Announcements

Learn about the many locations and buildings of Luther Seminary and its predecessors in a photo slideshow playing in the OCC lobby and available online. The history of our institution and its buildings is rich and varied. You’ll see that reflected in images of old mansions, a hotel that housed classes for a year, and even a tiny house for a cat that used to be on the lower campus. If you have questions or want to learn more, reach out to Caleb Rollins in the archives at crollins002@luthersem.edu.

Help out at the Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly. Candidates, interns, and recent graduates are invited to join us at Synod Assembly by serving as a Floor Team member (a non-voting volunteer). This team assists with training on the Assembly app, bringing information or treats to attendees, and anything else that might come up. If you choose to be a member of the Floor Team, there is no fee to attend Synod Assembly. Volunteering includes lunch and snacks. Floor Team Volunteers will be needed on Friday and Saturday. If you are able to attend only some of the time, you can still sign up and indicate your availability. Sign up now or reach out to Jeni Huff with questions.

House of Hope Presbyterian Church invites you to our 2026 Didier Seminar featuring John L. Bell, an ordained minister of the Church of Scotland and a member of the Iona Community. Rev. Bell is a preacher, hymn writer, composer, lecturer, and broadcaster. The annual Didier Seminar is dedicated to spiritual growth through the best comprehensive thinking in religion, the arts, letters, and science. We seek to present inspiring and acknowledged leaders in their various fields. This year’s seminar will take place on Saturday, April 18 at House of Hope, and Rev. Bell will preach on Sunday, April 19. Learn more about the seminar here.

In this devotion, Michael DeKraai ’90 M.Div., says that, while today’s busyness and our own biases can cloud our vision, we are called to see the worth of everyone God loves. Read today’s God Pause.

Join us today in the OCC Dining Room at 11 a.m. CT for Lunch Church.
We will be dwelling in the Gospel text during a Lunch Church hosted by Dean of the Chapel Steve Thomason. Lunch is provided. Share your prayer requests.

Interested in participating in Word & World as a student member of the editorial board? Word & World is the quarterly journal of Theology for Christian Ministry published by the faculty of the seminary. Its work is guided by the staff and an editorial board made up of seven members of the Luther faculty and two students. The students are full voting members of the board. Two student positions are open for the 2026–2027 academic year, starting September 1, 2026. Membership on the board is voluntary and unsalaried, but students do get the opportunity to participate in the life of a significant theological journal. Duties include regular attendance at board meetings (perhaps two or three per year) and thoughtful contribution to the board’s work, including bringing ideas for issues and authors. All students, in any program, are eligible. If you would like to be a student board member for 2026–2027, reply both to Jennifer Pietz, board chair (jpietz002@luthersem.edu) and Mark Granquist, editor (mgranquist001@luthersem.edu) with a note that spells out your interest in the position, your qualifications, and your availability to attend meetings on campus during regular business hours on weekdays (in-person attendance is greatly preferred). Include also your year, program, and anticipated graduation date. To be considered, your statement of interest must be received by Friday, May 8, 2026. Let us know if you have any questions.