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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.

It’s almost starting to feel like spring. But give it a few days and we’ll get some snow. No matter the weather, cyber criminals don’t stop. So our twice-annual cyber security training is starting up again for employees. Expect to see a notification email from Huntress (notifications@alerts.mycurricula.com) or visit directly to login. This season you’ll learn about why cyber criminals do what they do.

In this devotion, Kjersten Karlsgodt Darling ’25 Ph.D. prays that God make us a people who draw near to those who are hurting. Read today’s God Pause.

Zvago St. Anthony Park, our neighbors at Luther Seminary, will begin a construction project starting Monday morning. As part of this work, the last two parking spaces on the north end of the shared parking lot (on the Zvago side) will be reserved for construction vehicles. Traffic cones will be placed to mark these spots—however, cones may move or blow away. Please do not park in those two spaces for the next two months or until the project is completed, even if the cones are not present. Your cooperation ensures construction crews can safely and reliably access their designated area. Thank you for helping support our neighbors during their project.
—Facilities and Operations Team

The Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies (ICJS) is currently accepting nominations for its Emerging Religious Leaders Intensive (ERLI), taking place from June 1–June 5, 2026, at the Pearlstone Center in Reisterstown, MD. This program provides a unique, week-long residential immersion designed to fill a critical gap in traditional seminary education. It brings together Christian, Jewish, and Muslim students to engage in rigorous interreligious learning and dialogue.

Serve Boldly is seeking seminarians, teachers, youth ministry professionals, and college and grad students interested in a short-term, 3-week summer commitment in July. Serve Boldly is a Lutheran ministry that provides youth in grades 6-12 the opportunity to accompany and serve their neighbors in urban communities while deepening their understanding of God’s presence in their lives. Leaders and Guides provide a quality service experience for church youth groups. In 2026, Serve Boldly is seeking staff for Milwaukee, Madison, Nashville, and Seattle. Visit their website to start an application. Contact staff@serveboldly.net with any questions.