Archives for March 2026

In this devotion, Sally Messner ’07 M.S.M. says that God chooses our reality of decay and dying, and in so doing redeems us. Read today’s God Pause.

Join the Luther Seminary community Monday, March 30 at 4:50 p.m. in OCC 10 for a viewing of Jesus Christ Superstar (1973). Please sign up for dinner before the end of today to be counted for the Mim’s Cafe order using this form.

The 2026-2027 Student Campus Housing application is now open. All interested applicants are encouraged to use the application link on the Campus Housing Options webpage to submit your request. The link also provides information on housing availability and housing policy. Housing applications for 2026-27 academic year are open now until May 30, 2026. Email the housing team at housing@luthersem.edu with any questions. We look forward to receiving your applications.

In this devotion, Sally Messner ’07 M.S.M. notes that this psalm’s stark, vivid images depict the very real plight of so many suffering people and that, in whatever form it takes, our suffering will not overwhelm us. Read today’s God Pause.

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!

Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly” (Matt. 11:28-30). If you’re anything like me, it seems to be getting harder and harder to live freely and lightly, and I need all the support I can muster to stay focused on learning the unforced rhythms of grace. Join us for the next virtual gathering of Be Still this upcoming Thursday, March 26 at 6:15 p.m. CT. We will engage in community stillness practices and discussion around the theme of ‘reconciling.’ Come as you are to as many sessions as you’re able. We will meet every other Thursday for the remainder of the semester, starting this Thursday 3/26 at 6:15pm (Central). Email me, Alison Westphal, at awestphal001@luthersem.edu, if you’re interested in joining, or if you have questions. Join us on Zoom (link in email).