In this devotion, Nancy Eldredge Hess ’80 M.Div., considers where we might cling to hope in times when hope and peace seem illusive. Read today’s God Pause.
Thursday Chapel: Lunch Church x Why Jesus [In-Person]
Join us this Thursday, October 8, for Lunch Church with Tim Coltvet, director of Contextual Learning, who will offer a Why Jesus talk. ‘Why Jesus’ is a speaker series at Luther that invites students, faculty, staff, and alums to practice the art of testimony. Speakers answer two questions: “Why am I a Christian?” and “What difference does Jesus make in my life?” This series aims to center Jesus in our discourse here at Luther and to build community as we share our faith stories. Everyone is invited at 11 a.m. this Thursday in the OCC as we break bread together and hear from our colleague Tim Coltvet.
Chapel Schedule for the Week: October 5–9
Welcome to week 2 of our four-week series of the Old Testament stories about people who followed God’s call to unknown places. Join us on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as we dig deeper into this week’s text—Exodus 3:1-12. For more information, check out the Dean of the Chapel blog.
Schedule for this week:
Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. CT
Contemplative Practice in the Meditation Chapel and on Zoom (link in email).
Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. CT
Service of Holy Communion in the Chapel of the Incarnation and livestreamed.
Thursday at 11:00 a.m. CT
Lunch Church with Tim Coltvet in the OCC Dining Room
Anytime. Share your prayer requests
2026-2027 Worship Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering for worship—occasionally or regularly—this year, please add you’re name to this Google sheet.
Welcome Chris Kampa, CFO
Please extend a warm welcome to Chris Kampa, who joins us this week as chief financial officer for both Luther Seminary and Augsburg University. Chris brings significant leadership experience in finance and operations, capital planning, investment banking, public sector administration, and organizational transformation. Most recently, he served as director of finance and operations for Cambridge-Isanti Schools. In this shared role, he will split time between Luther and Augsburg. Welcome, Chris!
Free Flu Vaccine Clinic – October 7
On Wednesday, October 7 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in the OCC Café, we are hosting a free flu vaccine clinic. Book your spot using this online sign-up sheet (you must be logged in to your Luther email). Capacity is limited to 50 slots.