Aside from providing a new congregational need for CSF, the center will house services provided by SIBA, including a food pantry for people in need and an apartment for visiting evangelists. Gustafson said that she now has a private place where she can meet with students who have confidential matters they wish to discuss without interruption. Next semester, CSF plans to host a weekly luncheon for students, staff and faculty of IUS at the Ministry Center. CSF members may also use the center for studying during class gaps. Since Gustafson started as Campus Minister two years ago, she has seen CSF's membership triple.
Admission is free.
Free birthday cake will also be served throughout the day. Corydon remained the first capital of Indiana until Indianapolis became the capitol in 1825 because of its central location. This year also marks the 20th anniversary of the opening of Governor Hendricks' Headquarters at the site. A presentation will be given by local historian, Fred Griffin, detailing the restoration of the home. The brick home was built in 1817 and William Hendricks, Indiana's second elected governor, made it his home and office from 1822 to 1824.