Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant Celebrates Grand Opening of New Performing Arts Center/Chapel

Ellicott City, MD – Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Performing Arts Center/Chapel, a milestone in the community’s growth and commitment to enhancing life for older adults. 
 
The event brought together residents, team members, community partners and local leaders for an afternoon of reflection, inspiration and celebration. Guest speakers included Dr. Calvin Ball, Howard County Executive, who spoke to the importance of spaces that foster connection, creativity and community engagement; The Rev. William J. Gohl, Jr., bishop of the Delaware-Maryland Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, who blessed the new space; and Truth Thomas, Howard County Poet Laureate, who read two powerful poems composed specifically for the celebration to reflect the spirit of LVMG residents, including one dedicated to his mother.
 
The PAC/Chapel marks the conclusion of LVMG’s Phase Two Expansion, which includes the addition of a new independent apartment building, expanded assisted living, new Health Care Center, a memory care support neighborhood, and a gastro pub—The Artful Dodger. 
  
Spanning more than 17,000 square feet, the PAC/Chapel is designed as a multifunctional gathering place for worship, performances, celebrations and everyday connection. It also includes a 34-seat tiered movie theater, an additional community gathering area and a team member breakroom featuring arcade games and a foosball table. 
 
“The completion of the Performing Arts Center and Chapel is a proud milestone for our organization and the culmination of our Phase Two Expansion. This space reflects our core value of community, and our dedication to creating spaces for older adults to continue to thrive, contribute and be inspired,” said Jeff Branch, Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland President and CEO. 
 
“This beautiful space is an investment in connection and quality of life for our residents. It will provide a welcoming place for performances, worship, and cultural programming,” said Howard County Executive Calvin Ball. “This project also comes at a critical moment. By 2030, one in five Howard County residents will be age 65 or older. This new addition helps meet a growing housing need while strengthening social connections and combating isolation.” 
 
Following the formal presentations, guests toured the PAC/Chapel and concluded the celebration with a reception featuring a variety of dishes prepared by LVMG’s culinary team. 
 
Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant, a community of Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland, is an accredited, not-for-profit life plan community in Ellicott City, MD serving over 400 residents in 284 homes and apartments, 24 assisted living suites and 16 skilled care beds.