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In this devotion, Bill Boelter ’87 M.Div., observes how, despite threats to the church in many places, the church remains alive, active, and even growing in those places. Read today’s God Pause.

We gather at 11 a.m. CT in the Chapel of the Incarnation for a service of Holy Communion. Dwight Zscheile, professor of congregational mission and leadership will be preaching and Ph.D. student Danielle Dokman will preside. We will explore Jesus’ community in the Spirit in the context of community today. The service will be livestreamed. Share your prayer requests.

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.

For Earth Day 2026, we’re asking, “What’s up with the wild weather and other climate trends we see around the globe?” and wondering how to talk about it in ministry settings. See this Luther Seminary Library guide to resources on Global Warming, Climate Change, and Christian Faith.

Join Kirsten Schlewitz ’25 M.A., on Earth Day—Wednesday, April 22 at 7 p.m. CT—for a Zoom presentation on “Ecological Peacebuilding.” Kirsten will explore the vital importance of ecological peacebuilding during global crises and examine what scripture teaches us about creation care. She will offer a distinctively Lutheran perspective alongside practical ways for Christians to help restore the planet. A graduate of Luther’s Justice and Reconciliation program, Kirsten is currently doing peacebuilding work in Europe. Feel free to share this with any students or colleagues interested in environmental theology, congregational outreach, or finding tangible sources of hope through hands-on action. Register here.

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 questions, please email a member of the Student Council Election Committee: Carolina Bowen (cbowen001@luthersem.edu), Danny Reinschmidt (dreinschmidt001@luthersem.edu), or Sam Maier (smaier001@luthersem.edu). Spring elections will be held from 8 a.m., Tuesday April 28 through 10 p.m., Thursday, April 30.