Posted on March 19, 2025
In this devotion, Mark Granquist, Svendsbye Professor of the History of Christianity, reminds us that, in Christ, God knows what it means to be a person in times of deepest sorrow. Read today’s God Pause.
Posted on March 19, 2025
We gather at 11:00 a.m. CT in the Chapel of the Incarnation and online* for worship. Join us for a service of Holy Communion led by students from the International Student Association sharing liturgy and music from their home contexts. Our preacher will be Khaing Moh Moh, Th.M. student, and our presider will be Vincent Momoh, M.A. student, with music provided by a number of international students.
*Bulletins for those joining online will be linked in the description of the service on youtube. Share your prayer requests.
Posted on March 19, 2025
Check out this week’s blog post from Dean of the Chapel Steve Thomason—Words of Warning | Lent 3.
Posted on March 19, 2025
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Posted on March 18, 2025
In this devotion, Mark Granquist, Svendsbye Professor of the History of Christianity, asks if we can even recognize our weariness and need for God. Read today’s God Pause.
Posted on March 18, 2025
We gather at 11:00 a.m. CT in the OCC Meditation Chapel and online (link in email) for contemplative practice of your choice—mindful sketching, centering prayer, or however you choose to engage silence—facilitated by the Dean of the Chapel Steve Thomason. We will read the Psalm of the day and then practice in silence for 15 minutes. Afterward, you are welcome to sit in fellowship or go about your day. Share your prayer requests.