Waynesburg University Chapel - Messages

On March 18, 2025, Waynesburg University's Chapel message was delivered by Coordinator of Campus Ministry and CCO Campus Staff Member, Becky Juliano. The message was rooted in Psalm 130 and the spiritual discipline of "waiting" as Christians. 

On March 11, 2025, Waynesburg University's Chapel message featured several Spring Break Trip testimonials by students on how they grew in faith and in community during the last week.  This was organized by University Chaplain, Josh Sumpter.  The mission of Waynesburg University is to educate students to make connections between faith, learning and serving so they might faithfully transform th...

On February 18, 2025, Waynesburg University's Chapel message was delivered by University Counselor, Ed Sutter. The message was titled, "It's Not Supposed to Be This Way."  The mission of Waynesburg University is to educate students to make connections between faith, learning, and serving so they might faithfully transform their communities and the world. #GROW #WU175

On February 25, 2025, Waynesburg University's Chapel message was delivered by University Counselor, Tim Thunberg. The message was rooted in John 8:1-11, and Jesus' interaction with the adulterous woman. Tim also shared about the Counseling Center as a resource at Waynesburg University.  The mission of Waynesburg University is to educate students to make connections between faith, learnin...

On February, 11, 2025, Waynesburg University's Chapel message was delivered by University Chaplain, Josh Sumpter. The message was rooted in Revelations 2:1-8 and how letters are useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16).  The mission of Waynesburg University is to educate students to make connections between faith, learning, and serving so they...

On February 4, 2025, Waynesburg University's Chapel message was delivered by senior student, Ross Owens. Ross is a Biblical and Ministry Studies: Children & Youth Ministry Major. The focus of the message was on Revelation 7: 9-14.  The mission of Waynesburg University is to educate students to make connections between faith, learning and serving so they might faithfully transform their co...

On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, Waynesburg University's Chapel message was delivered by Rev. Dr. Lawrence Stratton, the Director of the Stover Center for Constitutional Studies and Moral Leadership, and Professor of Ethics and Constitutional Law. The focus of the message was on Romans 10:5-17. The mission of Waynesburg University is to educate students to make connections between faith, learnin...

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Waynesburg University's Chapel featured the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation with the convocation address given by Dr. Kathy Kinzer-Downs, the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Belonging with the Coalition for Christian Outreach (CCO).  The mission of Waynesburg University is to educate students to make connections between faith, learning and serving...

Waynesburg University's Chapel featured "Testimony Tuesday," where a student and faculty member shared about how they are growing in Christ Jesus through their specific discipline or area of study. This week, we were blessed to hear from junior criminal justice major, Linzey Miller, and Head Women's Soccer Coach, George DeAugustino.   The mission of Waynesburg University is to...

Waynesburg University's Chapel featured "Testimony Tuesday," where a student and faculty member shared about how they are growing in Christ Jesus through their specific discipline or area of study. This week, we were blessed to hear from senior political science and Christian missions major, Jason Polgar, and associate professor of history, Dr. William Batchelder.  The mission of Wa...

On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Waynesburg University's Chapel featured the launch of "Testimony Tuesday," our 3-week series where a student and faculty member share about how they are growing in Christ Jesus through their specific discipline or area of study. This week, we were blessed to hear from sophomore environmental science major, Garret Kunz, and associate professor of biology...

On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Waynesburg University's Chapel message was delivered by University Chaplain, Josh Sumpter. The focus of the message was on the words of Paul in Ephesians 6:10-20. The scripture reading from Genesis 3:1-13 was read by sophomore biblical and ministry studies major (youth ministry) major, Hannah Church.  The mission of Waynesburg University is to educate students to...

On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Waynesburg University's Chapel message was delivered by senior Biblical & Ministry Studies major, Ella Chandler. The focus of the message was on the words of Paul in Ephesians 5:1-13.  The mission of Waynesburg University is to educate students to make connections between faith, learning and serving so they might faithfully transform their communities and the...

On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, Waynesburg University's Chapel message was delivered by Rev. Dr. William Younger, Pastor at Church of the Covenant in Washington, PA. The focus of the message was on what it means to be an "imitator of God" and the words of Paul in Ephesians 4:25 through Ephesians 5:2.  The mission of Waynesburg University is to educate students to make connections betwe...

On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Waynesburg University's Chapel message was shared by University Chaplain, Josh Sumpter. His focus was on Ephesians 4 and Paul's urging (a dare) for the Church to live out the calling that they received.  The mission of Waynesburg University is to educate students to make connections between faith, learning and serving so they might faithfully transform their...

On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, Waynesburg University's Chapel message was shared by special guest, Rev. Dr. Derek Davenport, pastor of Sewickley Presbyterian Church. His focus was on Ephesians 3 and Paul's interlude prayer, with an invitation to the WU community to "Pray Bigger."  The mission of Waynesburg University is to educate students to make connections between faith, le...

On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Waynesburg University's Chapel message was shared by University President, Douglas G. Lee, with a focus on Jesus as the "Chief Cornerstone." The message was rooted in Ephesians 2:11-22. The opening scripture reading was shared by Campus Ministry Graduate Assistant, Michaelena Hammond.  The mission of Waynesburg University is to educate students to mak...

On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Waynesburg University's Chapel message was shared by Chaplain Sumpter on Ephesians 1:15-23. The scripture reading was by senior, Ross Owens, and Dr. Christian Hayes provided closing thoughts on the need for Christian community, as well as the closing prayer.  The mission of Waynesburg University is to educate students to make connections between faith, learning...

On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, Waynesburg University launched its new WU Chapel timeslot on Tuesdays at 1 PM. University Chaplain, Josh Sumpter began walking through Paul's letter to the Ephesians, starting with Ephesians 1:1-10. This recording opens with the scripture reading by Allie Z. and closes with a testimonial about campus Bible studies by Makayla O.  The mission of Waynesburg Universit...

On Sunday, August 18, 2024, Waynesburg University held its annual Fall Athletics Chapel with a message by University Chaplain, Josh Sumpter. This recording opens with the Call to Worship and Scripture Readings (1 Corinthians 9:24-27 and Hebrews 12:1-3). A special thank you to Tommy, Antonio, Julz, and Jemuel for assisting in the service.  The mission of Waynesburg University is to educate students...

Chaplain Sumpter at Waynesburg University offers a summer devotional on the call to be faithful, intentional, and teachable as we take our next steps. For current faculty and staff, what is your next faithful step? For students, what is your next faithful step? Who needs you to see them today? Who needs to hear your testimony today? Like Ananias in Acts 9:10-19, may you say, "Yes, Lord,"...

This episode is a summer message by Waynesburg University's Chaplain, Josh Sumpter. He takes a look at Acts 8 and the story of Philip as a reminder of the calling that we have to impact others for the Kingdom of God during the summer months. 

This week's "Testimony Tuesday" at WU Chapel features senior psychology major, Alicia, and Chaley Knight, an Instructor of Psychology at Waynesburg University. They explore the way that God gifts us with emotions, how Jesus modeled emotions and how we can use the gifts that God has given us to impact others for the Kingdom of God.  Testimony Tuesday is a Chapel series in which a stu...

This week's "Testimony Tuesday" at WU Chapel features an opening by University Chaplain Josh Sumpter, followed by the testimonies of junior business major, Jemuel Cypress, and Cassy Dorsch, the Director of the eHive and the Nest at Waynesburg University.  Testimony Tuesday is a Chapel series in which a student and employee share about the intersection of their Christian faith and th...