Arts, Lectures and Gatherings

All Upcoming Events

History of Hotels in America
FABulous Winter Lecture Series

Oxnard Center and Zoom

This lecture will address the development of the industry through discussion, of architectural and interior styles and the unique regional and cultural influences from various regions throughout the United States.

Intro to PLTS Programs

Virtual

Learn about PLTS’ unique perspective and offerings, including our Center for Climate Justice and Faith and the Master of Arts in Spirituality and Social Change program.

Why Does English Sound the Way It Does?
FABulous Winter Lecture Series

Online via Zoom

In this lecture, we will examine English dialects and accents from around the world and how they changed over time.

The Rise and Influence of Christian Nationalism (Two Parts)
FABulous Winter Lecture Series

Lundring Events Center & Online via Zoom

This pair of lectures will dive deep into the origins of Christian nationalism and how it affects life in the United States.

FREE: The Jewish Woman Who Rescued Thousands During the Holocaust
FABulous Winter Lecture Series

Online Via Zoom

This talk will highlight what we can learn from Janina Mehlberg's story about Holocaust history, ethnic relations in extreme situations and humanity in times of crisis.

Global Game Jam

Hub101, Westlake Village Center

The Global Game Jam is a 48-hour event similar to a hackathon that connects innovators around the world who develop a game based on a surprise theme.

TEEM Berkeley

PLTS Campus in Berkeley, CA

TEEM Berkeley meets on the PLTS Campus this week!

Pompeii Rediscovered: Insights from the New Dig
FABulous Winter Lecture Series

Lundring Events Center and Zoom

Whether or not you attended the fall class, in this lecture we will gain a deeper understanding of the archaeological methods and the significance of these new finds in reconstructing life in ancient Pompeii.

Josephine Baker, Harlem in Paris and WWII (Two Parts)
FABulous Winter Lecture Series

Online via Zoom

Join us for a vibrant depiction of singer and dancer Josephine Baker and the African American musicians of interwar Paris.

The Palestinians with Dr. Jason Hensley
Special FAB Winter Course

Online Via Zoom

This course will offer a more informed understanding of the dynamic between Israel and Palestine and aid in the path to peace.

TEEM PLTS-IKS in Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis, IN

TEEM PLTS-IKS meets in-person in Indianapolis, IN

Julia Morgan: Pioneering Female Architect of Hearst Castle (Two Parts)
FABulous Winter Lecture Series

Lundring Events Center and Zoom

This two-part lecture will look at Julia Morgan's life and career, as well as detail the conception and construction of Hearst Castle while exploring the structures, vast grounds and art collections.

Introduction to MA in Spirituality and Social Change

Virtual

Join this Zoom info session to learn more about the curriculum, contextual learning opportunities, and vocational pathways of this exciting new PLTS program

Lunar New Year Celebration

Kingsmen Park

The Center for Global Engagement will celebrate Lunar New Year 2025, the Year of the Snake, with cultural performances, festive food and a joyful atmosphere.

TEIL PLTS Portland in San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA

TEIL PLTS Portland meets in-person in San Diego, CA

Board Meeting 2.0: Building Community Through Board Games
Entrepreneur Speaker Series

Lundring Events Center

Entrepreneur Jeanne Sikoff will discuss how she founded Zander’s Game House in Camarillo, the challenges her business faces and plans for the company to evolve.

“Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants”
2025 Harold Stoner Clark Lecture

Samuelson Chapel

Robin Wall Kimmerer's lecture will explore the dominant themes of Braiding Sweetgrass, which include cultivation of a reciprocal relationship with the living world.

Debbie Friedman: Folksinger as Jewish Feminist Revolutionary
FABulous Winter Lecture Series

Oxnard Center and Zoom

This lecture will provide a brief biographical sketch of Debbie Friedman and explore her musical and social/gender contributions to Jewish practices in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Linda Ronstadt: L.A.'s Lady of Song
FABulous Winter Lecture Series

Online via Zoom

In this lecture, rediscover Linda Ronstadt’s interpretations of rock, pop, soul, country, folk and The Great American Songbook. We’ll cover it all.

How to Pay for and Apply to Seminary

Virtual

Get tips on navigating the application process and talk with admissions representatives about any questions you may have.

International Women’s Day Recognition Gathering

Ullman Conference Center 100/101

The Center for Global Engagement will celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 with a special dinner honoring women leaders at Cal Lutheran and in our broader community.

Signs Along the Way Discernment Event

PLTS Campus in Berkeley, CA

Engage your sense of call

Seminary and Social Justice

Virtual

One of the key orienting perspectives that guide the PLTS curriculum is learning at the nexus of race, class, gender, and earth justice. Join the “Seminary and Social Justice” webinar to learn more about what this means for students.

 

TEEM Berkeley at Luther Seminary

St. Paul, MN

TEEM Berkeley meets in-person at Luther Seminary in St. Paul

TEIL PLTS Portland

Portland, OR

TEIL PLTS meets in-person in Portland, OR

TEEM PLTS-IKS in Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis, IN

TEEM PLTS-IKS meets in-person in Indianapolis, IN

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