Archives for May 20, 2026

In this devotion, Elizabeth Hermeier ’17 M.Div., considers the life-altering gifts we have received in our lives. Read today’s God Pause.

We gather today at 11 a.m. CT in the Chapel of the Incarnation and online. Join us for a Service of Holy Communion and a celebration of Pentecost led by Dean of the Chapel Steve Thomason. The Luther Seminary Student Choir will be singing. Share your prayer requests.
*For those joining via livestream: Worship will be guided by a powerpoint embedded in the youtube video. Any hymns from the Evangelical Lutheran Worship Hymnal (ELW) will be presented by hymn number only and you may want to have a copy of the ELW accessible during worship.

The leadership of the International Students’ Association, in collaboration with the Office of International Student and Scholar Affairs (ISSA), invites the Luther Seminary community to celebrate and recognize the achievements of our international students who have journeyed from afar and worked diligently alongside their peers. Join us Wednesday, May 20, 4:30-6pm in the OCC Dining Room. Food will be provided. Dress comfortably, and wear something that reflects your home culture or tradition. All are welcome—come, share in the joy, and offer words of encouragement.

You are warmly invited to join us in celebrating Th.M. graduate Joyce Ngandango. The MN Swahili Congregation will be hosting a special graduation reception for Pastor Joyce following the commencement ceremony on May 31, 5–8 p.m. Enjoy an evening of community, celebration, and congratulations with plenty of food and drinks provided. All are welcome as we honor this exciting milestone together. OCC Dining Room, 1490 Fulham Street, St. Paul, MN 55108
We hope you can join us in celebrating Pastor Joyce on this joyful occasion!

The Stewardship Leaders Program, in collaboration with Thrivent Charitable, invites you to apply for an Endowment Lab Grant. This grant program is designed to support Luther Seminary students, faculty, staff, and programs. All applications must align with Luther Seminary’s welcome, vision, and mission statements, and the project must benefit the Luther Seminary community. This year the Stewardship Leaders Program will match the Thrivent Charitable award dollars, so we hope to give away over $15,000, with a maximum single grant award of $4,000. Grant applications will be judged by the summer Money and Mission of the Church class as part of their education on endowments. Find out more and apply online. Grant applications must be received by August 2 and winners will be notified by the end of August. If you have any questions about the program or the application please email Grace Pomroy, Director of the Stewardship Leaders Program at gpomroy001@luthersem.edu.

Frogtown Farm in Saint Paul Pathways is inviting applications to Well-Being, a Youth Ambassador program rooted in healing, community care, and land-based wellness. Ambassadors will: support wellness programming on the farm, including plant walks, meditation, tea and art sessions, movement, and storytelling; build relationships with community partners, including BYHAC, Flava Cafe, and Urban Roots; represent Frogtown Farm at community events and the East Side Farmers Market; and develop real skills in organizing, leadership, and community care. Program details:
Who: Youth ages 16–24 in Saint Paul
When: Mid-June through September
Commitment: 4–5 hours/week
Compensation: Seasonal stipend of $1,000 (10 Ambassador spots available)
Apply online with the Youth Ambassador Application.