Frogtown Farm in Saint Paul Pathways is inviting applications to Well-Being, a Youth Ambassador program rooted in healing, community care, and land-based wellness. Ambassadors will: support wellness programming on the farm, including plant walks, meditation, tea and art sessions, movement, and storytelling; build relationships with community partners, including BYHAC, Flava Cafe, and Urban Roots; represent Frogtown Farm at community events and the East Side Farmers Market; and develop real skills in organizing, leadership, and community care. Program details:
Who: Youth ages 16–24 in Saint Paul
When: Mid-June through September
Commitment: 4–5 hours/week
Compensation: Seasonal stipend of $1,000 (10 Ambassador spots available)
Apply online with the Youth Ambassador Application.
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Wentz Paper Prize in American Lutheran History
Abdel Ross Wentz was a leading figure in American Lutheranism. His family established an endowment providing prize money for the best history paper on a topic related to Lutheranism in America. Read more about the prize on the society’s website. The 2026 Abdel Ross Wentz Prize in American Lutheran History is in the amount of $2,500 and can be awarded in four categories (1) First degree seminarian, (2) M.A./Ph.Dd graduate student, (3) Post-Graduate Pastor, Layperson, and/or Faculty member, (4) Amateur Historian. Paper should be 25-35 pages in length, double spaced using Turabian Manual or Chicago Manual of Style. Papers are to be in the field of history dealing with some aspect of Lutheranism in America. Open to all writers regardless of religious identification or denominational affiliation. Submission deadline is September 30, 2026. If you want assistance with this, contact Professor Mark Granquist.
God Pause for May 14: John 17
In this devotion, Liz Rossing ‘14 M.Div., notes how Jesus prays aloud for his friends, right in front of them. Read today’s God Pause.
Thursday Chapel: Lunch Church [In-Person]
Join us today in the OCC Dining Room at 11 a.m. CT for Lunch Church. Lunch is provided.
Topic: Why Jesus?
Speaker: Sam Maier, M.Div. Student.
Share your prayer requests.
Graduate Recognition BBQ Party [In-Person]
The Graduate Recognition BBQ Party is today Join us Thursday, May 14, 4-6 p.m. on the OCC Patio (weather permitting) to celebrate the end of the school year and our 2026 grads with good food (gluten free and vegan available), good drinks, ice cream, and great company!
Shamani Shikwambi appointed Dean of Students and Vice President of Inclusion and Belonging
Last week, the Luther Seminary board of trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Shamani Shikwambi as (no-longer-interim) Dean of Students and Vice President of Inclusion and Belonging. Shamani began his career in education as a middle school teacher in his home country of Namibia. He is a life-long Lutheran who has come to love Minnesota’s vibrant communities, beautiful lakes, and seasonal rhythms. This profile shares more about our new Dean of Students.