Join us Tuesday, December 2 from 4-6 p.m. (doors open at 3:30) in OCC 10 to watch the new documentary “Sugarcane” and learn more about a part of our country’s history and Canada’s as well. This is a beautifully told story and brings you into the experience that continues to shape many of our Indigenous neighbors. The film’s name comes from a Native reservation in British Columbia. Indian residential schools were also used in the United States. Join us to learn more. Snacks provided.
Announcements
Dean of the Chapel Blog
Check out this week’s blog post from Dean of the Chapel Steve Thomason—Fall Graduate Recognition and Advent 2.
Start the Day with Pancakes [In-Person]
Come for breakfast with pancakes on December 3 from 8:30–9:30 a.m. in the OCC café.
Luther Seminary Community Secret Santa [In-Person]
Join us for a festive and fun Secret Santa gift exchange open to all students, faculty, and staff of the Luther Seminary community.
Secret Santa Gift Exchange
Thursday, December 11, 12:00 p.m. CT
OCC Dining Room
This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the Christmas season together and spread holiday cheer. Participants will be randomly assigned a person for whom to purchase a gift, keeping the recipient a secret until the big reveal at our gathering on December 11. The gift limit is set at $15, making it a thoughtful yet affordable way to share joy. To join in the fun, fill out this form by Wednesday, December 3—you will be notified who your person is on December 3 or 4, so you have time to get your gift. Let’s come together to make this holiday season special by sharing gifts and celebrating community spirit. Questions? Email communitylife@luthersem.edu.
God Pause for December 1: Isaiah 11
In this devotion, Elizabeth Schoenknecht ’04 M.Div., writes that Isaiah here promises relief from the burdens of life—injustice, war, division, abandonment, isolation. Read today’s God Pause.
Chapel Schedule for the Week: December 1-5
You are invited to join in community faith formation every weekday 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, December 1, 11:00 a.m. CT
Text Study with the chapel staff on Zoom (link in email).
Tuesday, December 2, 11:00 a.m. CT
Contemplative Practice in the Meditation Chapel and on Zoom.
Wednesday, December 3, 11:00 a.m. CT
Service of Holy Communion — Chapel of the Incarnation and livestreamed.
Fall Graduate Recognition and Advent 1
Preacher: Jennifer Wojciechowski, Assistant Professor of Church History
Thursday, December 4, 11:00 a.m. CT
Lunch Church in the OCC Dining Room
Speaker: Jen Gruendler, Associate Director for Enrollment Services