Announcements

Pastor Steve Thomason, Dean of the Chapel, invites you to join in a Lenten experiment. He plans to host a Zoom gathering every Thursday evening during Lent at 7:00 p.m. CT that will last around 40 minutes (or as long as you want to linger and chat). This will be a very casual space where we can begin with a scripture from the weekly RCL texts, then spend time in conversation and prayer in small groups. Think of this like Lunch Church online. Grab whatever food or drink you would like to bring and spend some time with your Luther colleagues talking about what you need to discuss and praying together.

In this devotion, Sean L. Forde ‘12 D.Min., helps us pray that we might shift our motivations from selfish gain to selfless giving. Read today’s God Pause.

Come to chapel worship on Wednesdays to be fed in spirit and body. Starting on Wednesday, March 5, we will have coffee and baked goods from our very own Fruit and Grain bakery, baked fresh on our campus, after chapel in the Narthex. Come for worship, stay for fellowship.

In this devotion, Robert Hansen ’72 M.Div. prays for Jesus’ presence as we prepare for Lent. Read today’s God Pause.

You are invited to attend a Lunch and Learn session that builds on the seminary’s welcome statement. This ABIDE-sponsored event features a panel discussion with a local clergy who are queer and trans focusing on questions like what LGBTQIA+ clergy have learned about ministry that the whole church would benefit from and what gifts LGBTQIA+ clergy have experienced in ministry that should be lifted up and celebrated together. This public panel discussion is open to all.
When. March 11, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where. OCC Main Dining Room and on Zoom (link in email)

This year’s Ecofaith Summit—Earth’s Cries, Earth’s Call—will feature compelling speakers, enlivening worship, informative exhibits, opportunities for networking, and an array of engagement sessions for giving birth to strong, creative action in our congregations, camps, campuses, and communities. Morning refreshments, fresh local lunch and celebratory final reception are included in the day. Lunch is provided for all participants. Hear from keynote speakers Cynthia Moe-Lobeda and Kelly Sherman-Conroy. Tickets are free for those under the age of 30. For those over 30, funds are available from Luther Seminary—contact Jon Anderson (janderson008@luthersem.edu) for more information. You can also sign up to attend online for free. More information is also on the seminary Community Life Facebook page. The group will leave early on Saturday morning and return on Saturday evening. We currently have room for two more people.