Announcements

Current public discussions of the concepts of inclusion, belonging, diversity, and equity that have significant consequences for higher education. Luther Seminary has made an institutional commitment to ABIDE (Accountability, Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity) as an integral part of the seminary’s mission and vision. Given the ramifications these public conversations have for this community, we are offering this panel discussion featuring seminary faculty and staff as a space for dialogue on how we can live out the seminary’s mission and our vision for ABIDE.
Tuesday, April 8, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., OCC Dining Room
The event is offered also on Zoom (link in email)
Lunch served by 11 a.m. Panel discussion begins 11:30 a.m.
Register online today.
Panelists
• Lois Malcolm – Theological Rationale for ABIDE and Why It Stands Regardless of Who is in Power in Government.
• Cody Sanders – Resisting Stupidity, Injustice, and Complacency: Seeking Wisdom and Courage for the Facing of This Hour
• Samuel Zalanga – Equity and the Struggle for a More Just and Fair Society for All in Human History: Challenges and Constraints

The Chapel staff has a special request and opportunity for the Luther Seminary community to participate in worship. We are going to celebrate No-Palm Wednesday on April 9. Did you know the story of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem in the Gospel of Luke does not mention palm branches? It notes only that the people laid cloaks down in front of Jesus so that he could ride in on them. In the spirit of this story, we are recognizing No-Palm Wednesday and would like to lay down pieces of clothing in the chapel as we process into worship together. We thought it would be good to combine this with a clothing drive. Do you have a coat, shirt, robe, or dress you would like to donate to a local clothing bank? There will be a place to drop off any clothing you want to donate in the narthex between now and April 9.

In this devotion, Mary E. Hess, Professor of Educational Leadership and Chair of the Leadership Division, points us now toward Holy Week as we continue singing with joy in the deep conviction that God’s love endures forever. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Jennifer V. Pietz ’13 M.Div., ponders the abundance of divine love. Read today’s God Pause.

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.

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!