For more than 40 years, the Chapel of Reconciliation has stood at the heart of Augustana University both physically and spiritually. There, generations of students have gathered to worship, reflect, sing, grieve, laugh and be together.
Now the beloved campus centerpiece is getting a major makeover — one that honors its history while transforming it into a more welcoming and vibrant gathering space for future Vikings.
Ann Rosendale, senior university pastor and vice president for mission integration, said that talk of updates began in 2021. Now that ground has been broken in 2025, the transformation is happening in two phases…