Engage With the SPU Community
We invite you to join us for live and in-person theatre, music, lectures, and art events. Want to know what's coming up? Sign up to receive Engage Events quarterly email updates or revisit this website often!
Join the SPU Orchestra
The Seattle Pacific University Orchestra is inviting musicians to join its ensemble this year. Rehearsals are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4–6 p.m. on campus. Those interested in joining are encouraged to contact adjunct music instructor Dr. Hsuan (Tony) Lee at leeh58@spu.edu.
An evening with N.T. Wright
Monday, Feb. 23, 7 p.m
Seattle Pacific Seminary welcomes the renowned Bible scholar, author, and former Bishop of Durham. He will discuss his new book, God’s Homecoming: The Forgotten Promise of Future Renewal.
SPU Concert Choir and Orchestra Concert
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The choir continues the exploration of foundational gospel styles with works by Richard Smallwood, Edwin Hawkins, and Andraé Crouch. The orchestra will perform classical arrangements to contemporary works from animated movies.The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in First Free Methodist Church, adjacent to campus, and is free and wheelchair accessible.
"A very hungry caterpillar"
Through Friday, March 6, 2026
The current exhibit in the Seattle Pacific Art Center features work by alumna Erin Milez, honoring and finding humor in daily life. “My work is my own commitment to myself that I am not above caring for the smallest of things."
A Different Kind of Business Competition
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
This unique event is designed to encourage students from all majors to develop an entrepreneurial project that addresses dual bottom lines: social and financial. Participants tackle a felt social need while proposing a way to provide sustainable funding through a business activity. The public is invited to learn about the projects and vote for the "People's Choice" award.
Helping kids grow in faith
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The next event by the Faith Formation Project features pastor, author, kids ministry and curriculum creator Meredith Miller who will speak on the topic of “Nurture a Faith Kids Don’t Have to Heal From." SPU faculty and theology will lead breakout sessions centered on disability. The project partners with congregations and families in the Pacific Northwest to help kids grow in faith and is led by SPU faculty, staff, and students.
Parking and Directions
Guests may park in campus commuter parking lots (with the exception of the S lot) after 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and anytime Saturday and Sunday. Parking is also available on local residential streets as marked.