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In this devotion, Young Chung ’02 M.S.M, ’16 M.Div., shares how, when faithfulness to God feels costly, this psalm invites us to name our pain honestly, keep praying, and trust in God’s presence. Read today’s God Pause.

If you will be completing your ELCA internship anytime between now and January 2027, it is time to start thinking about your next steps in the candidacy process. Ashley Wheeler, associate director of Candidacy and Vocational Formation, will be hosting an info Session on Wednesday, June 17 at 1 p.m. CT on Zoom. Sign up for the Zoom link or to receive the recording.

In June we have one remaining Brake Bread community gathering:

• Final “Brake Bread” Community Gathering. On Wednesday, June 17 in Old Muskego Church from 10-11 a.m., start your morning with our final “Brake Bread” event, where we gather around bread, jam, and coffee while building deeper community connections and celebrating a particular campus space—this time in the Old Muskego Church.

Supported by an Endowment Lab Grant from Thrivent, these “Brake Bread” gatherings are intentional moments to build relationships, listen to one another, laugh together, and celebrate the good work and learning being done among us. Please join us in this holy space to love one another more deeply in a time of uncertainty. If you have questions, email Emily Rova-Hegener in Contextual Learning, erovahegener001@luthersem.edu.

Have questions about CPE? Not sure where to start or how to apply to a program? Join our Contextual Learning team for a brief info session to help you get started —Thursday, June 18 at 1 p.m. CT on Zoom (link in email).

Admissions will have a table at the upcoming 2026 Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering from July 16-19 in Des Moines, Iowa. If you are attending and would be interested in helping staff the WELCA table, please reach out to Jessi at jleclearvachta002@luthersem.edu. Thank you in advance!

Consider applying for Luther Seminary’s Graduate Preaching Fellowship, a unique and generous fellowship that allows you to study preaching and ministry in a variety of cultural contexts. Travel to and learn from rural, suburban, and urban communities in domestic and/or international contexts. Any student in any degree program at Luther Seminary can apply, and your fellowship can last anywhere from 1 to 12 months. Your experience as a graduate preaching fellow begins after your graduation from Luther Seminary. Applications are processed on a rolling basis, and decisions are made within 30 days. Learn more about eligibility, application process, and other details and start your application today.