God Pause for October 6: Psalm 23
Posted on October 6, 2026
In this devotion, Nancy Eldredge Hess ’80 M.Div., says this well-known psalm is a quiet testimony to God’s graciousness and constant presence in our lives. Read today’s God Pause.
Community Announcements
Tuesday Chapel: Contemplative Practice [Hybrid]
Posted on October 6, 2026
We gather at 11a.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. This week will be facilitated by Teagan Shumaker, M.Div. student. We will read the text and then engage in contemplative practice in silence for 15 minutes. Afterward, you are welcome to sit in fellowship or go about your day. Text is Exodus 3:1-12. Share your prayer requests.
Dean of the Chapel Blog
Posted on October 6, 2026
Check out this week’s blog post from Dean of the Chapel Steve Thomason—Take Off Your Shoes.
Sing with the Chapel Choir This Fall
Posted on October 6, 2026
Come and sing with us! All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join the Luther Seminary Chapel Choir. We rehearse weekly 12:15–1:15 p.m. after Wednesday chapel and sing about once a month during Wednesday worship. People of all singing and music-reading abilities are welcome. Please fill out this online form to indicate your interest.
Free Flu Vaccine Clinic – October 7
Posted on October 6, 2026
On Wednesday, October 7 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in the OCC Café, we are hosting a free flu vaccine clinic. Book your spot using this online sign-up sheet (you must be logged in to your Luther email). Capacity is limited to 50 slots.
Application for Graduation – Due October 8
Posted on October 6, 2026
A reminder that all students graduating within the 2026-2027 academic year (September 2026 through August 2027) need to submit an Application for Graduation by this Thursday, October 8. The application is available on MyLutherNet for those eligible. Questions or a change of completion plans should be emailed to registrar@luthersem.edu.