The $16-million state-of-the-art facility was built with private donations from school supporters and community members. Construction began in September of 2024, and school officials are very pleased that it was completed before the end of this school year so that the Senior class will have some time to enjoy the auditorium.
“The solar center was funded by the incredible generosity of the Illiana Christian community,” said Lance Davids, Head of School. “I am always humbled at the incredible faithfulness of this community when it comes to its support of Christian education.”
The Board of Illiana has named the facility “The Sola Center” Auditorium. This is based on the five Latin phrases that summarize the core theological pillars of the Protestant Reformation: Scripture Alone, Faith Alone, Grace Alone, Christ Alone, and To the Glory of God Alone. Illiana is a Christian high school founded on the Biblical beliefs of the Reformed Church.
“The sola center will be used by the entire Illiana community,” added Davids. “It will be used for plays, musicals, chapels, concerts, worship, youth gatherings, churches, partner schools, and everyone else who calls the Illiana community home. ”
Upcoming Events:
— Fall Music Festival — 10/6 @ 7:30p — featuring the ICHS Orchestra, all Bands, and all Choirs… no tickets required.
— Northwest Indiana Symphony — Beethoven 250 — 10/9 @ 7:30p … Tickets available at the following LINK
— Be Ministries “For His Kingdom” A Women’s Retreat — 10/17, 9 AM – 3 PM… Tickets and more information at the following LINK
— The Illiana Drama Department presents “A Hiding Place” as the fall play. Performances run 11/5 – 11/7… ticket sales TBA
— FUSION Praise and Worship Night — 11/13 — 6:30 – 8:00 PM … Free tickets can be reserved at the following LINK.
— Illiana Community Choir — 11/15 @ 2PM — no tickets required
— Lakeside Academy Saturday Symphony — 11/21 @ 2 PM
— Northwest Indiana Symphony — Divine Muses — 4/30/27 @ 7:30p — tickets and more info available at the following LINK
For inquiries about renting the Sola Center or booking talent, please contact Duane Kamstra at 219-558-7066 x147 or dkamstra@illianachristian.org
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