Archives for 2025

In this devotion, Mary Ann Bowman ’04 M.Div., reminds us that kingdoms rise and fall but the Word of God stands forever. Read today’s God Pause.

We gather at 11:00 a.m. CT in the OCC Dining Room for Lunch Church.
Topic: Reflection on the Great Cloud of Witnesses
Speaker: Caleb Rollins, Head of Archives and Arts
Caleb will guide us in a time of fellowship, reflecting on our favorite characters from scripture, gratitude for archivists and their witness, and writing thank-you notes to individuals or groups from the past that inspire us in our spiritual journeys. Lunch is provided. Share your prayer requests.

Chef Sam and Emily are having their annual Thanksgiving pie and sides preorder pickup here at Luther (outside in the lot) on Wednesday 11/26. This is your chance to share the culinary artistry of Sam and Emily with your families on Thanksgiving. Place an order through the Fruit and Grain bakery website.

Explore the world and deepen your studies with these unique summer travel courses: Space is limited, so inquire today.

• Mission in a Post-Christian Society: Learning from the UK. Join Dwight Zschile in London from June 6-13, 2026. This course (CL4550) examines how the church is recontextualizing Christian witness through new forms of church and mission. Contact Jody Nyenhuis, jnyenhuis001@luthersem.edu, to be added to the interest list and receive more information.
• Knowing Our Neighbors in Mexico and Guatemala. Travel with Guillermo Hansen to Mexico and Guatemala from June 17-June 30, 2026. This course (CD1640) focuses on the history and mission of companion Lutheran churches, exploring work with indigenous peoples, migration, and human rights. The trip includes visits to historical and archaeological sites. Contact Ben McDonald Coltvet, bmcdonaldcoltve001@luthersem.edu, to be added to the interest list and receive more information.
• Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Youth Worker. Led by Andy Root, this course (CY4566) takes place in Berlin, Germany, from June 20-25, 2026. Participants will examine Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s biography and writings, focusing on his significant ministry with children and youth and reexamining contemporary confirmation practices through his work. Contact Ryan Popineau, rpopineau001@luthersem.edu, to be added to the interest list and receive more information.

In this devotion, Mary Ann Bowman ’04 M.Div., encourages us not to be weary in doing what is right. Read today’s God Pause.

We gather at 11:00 a.m. CT in the Chapel of the Incarnation and online* for worship. Join us for a student-led Service of Holy Communion with preacher Sarah Yotter (M.Div. student), presider Daniel Sinaga (M.A. student), assisting minister Joyce Ngandango (Th.M. student), and musicians Carolina Bowen, Sophie Warnberg, and Josh Elias (M.Div. students). *For those joining via livestream: Worship will be guided by a powerpoint embedded in the youtube video. Any hymns from the Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW) hymnal will be presented by hymn number only—you may want to have a copy of ELW accessible. Share your prayer requests.