Archives for November 3, 2023

In this devotion, G. Lee Kluth ’76 M.Div. reflects on the power of pause and focus. Read today’s God Pause.

A Prayer Labyrinth will be set up in the Narthex of OCC, you are invited to come and walk the labyrinth at any time on Friday. Share your prayer requests.

What does a chaplain do? What are the different vocational pathways for chaplains? What is ACPE and Board certification? Bring your questions and join us for a Lunch and Learn focused on chaplaincy! 

We will have Rev. Shawn Mai ’92, ACPE Certified Educator and CPE Manager at Park Nicollet Health Services and Methodist Hospital joining us! Shawn was most recently the Board Chair for ACPE and has been a chaplain and educator in the Twin Cities for many years. We are delighted to have him join us! 

Date: November 7, 2023. Join us for chapel at 11 a.m. with a Lunch and Learn at 11:30 a.m. in the Olson Campus Center. There will be a Zoom option as well. Please RSVP for November 7 here.

Faith+Lead is hosting a live online course to equip those who lead church councils or other boards on November 8, 2023. Led by highly respected coach and facilitator Dr. Nathan Swenson-Reinhold, this workshop equips you with the tools, strategies, and insights you need to navigate the complexities of leading church boards and teams while fostering missional alignment, tackling challenges, and making decisions with confidence and cooperation. Find out more or register for November 8 now.

Are you interested in going to Berlin, Germany, from June 21–28, 2024, for an immersive experience studying the life and ministry of Dietrich Bonhoeffer as Youth Minister with Dr. Andy Root? 

Let us know about your interest in the Berlin trip here. (This does not guarantee you a spot, but it does help us know how many students are interested.) 

We have room for 20 students and CYF students will be given priority. All costs will be covered by a scholarship, except your air transportation and a few meals. 

If you want more information about the trip, contact Dr. Root (aroot@luthersem.edu) or Arlene Flancher (aflancher001@luthersem.edu).

Receive a free downloadable ebook related to the just-released new season of Pivot Podcast! This resource is formatted like a workbook to guide groups or individuals in reflecting on the key pivots that churches today need to make to both respond to cultural shifts and return to the core practices of Christianity. Find the podcast and ebook all in one place, starting at the first episode of the season.