustana Lutheran congregation in Andover.
Birdies for Charity
The Jenny Lind Chapel is again participating in the John Deere Classic Golf Tournament Birdies for Charity pledge program. This is a great way to provide funds for the Chapel ministry.
The official pledge form may be downloaded and printed. It is actually preferred that you make a donation online. In filling out the card, the charity name is "Jenny Lind Chapel" and the Bird Number is 1955. All pledge cards must be received by June 16, 2023.
Preformers include Sally McDaniel Smith, Megan Thornberry, Emily Wheeler and leader William "Bill" Fury.
Special Musical Concert
Sunday, June 4, 2:00 pm
Wild Columbine, a Springfield area quartet, will give a concert at the Jenny Lind Chapel. The group plays music from the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, including "Jenny Lind Medley."
The concert will include the stories behind the songs. It is described as parlor or traditional music, and easy to listen to. Music is history in that sense, and it’s interwoven with music. Wild Columbine tries to make sure people know where the songs they play come from. Playing in a small group setting is perfect for their goals.
Vespers
Brief 7:00 pm Sunday evening worship and a variety of music conducted by area congregations. Here is the schedule.
June 25 - Bethany Lutheran Church, Woodhull
July 30 - Augustana Lutheran Church, Andover
August 27 - Bethany Lutheran Church, Woodhull
Annual Swedish Högmässa Service
Jenny Lind Chapel
Sunday, September 24, 4 pm
The speaker will be Rev. Wayne Miller, retired Bishop of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The liturgy will be led by Mark Safstrom, Ph.D, Associate Professor of Scandinavian Studies at Augustana College.
Annual Andover Christmas Walk
Sunday, December 3, 4:45 - 7 pm
Includes special music at the candlelit Jenny Lind Chapel.
Alex Jones
Annual Joy of Christmas with Augustana College
Wednesday, December 6, 7:30 pm
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Students and faculty from Augustana College join the community for this beautiful service of worship and music that starts at Augustana Lutheran Church in Andover. The Christmas story will be read in several different languages.
The speaker will be Dr. Alex Jones, Professional Faculty Instructor and Clinical Supervisor, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Augustana College.
The service concludes with a procession to the Jenny Lind Chapel, which is illuminated by 100 candles, and where Holy Communion will be celebrated to the strains of familiar Christmas carols.
Refreshments will be served in Luther Hall immediately after the service.
Community Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
Sunday, December 24, 11 pm