• Return to Normal University Operations on Thursday, Feb. 20

    Lenoir-Rhyne University will return to normal university operations on Thursday, Feb. 20, at our all of our campus locations—Hickory, Columbia and Asheville. Classes will resume as scheduled, and all offices will be open.

    UPDATE: Feb. 20, 9:15 a.m. (from Academic Affairs)
    Due to the recent weather changes in Hickory, you may opt to move your classes to remote delivery today if you have concerns about safely traveling to campus. If you choose to hold classes remotely, please notify your students and your dean as soon as possible.

    For those holding in-person classes, we ask that you exercise flexibility with attendance policies, understanding that some students may face transportation challenges or safety concerns. Students should not feel compelled to risk unsafe travel conditions to attend class.

    Please communicate your teaching plans to your students and your dean.

    Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring everyone's safety while maintaining academic continuity.

Campus Ministry

Faith and worship plays an important role in campus life. Whether you’re interested in bible study, spiritual renewal retreats, serving others on and off campus or learning more about spiritual life, Campus Ministry is open to every student, regardless of faith background.

Hickory Campus

Grace Chapel

A grand structure with arches that soar more than 53 feet above a tiled floor, Grace Chapel is a distinctive feature and a signature building on campus.

Because we are an institution of higher learning of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, our chapel embraces the worship style of the ELCA. However, we also honor the ecumenical traditions of other denominations.

Worship Service

Chapel services are every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Grace Chapel, lasting about 30 minutes.

Columbia Campus

Our Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary on our Columbia campus holds daily chapel services when the seminary is in session. Daily worship begins at 11:30 a.m. (Eucharist on Wednesdays). Evening Eucharists are scheduled periodically during the year.

View Virtual Tour of Christ Chapel