Get breakfast before class with pancakes, yogurt, fruit, sausage, and coffee prepared by staff and faculty. Join us for breakfast at the OCC Café on the second Tuesday of every month, where we proudly serve the Luther Seminary community breakfast.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
We can’t wait to see you there and share a great breakfast with everyone!
Announcements
Chapel Schedule for the Week: April 7-11
You are invited to join in community faith formation every weekday at 11:00 a.m. central. 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 7, 11:00 a.m. CT
Text Study with the chapel staff via Zoom.
Tuesday, April 8, 11:00 a.m. CT
Contemplative Practice in the Meditation Chapel and on Zoom.
Wednesday, April 9, 11:00 a.m. CT
Holy Week Service of Holy Communion (Palm Sunday through Good Friday) in the Chapel of the Incarnation and livestreamed.
Thursday, April 10
—11:00 a.m. CT. Lunch Church in the OCC Dining Room
Topic: Society of Stewards
—7:00 p.m. CT. Virtual Vespers via Zoom.
Friday, April 11, 11:00 a.m. CT
Intercessory Prayer via Zoom.
Share your prayer requests.
God Pause for April 4: John 12
In this devotion, Jennifer V. Pietz ’13 M.Div., ponders the abundance of divine love. Read today’s God Pause.
God Pause for April 3: John 12
In this devotion, Jennifer V. Pietz ’13 M.Div., encourages us to invite Jesus into the parts of our lives that seem scary and to offer hospitality to those whom others reject. Read today’s God Pause.
LGBTQIA+ Stations of the Cross at Lunch Church
At the April 3 Lunch Church, the RIC Advocacy Committee will lead an abbreviated version of the “Stations of the Cross: An LGBTQIA+ Lenten Journey.” This online, printable resource from ReconcilingWorks features beautiful artwork and thoughtful devotions to “help us live into knowing how God has gone before us.” Hope to see you there!
New Faith+Lead Academy Course: Emotional Intelligence for Ministry
Ministry is more than a calling—it’s a journey of guiding, nurturing, and uplifting others through life’s highs and lows. Rooted in theology and psychology, Emotional Intelligence for Ministry helps you lead with wisdom, resilience, and compassion—no matter what challenges come your way:
- Navigate conflict with confidence
- Set boundaries without guilt
- Manage stress and avoid burnout
- Strengthen relationships and lead with grace
If you already have a Faith+Lead membership, this course is now available inside your membership at no additional cost. Learn more and register online.