JOB POSTINGS - LOCAL EVENTS - RESOURCES & LINKS
JOB POSTINGS
Here at St. Peter's
St. Peter’s has an immediate opening for the following position:
- Position Title: Reception & Hospitality
- Job Description: Click here to view the full job description.
- Minimum Requirements: High school graduate or GED and a clear background check
- Employment Status: This is a non-called, regular part-time (less than 20 hours) position.
How to Apply
Complete the employment application found at the link below and drop it off at the church office or email it to Michelle Leahy at mleahy@stpetersfw.org. For questions, please contact Michelle at 260-749-5816.
St. Peter’s is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact the church office.
Within our Lutheran Community
Concordia Theological Seminary of Fort Wayne (CTSFW)
Staff Openings: Director of Financial Aid, Advancement Officer, Annual Giving Officer
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), invites applications for the position of Director of Financial Aid, Advancement Officer, and Annual Giving Officer.
The Director of Financial Aid leads and oversees all student financial aid programs at CTSFW. They faithfully steward Seminary resources and support students’ access to theological education, serving as a resource for students and a partner in the Seminary’s mission to form servants in Jesus Christ who teach the faithful, reach the lost, and care for all. The ideal candidate is mission-driven and detail-oriented with technical expertise in financial aid management.
The Advancement Officer advances the mission of CTSFW by cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships with current and prospective donors. They faithfully represent CTSFW’s mission and vision to donors and supporters across The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. The ideal candidate has a heart for the church and a deep appreciation for residential formation at CTSFW, seeing relationship development as an opportunity to strengthen the church.
The Annual Giving Officer develops and expands the annual giving program at CTSFW, strengthening the Seminary’s base of support through personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies. The ideal candidate combines relational warmth with a strategic mindset, bringing fresh energy to CTSFW’s annual giving efforts.
For full position descriptions and to apply, visit ctsfw.edu/employment.
Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
Please share this opportunity with anyone who might be interested.
LOCAL EVENTS

Wyneken House Christmas Village
Sunday, December 7 from 1-5 PM
The Friends of Wyneken will host a Christmas open house at the historic Wyneken House on Sunday, December 7 from 1-5 PM. The house will be decorated for the holiday season with a variety of themed Christmas villages including a Victorian town, an alpine village and a Thomas Kinkade neighborhood. The Wyneken House is located at 11730 NW Winchester Road, Decatur, Indiana.
Craft Show
Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School, (11565 N US HWY 27, Decatur, IN) is hosting a craft show on Saturday, December 6, from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. In addition to craft vendors, enjoy the Cookie Corner and Homemade Concessions. All proceeds are directed towards the Washington D.C. class trips.
Vendor booths are still available. If you are interested in a booth or would like more information, please email craftshow@wyneken.org.
Christ Child Festival
Contact: Cathy Von Bargen, cathy.vonbargen@gmail.com, 260-451-8756
Email: christmasintheparkfw@gmail.com (or cathy.vonbargen@gmail.com)
Website: www.christchildfest.org
Follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/CCfestival
✝ ️ Christ Child Festival Returns to Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN – November 26, 2025 — The beloved Christ Child Festival returns this fall with a powerful theme: “The Crimson Thread.” This family event invites the community to experience Christ's love shown through vivid visuals, children's activities and crafts, and interactive exhibits at two locations:
Parkview Field Lincoln Financial Event Center 1:00-4:00 Free and 6:00-9:00 with $10 admission in the evening for the Holiday Lights. Outside Live Nativity at the main entrance from 1:00-9:00!
Allen County Public Library Main Branch 4:00-9:00 Free. Enjoy the same activities as Parkview plus hot chocolate are snacks will be served at 5:00 p.m. in the main corridor.
This festival anchors the Christ of Christmas in every heart. It’s a celebration of hope, meaning, and community. Invite your friends and neighbors to an engaging opportunity to share your Savior's love--the Crimson Thread--displayed through history from Creation to Revelation. Highlights:
The Christ Child Festival is a free, family-oriented celebration that brings the meaning of Christ to life.
Visitors will journey through the Bible following ‘The Crimson Thread’—the love of Christ—revealed in Scripture from Genesis to Revelation. Each family can take home a colorful booklet of the Crimson Thread posters.
Enjoy poetic reflections by children’s author Suzie Sallee.
Kids can join the Crimson Thread Quest, earn a prize, make crafts, including a gift bag, and enjoy other activities.
Volunteers Needed - Volunteers are the heartbeat of this festival
We welcome volunteers—no experience needed, just a heart to serve. Sign up on www.christchildfest.org We’re seeking individuals, families, church groups, and students to help with setup, greeting guests, supervising crafts and games, and more. No experience needed—just a heart to serve! Show your thankful heart by signing up for a shift.
The Christ Child Festival is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season, celebrating the real reason for the season.
RESOURCES & LINKS
- Concordia Lutheran High School
- Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne (CTSFW) Events Page
- Hopeful Living Devotion
- Hopeful Living Audio Devotion
- Indiana District - LCMS
- LookUp Indiana (Mental Health Resources)
- Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod: News & resources from our church body
- Lutheran Hour Ministries: News, inspiration, & encouragement
- Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML): News, inspiration, & encouragement for women
- The Lutheran Hour: Radio broadcast of 30-minute Lutheran worship.
- The Lutheran Schools Partnership
- Worship Anew: Television broadcast of 30-minute Lutheran worship.

Past Recorded Bible Studies
Reading the Bible with Pastor
Find past episodes of Mark and Esther using the button below.
This study below focuses on the leadership of our first LCMS Synod Presidents and how they navigated our church body in America. If you've missed a week, listen to the audio using the links below:
- (Audio) Walther Session 1
- (Audio) Walther Session 2
- (Audio) Walther Session 3
- (Audio) Strength Made Perfect in Weakness Session 1
- (Read) A Strenth Made Perfect in Weakness 1857 Synodical Address by Friedrich Wyneken
- (Read) God's Presence in Suffering: The Theology of the Cross by Rev. Mueller
