CUAA’s new Campus Pastor has Concordia University Ann Arbor roots that run deep.
A devoted student of God’s Word, Rev. Dr. Tony Sikora has served as pastor of Hope Lutheran Church in DeWitt, Mich., for 19 years. Not anticipating this new opportunity to serve, he is glad to carry on the Lord’s message as a part-time pastor for the Ann Arbor campus this coming school year.
Getting to know your pastor
As a pastor since 1999, he loves to teach. He looks forward to getting to know the students of Ann Arbor.
“It’s exciting times, even though it’s a time of transition,” says Rev. Dr. Tony Sikora. “I want to be part of the solution, and not just somebody chirping off the side, like so many are doing these days.”
Pastor Sikora was installed at the opening service on August 25 at the Chapel of the Holy Trinity by Rev. Dr. Aaron Moldenhauer, CUW’s vice president for mission and church relations.
“We are thankful to have Rev. Dr. Tony Sikora, an experienced parish pastor and CUAA alumnus, serving Ann Arbor as campus pastor,” says Moldenhauer. “We pray that the Lord bless his work as he proclaims Christ to the campus.”
Pastor Sikora’s first official Chapel day will be August 27. He will have a table at the Student Resource Fair on September 4 for students that would enjoy meeting him, getting to know the Lord Jesus better—hearing His Word and receiving His Gifts.
Fun facts
Childhood: Grew up in the Detroit area
Family: Married to Becky (a CUAA alumna); they have five kids
Family pet: Luther, a very chill 2-year-old German Shepherd
Favorite color: Blue
Sports fan: Detroit
Car aficionado: Ford Mustang
A bit of background: Rev. Dr. Tony Sikora, a 1994 CUAA pre-seminary graduate, earned his M.Div. from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and a D.Min. in Missions and Culture from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. A former CUAA adjunct professor, he also has a daughter who completed a master’s in athletic training at Ann Arbor, reflecting his family’s strong ties to the university.
2025-26 theme: Free to Serve
‘For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ Galatians 5:13-14
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