In this devotion, Sally Messner ’07 M.S.M. observes how, as we approach Holy Week, we enter the drama knowing that the tomb will be empty in the end. Read today’s God Pause.
Archives for March 23, 2026
Chapel Schedule for the Week: March 23-27
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 23, 11 a.m. CT
Text study with the chapel staff on Zoom (link in email).
Tuesday, March 24, 11 a.m. CT
Contemplative Practice in the Meditation Chapel and on Zoom.
Wednesday, March 25, 11 a.m. CT
Service of Holy Communion in the Chapel of the Incarnation. Jennifer Wojciechowski will be preaching. Come explore our Lenten theme—Encounter with Christ—when Jesus encounters, and resurrects, his friend Lazarus. The service will be livestreamed.
Thursday, March 26, 11 a.m. CT
Lunch Church in the OCC Dining Room. We will continue creating our Lenten community art project. Come eat lunch and add to our sanctuary banner in a creative way.
Share your prayer requests.
From Questions to Calling: Seminary Discernment for LGBTQ+ Prospective Students and Allies
Join the seminaries of the ELCA Admissions Cohort for a virtual fireside chat on Thursday, April 23 at 7 pm CT. Hear from current pastors, deacons, and faith leaders as we explore seminary discernment and resources for LGBTQ+ prospective students. Current seminarians are welcome to attend as well and hear from panelists from ELCA churchwide, Queer Confirmation, and Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries. Invite folks you know who are discerning seminary to attend. Register here.
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Info Session [Online Only]
Do you have questions about CPE? Not sure where to start or how to apply to a program? Join our Contextual Learning team for a brief info session to help you get started—Tuesday, March 24 at 11:30 a.m. on Zoom (link in email).