In this devotion, Bill Boelter ’87 M.Div., says that the twenty-third psalm carries a message to be remembered throughout our lives. Read today’s God Pause.
Tuesday Chapel: Contemplative Practice [Hybrid]
We gather at 11 a.m. CT in the OCC Meditation Chapel and on Zoom (link in email) for contemplative practice of your choice—mindful sketching, centering prayer, or however you choose to engage silence. Facilitated by Dean of the Chapel Steve Thomason, we read the text and then practice in silence for 15 minutes. Afterward, you are welcome to sit in fellowship or go about your day. Share your prayer requests.
Tuesday Simple Supper [In-Person]
The Luther community is continuing to gather on Tuesday evenings with fellowship starting at 6:15 p.m. in the OCC Dining Hall. These free Simple Suppers are in collaboration with the ELCA, Luther Seminary Community Fellows, and Luther Seminary Student Council. Questions? Reach out to Sophie Warnberg at swarnberg002@luthersem.edu.
From Questions to Calling: Seminary Discernment for LGBTQ+ Prospective Students and Allies – April 23 [Online]
Join the seminaries of the ELCA Admissions Cohort for a virtual fireside chat on Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m. CT. Hear from current pastors, deacons, and faith leaders as we explore seminary discernment and resources for LGBTQ+ prospective students. Current seminarians are welcome to attend as well and hear from panelists from ELCA churchwide, Queer Confirmation, and Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries. Invite folks you know who are discerning seminary to attend. Register here.
Student Council Executive Committee Nominations
Nominations are now open for the 2026-2027 Executive Committee of Student Council. The four positions open for nominations are President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Follow this link to nominate a classmate or yourself. You need to be signed into your Luther Seminary email in order to access the form. Nominations will remain open through 11:59 p.m., Thursday April 23. If you have any questions, please direct them to the Student Council at studentcouncil@luthersem.edu. Spring elections will be held from 8 a.m., Tuesday April 28 through 10 p.m., Thursday, April 30.
Join Us for Lunch – April 22
Join us for lunch after chapel on April 22 for our Society of Stewards donor event. You’ll hear testimonies from current Ph.D. students Ruth Ibrahim and Danielle Dokman, and will hear from past Luther Seminary president David Tiede, who supports Ph.D. students through his scholarship gifts. The event is open to all students, faculty, and staff, and lunch will be provided.