With God We Shall Do Valiantly
Faithfully Forward Together
In 2026, Concordia University Texas celebrates 100 years of Christ‑centered education. What began in 1926 as a Lutheran school preparing church workers has grown into a vibrant university serving students from across Texas, the nation, and the world.
For a century, Concordia Texas has prepared students to lead lives of purpose, service, and faith. As we celebrate this milestone, we look back with gratitude and step forward with confidence — Faithfully Forward Together into the next 100 years.
Concordia Texas University Centennial
For 100 years, Concordia Texas has formed leaders who serve churches, communities, and professions with courage and compassion.
Join us October 22-24 in celebrating 100 years at Concordia Texas. Activities for the weekend will include a Thursday morning prayer breakfast, Friday night dinner and Saturday all-day celebration on campus.
Our Honorary Chairs Jane Martens and Dr. Larry Meissner will help us celebrate 100 years of Concordia Texas.
Centennial Celebration Committee members include Kim Angerman, Dr. Thomas Cedel, Penny Cedel, Lisa Jahnke, Kristin McMinn, Suzanne Mueller, Amber Schraeder, and Dr. Jeffrey Utzinger
Together We Celebrate
The Centennial invites the entire Concordia Texas community to participate in this historic moment.
Throughout the year, events and experiences will bring students, alumni, faculty, churches, and community partners together to celebrate this milestone.
Stay Connected for Centennial Updates
Alumni, friends, and community members are invited to stay connected as we celebrate this historic milestone.
Update your contact information to receive Centennial event announcements, stories, and opportunities to participate throughout the year.
Stay Connected to the Centennial Centennial Event Sponsorships
Join us for a festive, Texas sized celebration at the beautiful Oasis on Lake Travis, as we honor a century of lives inspired and futures shaped. Enjoy a Texas fajita buffet, open bar, photobooth and dancing the night away. Click below to purchase your tickets
Centennial Dinner RSVPLocal Hotel Options
Hampton Inn & Suites Austin Cedar Park-Lakeline
10811 Pecan Park Boulevard - Austin, TX 78750
Last date to make reservations: September 23, 2026
Cancellations: due by 48 hours prior to arrival
Hot breakfast buffet: Included in rate, served 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Hyatt Place
7300 N FM 620, Austin, TX 78728
Click the booking link below. Select your preferred room and dates. You are able to
change the dates by selecting the tab on the right upper corner "Edit Stay Details".
Once the dates are selected, you will be able to see the breakdown of rates on the
following page. Complete the booking process by filling in your details and confirming
your reservation.
Important Notes:
Rate visible reflects an additional $2.00 state recovery fee.
Please be advised that the cut-off date for all reservations is 9/23/2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Austin
2013 Ranch Road 620 S, Lakeway, TX 78734
If anyone calls our reservations line, they will need to provide the hotel, dates,
and Group Code below:
Group Code: CCB
Cutoff Date: 9/25/2026
Arrival Date: 10/23/2026
Departure Date: 10/25/2026
Group Rate: $219/night
Complimentary breakfast, parking, and wi-fi
Make a Centennial Gift
Celebrate Concordia Texas’s Centennial by making a one‑time gift of $100 to support students and the future of Christ‑centered education. Your gift honors the legacy of the past 100 years while helping build the next century.
Give Monthly in Honor of 100 Years
Consider prayerfully committing to a recurring gift of $10 per month for the Centennial year or a monthly gift of $100 to make an even greater impact. Recurring gifts provide ongoing support for students, scholarships, and programs that shape tomorrow’s leaders.
Every gift is a step Faithfully Forward Together.
Give $100 for 100 Years
Direction & Calling
At Concordia Texas, students discover their gifts and calling. Through Christ‑centered learning, faculty mentorship, and hands‑on experiences in Austin and beyond, they prepare for vocations that serve the church, their communities, and the world.
Faith & Place
Concordia Texas is rooted in the Christian faith and grounded in a remarkable place. Set within a nature preserve in Northwest Austin, the campus fosters reflection, stewardship, and community—where faith and learning grow together.
Courageous Leadership
Concordia Texas forms graduates who lead with courage and conviction. Inspired by the Centennial declaration “With God We Shall Do Valiantly,” they lead faithfully, think critically, and serve others with humility.
Together We Remember
For 100 years, Concordia Texas has formed leaders who serve churches, communities, and professions with courage and compassion. Graduates now serve across Texas and beyond, carrying forward a legacy of Christ‑centered education.
Today, a growing campus community in Austin continues that mission as we celebrate the past and look toward the future God is leading us to build together.
With God We Shall Do Valiantly
"With God We Shall Do Valiantly" comes from Psalm 108:13, the Scripture that helped shape the founding vision of Concordia Texas.
It reminds the Concordia Texas community that our strength comes not from human effort alone, but from trust in God’s guidance and provision. For a century, this truth has sustained the university through growth and change—and it continues to guide us into the next century.
Together We Stand in Faith
The Cruciform stands as one of the most recognizable symbols on the Concordia Texas campus.
More than a landmark, it represents the heart of the university’s mission—a Christ‑centered education that forms both mind and spirit.
Designed during the presidency of Rev. Dr. Ray Martens, the Cruciform reflects Concordia Texas’s enduring commitment to faith, learning, and service. For students who pass it each day, it is a reminder that their education is rooted in something deeper: a calling to serve the world with faith and courage.
Together We Lead
For 100 years, Concordia Texas has been shaped by the people who learn, teach, serve, and lead here.
Throughout the Centennial year, we will highlight stories from the Concordia Texas community—students discovering their calling, alumni making an impact in their fields, and faculty shaping the next generation of leaders.
Together We Cross the Bridge
The bridge across the Concordia Texas nature preserve is one of the campus’s most recognizable landmarks.
Each fall, new students begin their journey with the Bridging Ceremony, crossing together as a symbol of a new chapter of learning, faith, and community.
By graduation, the same bridge becomes a favorite photo spot, a full‑circle moment marking how far they have come.
For many Tornados, it represents transformation, from possibility to purpose.
During the Centennial, the bridge reminds us that we move forward together, connected by our past, our present, and the future God is calling us to build.
Together We Build the Next 100 Years
The Centennial Giving Campaign invites supporters to invest in the future of Concordia Texas.
Your generosity helps ensure that future generations of students will experience the same transformative education that has shaped lives for a century.
Support the Centennial CampaignShare Your Concordia Story
Concordia Texas has been shaped by the stories of its people.
If Concordia Texas has impacted your life, we invite you to share your story as part of the Centennial celebration.
1926 – 2026
With God We Shall Do Valiantly
Faithfully Forward Together — Into the Next 100 Years