In this devotion, Kjersten Karlsgodt Darling ’25 Ph.D. says that even as thoughts of abandonment haunt our own feelings, we know that God is present in our times of wilderness. Read today’s God Pause.
Archives for March 2, 2026
Jumpstart Your Financial Wellness This Spring
Have some financial questions you’d like to get answered? Maybe you’re curious about future salary/benefits, looking to pay off debt or start a budget, or making plans for the future? Grace Pomroy, director of the Stewardship Leaders Program, is here to walk beside you. She will listen to your goals without shame or judgement, answer any questions, and help you discern next steps. Schedule an in-person meeting with Grace on-campus during spring RFS on Tuesday, March 3, 9:30-10:30 a.m. CT. Or schedule a Zoom meeting with Grace during spring RFS on Tuesday, March 3, 2-4 p.m. CT or on Mondays and Wednesdays throughout the spring term. Questions? Contact Grace Pomroy at gpomroy001@luthersem.edu.
Chapel Schedule for the Week: March 2-6
You are invited to join in community faith formation every weekday (Monday-Thursday) at 11:00 a.m. CT. We gather in a variety of ways and places. See the schedule below to see how you can join us in-person and online.
Monday, March 2, 11 a.m. CT
Service of Holy Communion in the Chapel of the Incarnation. Kathryn Schifferdecker, professor of Old Testament, will be preaching. We will be considering Abram’s encounter with God. The service will be livestreamed.
Tuesday, March 3, 11 a.m. CT
Contemplative Practice in the Meditation Chapel and on Zoom.
Wednesday, March 4, 11 a.m. CT
Service of Holy Communion in the Chapel of the Incarnation and livestreamed. Karoline Lewis, professor of Biblical Preaching, will be preaching. Explore our Lenten theme—Encounter with Christ—when Jesus encounters Nicodemus.
Thursday, March 5, 11 a.m. CT
Lunch Church in the OCC Dining Room with Why Jesus? by M.A. dtudent Joe Squire. Come hear about the difference Jesus makes in Joe’s life and participate in our all-community Lenten art project.
Friday, March 6, 11 a.m. CT
Join us in the OCC chapel for a simple sending service of song and prayer to close off RFS 2.
Share your prayer requests.
Mobile Phone Privacy Tips
While we use our mobile phones daily, we might not think about privacy and our mobile device. This one-page tip sheet offers some things you can do to improve privacy on your mobile phone. These tips are good for anyone who has a mobile phone.
March 2026 Employee Anniversaries
Congratulations to our colleagues celebrating work anniversaries in March!
- Jen Gruendler, 3 years – Admissions
- Chris Jacobsen, 12 years – Technology and Operations
- Jody Nyenhuis, 9 years – Academic Affairs
- Grace Pomroy, 6 years – Faith+Lead
- Shawn Zimmer, 1 year – Operations