We gather at 11 a.m. CT in the OCC Meditation Chapel and on Zoom (link in email) for contemplative practice of your choice—mindful sketching, centering prayer, or however you choose to engage silence. Facilitated by Dean of the Chapel Steve Thomason, we read the text and then practice in silence for 15 minutes. Afterward, you are welcome to sit in fellowship or go about your day. Share your prayer requests.
Announcements
Tuesday Simple Supper [In-Person]
The Luther community is continuing to gather on Tuesday evenings with fellowship starting at 6:15 p.m. in the OCC Dining Hall. These free Simple Suppers are in collaboration with the ELCA, Luther Seminary Community Fellows, and Luther Seminary Student Council. Questions? Reach out to Sophie Warnberg at swarnberg002@luthersem.edu.
Wentz Paper Prize in American Lutheran History
Abdel Ross Wentz was a leading figure in American Lutheranism. His family established an endowment providing prize money for the best history paper on a topic related to Lutheranism in America. Read more about the prize on the society’s website. The 2026 Abdel Ross Wentz Prize in American Lutheran History is in the amount of $2,500 and can be awarded in four categories (1) First degree seminarian, (2) M.A./Ph.Dd graduate student, (3) Post-Graduate Pastor, Layperson, and/or Faculty member, (4) Amateur Historian. Paper should be 25-35 pages in length, double spaced using Turabian Manual or Chicago Manual of Style. Papers are to be in the field of history dealing with some aspect of Lutheranism in America. Open to all writers regardless of religious identification or denominational affiliation. Submission deadline is September 30, 2026. If you want assistance with this, contact Professor Mark Granquist.
God Pause for April 27: Acts 7
In this devotion, Melissa Pickering ’22 M.Div., says that we are called, even in conflicted times, to respond as Jesus would—with courage, grace, and love for our neighbor. Read today’s God Pause.
Chapel Schedule for the Week: April 27–May 1
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, April 27, 11 a.m. CT
Text study with the chapel staff on Zoom (link in email).
Tuesday, April 28, 11 a.m. CT
Contemplative Practice in the Meditation Chapel and on Zoom.
Wednesday, April 29, 11 a.m. CT
Contemplative service of Holy Communion in the Chapel of the Incarnation led by Pastor Steve Thomason. The service will be livestreamed.
Thursday, April 30, 11 a.m. CT
Lunch Church in the OCC Dining Room led by M.Div. student Sam Maier.
Share your prayer requests.
Want to Practice or Learn German? [In-Person]
A group will be gathering at 9:30 a.m. for no more than one hour on Monday mornings for the remainder of the spring term to support each other in our independent study of the German language. For more information reach out to ccarter001@luthersem.edu or kbaptiste001@luthersem.edu. All levels of German knowledge are welcome! Feel free to bring any learning tools/resources you find helpful.