Announcements

Want to share something in an upcoming edition of Inside Luther News, the seminary’s internal e-newsletter? Send your announcement to communic@luthersem.edu. Submit items for the June edition by Wednesday, May 13. Inside Luther News content is meant to be somewhat broader in scope—seasonal announcements, monthly reminders, stories about recent events or news of upcoming projects—than the daily Community Announcements posts and emails.

In this devotion, Liz Rossing ‘14 M.Div.., notes how the psalmist addressed God’s presence in the destructive elements of nature as in the life-giving elements of nature. Read today’s God Pause.

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.

Check out this week’s blog post from Dean of the Chapel Steve Thomason—Where Did Jesus Go?

All are invited to a Pentecost Celebration on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 12 p.m. at Saint Peter’s AME Church (401 East 41st Street, Minneapolis), where alum and board member Tracey Gibson is pastor. This sacred gathering promises to be a powerful time of worship, renewal, and Holy Spirit empowerment as we celebrate the outpouring of God’s Spirit upon the church. Pentecost reminds us that the church was born not in comfort but in power—birthed in unity, prayer, and divine fire. In a season where the church is called to be both prophetic and pastoral, this celebration will strengthen our collective witness and rekindle our commitment to kingdom. Bishop Frederick Wright Sr. will preach at this significant occasion. The Saint Paul-Minneapolis District (AME) would be deeply honored by your presence and participation.

In this devotion, Liz Rossing ‘14 M.Div.., asks why we might miss the big picture of God’s mission because of our own preconceptions. Read today’s God Pause.