Archives for March 5, 2026

In this devotion, Kjersten Karlsgodt Darling ’25 Ph.D. prays that we might recognize Jesus in our midst, even in our most precarious situations and most vulnerable moments. Read today’s God Pause.

Join us today in the OCC Dining Room at 11 a.m. CT. with Why Jesus? by M.A. student Joe Squire. Come hear about the difference Jesus makes in Joe’s life and participate in our all-community Lenten art project. Share your prayer requests.

Join us tonight from 4:30–6:30 p.m. in the OCC Dining Room for a special evening of Brake Bread: Community and Connection. We are delighted to host Luther alum and board member Tracey Gibson in conversation with Emily Rova-Hegener, along with all of you. This will be a lively, thoughtful, and welcoming space where everyone present is part of the conversation. We’ll be enjoying a delicious Catalonian-inspired meal: Arroz con pollo, stuffed zucchini (v + gf), gazpacho salad (v + gf), tomato bread. The dinner is provided by Community Life. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks are available. Desserts and the “Brake Bread” portion are generously supported by a Thrivent Grant. These Brake Bread gatherings are intentional moments to slow down, listen deeply, laugh freely, and celebrate the meaningful work and learning happening among us. In a time of uncertainty, this is a holy space to strengthen relationships and love one another more deeply. Pull up a chair. Bring your curiosity. Come hungry for good food and good conversation.

Tonight at 7 p.m. CT, there will be a service of evening prayer with Taizé chant. This service will be held in the OCC Chapel—if you walk in and there are no lights on, it’s because we have candles! These services will continue Thursdays throughout Lent. All are welcome!

It’s almost starting to feel like spring. But give it a few days and we’ll get some snow. No matter the weather, cyber criminals don’t stop. So our twice-annual cyber security training is starting up again for employees. Expect to see a notification email from Huntress (notifications@alerts.mycurricula.com) or visit directly to login. This season you’ll learn about why cyber criminals do what they do.

For an easy way to stay informed about upcoming events, check out the Luther Seminary Community calendar. The calendar shares information about any seminary event open to the entire Luther community, to all students, or to all faculty and/or staff. Examples include chapel, community meals, social events, and important dates like upcoming Residential Focus Sessions. You can add the calendar to your regular Google calendar view and submit events via the community announcements submission process. (Note this calendar is for informational purposes only and does not reserve a room for you—use Coursedog to reserve a space on campus. Contact communic@luthersem.edu with questions.