Archives for March 2025

Lutheran scholar of religions Martin E. Marty died February 25 at the age of 97 after a distinguished career in public theology and church history, especially at the University of Chicago. See this Luther Seminary Library brief bibliography of Marty’s work, along with a bibliography of other notable Lutheran theologians of the 20th century.

In this devotion, Sean L. Forde ‘12 D.Min., thinks about the one thing God wants us never to forget. Read today’s God Pause.

Pastor Steve Thomason, Dean of the Chapel, invites you to join in a Lenten experiment. He plans to host a Zoom gathering every Thursday evening during Lent at 7:00 p.m. CT that will last around 40 minutes (or as long as you want to linger and chat). This will be a very casual space where we can begin with a scripture from the weekly RCL texts, then spend time in conversation and prayer in small groups. Think of this like Lunch Church online. Grab whatever food or drink you would like to bring and spend some time with your Luther colleagues talking about what you need to discuss and praying together.

In this devotion, Sean L. Forde ‘12 D.Min., helps us pray that we might shift our motivations from selfish gain to selfless giving. Read today’s God Pause.

Come to chapel worship on Wednesdays to be fed in spirit and body. Starting on Wednesday, March 5, we will have coffee and baked goods from our very own Fruit and Grain bakery, baked fresh on our campus, after chapel in the Narthex. Come for worship, stay for fellowship.

In this devotion, Robert Hansen ’72 M.Div. prays for Jesus’ presence as we prepare for Lent. Read today’s God Pause.