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Christmas at Concordia University Texas

This Advent season, we invite you to make Christmas at Concordia a cherished part of your tradition. Join your Concordia community at special events like our Christmas at Concordia Concert and Tree Lighting and discover meaningful ways to support our mission. Together, let’s reflect on the joy and hope of Christ’s birth and strengthen our bonds of faith and fellowship.

Make This Christmas Season Count at Concordia Texas

Support the mission of Concordia Texas by choosing an opportunity that’s meaningful to you. Whether it’s through contributing to scholarships, sponsoring campus programs, or supporting student resources, your gift helps transform lives and expands access to education for all.

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Bring the Entire Family to the Christmas at Concordia Concert and Stay for the Tree Lighting or Watch Online

Join us for a cherished evening of worship and joyful celebration on Thursday, December 5th, or watch online.

Join us for Events
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Commit to Charity and Generosity All Year Long

Become a Torchbearer and be a beacon of hope for the next generation of Concordia graduates by pledging a recurring gift, in any amount.

Become a Torchbearer
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Reflect on God's Gift of Nature

The Tornado Trail, located on the Concordia University Texas campus, is a 1.5-mile trail open to the public and accessible at any time. Take a moment to enjoy God’s creation with your loved ones and share the beauty of the great outdoors together.

Support Environmental Stewardship
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Gift a Chapel Chair

Honor your connection to Concordia Texas and support our chapel renovation by dedicating a plaque on the back of a chair in the soon to be remodeled Chapel. (One-time gift of $1,000; only 240 chairs available)

Gift a Chair
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Honor Your Family's Legacy

Sponsor a residence hall and inspire future students through your family’s legacy by supporting our on-campus housing. With a one-time gift of $2,500, your family’s name will be displayed on a plaque near a dorm room door, leaving a lasting mark for generations to come.

Name a Dorm Room
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Make a One-Time Gift in Honor of a Loved One

Celebrate a loved one by supporting current and future Concordia University Texas leaders. Your gift will help expand access to higher education and support students as they discover and pursue their calling.

Give to Honor
May God fill your heart with peace and joy this Christmas.

For giving opportunities, please contact us at giving@concordia.edu, and a member of our Philanthropy team will connect with you.

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Holidays with Concordia University Texas

Full Calendar

Dec 03
Faith + Speaker Series 3:30 PM - 3 :30 PM

The Center for Belonging and Faith welcomes Dr. Grant Carey as a speaker for the Faith + Speaker Series. Dr. Carey has taught at Concordia since 2012. He loves all things Christmas, and especially...

Dec 04
Advent Sing Along 10:00 AM - 11 :00 AM

Join us for an Advent Sing Along during Chapel.

Dec 05
Christmas at Concordia 4:15 PM - 4 :15 PM

4:15 Lessons and Carols 5:45 Reception  6:30 Tree Lighting