Join the Community Fellows and Cody Sanders on March 21, 6–8 p.m. to discuss theology, current topics, and theological anxiety in turbulent times. This Pubs & Profs will be offered only on Zoom. Sign up using this online form to receive the invitation and Zoom link.
Announcements
Institute of Liturgical Studies at Valpo – April 13-15
Consider attending the Institute of Liturgical Studies at Valparaiso University from April 13-15 in Valparaiso, Indiana. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Carolina Bowen will be representing Luther Seminary Admissions. Registration is free for full-time students. Gather will folks from around the country and world to study and explore liturgy, sacred music, and worship. This year’s theme is The Feast of Creation—liturgy as creation groans. Learn more and register here.
God Pause for March 16: Ezekiel 37
In this devotion, Ashley Wheeler, Associate Director for Candidacy and Vocational Formation, talks about storms that stop us short on our journeys. Read today’s God Pause.
Luther Seminary Campus Closed Monday 3/16/2026
Due to winter storm conditions, the Luther Seminary campus will be closed on Monday, March 16. Remote operations and learning will be in effect for students and non-essential employees.
Students: Prizes for Bible Papers
The Bible Division invites graduating M.Div. and M.A. students to submit papers for the Milton Prize in Old Testament and/or the Bruce Prize in New Testament. Prizes will be awarded at commencement to the students submitting the best papers in the areas of Old Testament and New Testament studies. The prizes include monetary awards. Papers written by graduating M.Div. or M.A. students during their seminary careers are eligible (both December 2025 and May 2026 graduates). These may be course papers, independent study projects, or papers written for this occasion. Papers should not exceed 6,000 words in length. Papers are due by email to Kathryn Schifferdecker, chair of the Bible Division, by Wednesday, April 15 (kschiffer@luthersem.edu). Learn more on these webpages about the criteria the Bible division uses to judge the papers: Milton Prize in Old Testament and Bruce Prize in New Testament. Winners of the Milton and Bruce prizes will be recognized at the commencement ceremony. (And did we mention there are monetary awards?) Talk with your Bible professors or Kathryn Schifferdecker for more information.
Chapel Schedule for the Week: March 16-20
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 16, 11 a.m. CT
Text study with the chapel staff on Zoom (link in email).
Tuesday, March 17, 11 a.m. CT
Contemplative Practice in the Meditation Chapel and on Zoom.
Wednesday, March 18, 11 a.m. CT
Service of Holy Communion in the Chapel of the Incarnation. Cody Sanders will be preaching. Come explore our Lenten theme—Encounter with Christ—when Jesus encounters the man blind from birth. The service will be livestreamed.
Thursday, March 19, 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.
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