Archives for May 6, 2026

In this devotion, Bradford Frye ’21 M.Div., says that, with the guiding presence of the Spirit, we are empowered to be God’s agents for good in this world. Read today’s God Pause.

We gather today at 11 a.m. CT in the Chapel of the Incarnation for a service of Holy Communion with Rolf Jacobson, dean of the faculty, preaching and Steve Thomason, dean of the chapel, presiding. We will have visitors from the class of 1976 celebrating their Golden Anniversary. The Luther Seminary Choir led by Carolina Bowen will sing, and Doran Schoeppach will be playing the organ. The service will be livestreamed. Share your prayer requests.

Join us Wednesday, May 6 at 12 p.m. for lunch with the Golden Reunion attendees! Alumni from the class of 1976 will be on campus for their 50th reunion. This lunch is a great chance for the Luther campus community to connect with alumni. Due to the Golden Reunion taking place on campus, we will have an influx of people and cars. To accommodate this group visiting for their reunion, we ask that you leave the campus lots open, and park on the street if you are able. Thank you!

Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month takes place every May in the US. This library guide features resources on AAPI ministry and theology, in recognition of our country’s 22.2 million Asians, 1.6 million Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Islander communities.

Interested in participating in Word & World as a student member of the editorial board? Word & World is the quarterly journal of Theology for Christian Ministry published by the faculty of the seminary. Its work is guided by the staff and an editorial board made up of seven members of the Luther faculty and two students. The students are full voting members of the board. Two student positions are open for the 2026–2027 academic year, starting September 1, 2026. Membership on the board is voluntary and unsalaried, but students do get the opportunity to participate in the life of a significant theological journal. Duties include regular attendance at board meetings (perhaps two or three per year) and thoughtful contribution to the board’s work, including bringing ideas for issues and authors. All students, in any program, are eligible. If you would like to be a student board member for 2026–2027, reply both to Jennifer Pietz, board chair (jpietz002@luthersem.edu) and Mark Granquist, editor (mgranquist001@luthersem.edu) with a note that spells out your interest in the position, your qualifications, and your availability to attend meetings on campus during regular business hours on weekdays (in-person attendance is greatly preferred). Include also your year, program, and anticipated graduation date. To be considered, your statement of interest must be received by Friday, May 8, 2026. Let us know if you have any questions.