External Meetings and Events

United Lutheran Seminary, Gettysburg Campus is within walking distance of the historic town of Gettysburg with art galleries, gift shops, restaurants and many other attractions.

Nestled on 52 acres of historic landscape adjacent to National Park Service property, the Gettysburg campus provides an inspirational and peaceful setting in a modern world for retreats, workshops, meetings, and special events.

We offer spaces for meetings, single or multi-day events, and weddings. In addition to the scenic and historical location, ULS can provide overnight accommodations, assistance with food service, or a visit to the Seminary Ridge Museum and Education center located on our campus.

Bells outside the Chapel of Abiding Presence on the ULS Gettysburg campus

More reasons to choose ULS for your event    

  1. Adequate and convenient free parking
  2. Internet Access
  3. Technical support
  4. Overnight lodging
  5. Wedding Chapel & outdoor wedding venue options
  6. ADA accessible buildings
  7. Seminary Ridge Museum - Cupola tours available with reservation
  8. On site YWCA - Day Pass available
  9. Running/Walking trails
  10. Rabbit Transit bus drop off/pick up
  11. Accommodations for panel guests and keynote speakers

CONTACT: Grainne Davies - gdavies@uls.edu - 717-339-1327

MEETINGS and CONFERENCES

We have a variety of room sizes and set-ups available to accommodate your single or multi-day meeting or event.

Meeting Room Options Include:

·      Auditorium with complimentary use of coffee shop, fixed seat theater with 100 person capacity. maximum capacity of 100 people.

·      Aberly Room suitable for buffet meals, served meals and refreshments.

·      Conference rooms and classrooms; various rooms available with 12-36 person capacity.

Meals and Refreshments for your meeting/conference:

·      Coffee shop is suitable for small gatherings with buffet meals and refreshments - sit down meal capacity: 24 persons.

·      Aberly Room suitable for buffet meals, served meals and refreshments.

·      Refectory - suitable for buffet meals, served meals, mixers and socials.

Caterers:
Biggerstaff's Catering

Meetings and Events Initial Request Form

View photos of meeting and event spaces on the Gettysburg campus

Contact: Grainne Davies at gdavies@uls.edu or 717-339-1327

WEDDINGS & SPECIAL EVENTS


Seminary Chapel for Weddings

Featuring beautiful architecture and set against the scenic backdrop of Seminary Ridge, the Church of the Abiding Presence provides a stunning setting for your special day.
The historic stained-glass windows, pipe organ, and acoustics are sure to enhance a beautiful ceremony.

The Chapel holds up to 350 people and is ADA accessible. It is heated and air-conditioned ensuring your wedding is perfect any time of year.

Permission to use the chapel is restricted to couples where at least one member fulfills either of the following criteria:

·      Is a member of the Seminary community, e.g., an enrolled student, a present or past member of the faculty or staff, or an alumnus/alumna of the Seminary.

·       Is a member of a congregation whose governing board makes a formal, written request to the Seminary for the hosting of the official act of the congregation to the Seminary chapel.

Wedding & Special Event Initial Request Form

Refectory

From wedding receptions to birthday parties, showers and memorial/celebrations of life services, the Refectory is the ideal place to gather with family  and friends. .
The Refectory can host up to 120 guests and is great for buffet’s, served meals and cocktail parties.  

Onsite caterer
Ragged Edge
Jacob Schindel

Other preferred caterer:
Biggerstaff’s Catering

View photos of wedding and special event spaces on the Gettysburg campus

Contact: Grainne Davies at gdavies@uls.edu or 717-339-1327