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In this devotion, Kjersten Karlsgodt Darling ’25 Ph.D. prays that we might recognize Jesus in our midst, even in our most precarious situations and most vulnerable moments. Read today’s God Pause.

Here’s the schedule of RFS activities for today and tomorrow. For complete details, see the Spring 2026 RFS schedule. Also note: campus security | campus pastor availability | weather-related announcements | Spring 2026 Moodle site

Thursday, March 5
8–10:50 a.m. —RFS 2 Classes
11 a.m.–12 p.m. —Lunch Church
12–12:30 p.m. —Bonus Time – Academic Advisors available for student course planning
12:30–4:20 p.m. —RFS 2 Classes
4:30–6:30 p.m. —Brake Bread Gathering, OCC Dining Room

Friday, March 6
8:00–10:50 a.m. —RFS 2 Classes
11:00–11:40 a.m. —Chapel – Sending Service
11:40 a.m.–12:30 p.m. —Lunch
12:30–4:20 p.m. —RFS 2 Classes

Join us today in the OCC Dining Room at 11 a.m. CT. with Why Jesus? by M.A. student Joe Squire. Come hear about the difference Jesus makes in Joe’s life and participate in our all-community Lenten art project. Share your prayer requests.

Join us tonight from 4:30–6:30 p.m. in the OCC Dining Room for a special evening of Brake Bread: Community and Connection. We are delighted to host Luther alum and board member Tracey Gibson in conversation with Emily Rova-Hegener, along with all of you. This will be a lively, thoughtful, and welcoming space where everyone present is part of the conversation. We’ll be enjoying a delicious Catalonian-inspired meal: Arroz con pollo, stuffed zucchini (v + gf), gazpacho salad (v + gf), tomato bread. The dinner is provided by Community Life. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks are available. Desserts and the “Brake Bread” portion are generously supported by a Thrivent Grant. These Brake Bread gatherings are intentional moments to slow down, listen deeply, laugh freely, and celebrate the meaningful work and learning happening among us. In a time of uncertainty, this is a holy space to strengthen relationships and love one another more deeply. Pull up a chair. Bring your curiosity. Come hungry for good food and good conversation.

Tonight at 7 p.m. CT, there will be a service of evening prayer with Taizé chant. This service will be held in the OCC Chapel—if you walk in and there are no lights on, it’s because we have candles! These services will continue Thursdays throughout Lent. All are welcome!

Do you like art? Books? Then you’re going to love the wide selection of art books available to the community during Spring RFS. Many beautiful art-related books are available in the library’s periodical and reading rooms during regular library hours, with special extended hours Monday, March 2 from 9 a.m. to noon. Drop by and consider giving some art books a new forever home!