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The Luther Seminary Library offers a short bibliography on the current issues of immigration. Is there a theology of immigration?This month’s resource relates to the issues of the US southern border and theology and ministry, and it includes a map of the “Refugee Highway.” Check out these many new books (2024-2026) on the subject.

Learn about the many locations and buildings of Luther Seminary and its predecessors in a photo slideshow playing in the OCC lobby and available online. The history of our institution and its buildings is rich and varied. You’ll see that reflected in images of old mansions, a hotel that housed classes for a year, and even a tiny house for a cat that used to be on the lower campus. If you have questions or want to learn more, reach out to Caleb Rollins in the archives at crollins002@luthersem.edu.

Help out at the Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly. Candidates, interns, and recent graduates are invited to join us at Synod Assembly by serving as a Floor Team member (a non-voting volunteer). This team assists with training on the Assembly app, bringing information or treats to attendees, and anything else that might come up. If you choose to be a member of the Floor Team, there is no fee to attend Synod Assembly. Volunteering includes lunch and snacks. Floor Team Volunteers will be needed on Friday and Saturday. If you are able to attend only some of the time, you can still sign up and indicate your availability. Sign up now or reach out to Jeni Huff with questions.

House of Hope Presbyterian Church invites you to our 2026 Didier Seminar featuring John L. Bell, an ordained minister of the Church of Scotland and a member of the Iona Community. Rev. Bell is a preacher, hymn writer, composer, lecturer, and broadcaster. The annual Didier Seminar is dedicated to spiritual growth through the best comprehensive thinking in religion, the arts, letters, and science. We seek to present inspiring and acknowledged leaders in their various fields. This year’s seminar will take place on Saturday, April 18 at House of Hope, and Rev. Bell will preach on Sunday, April 19. Learn more about the seminar here.

In this devotion, Michael DeKraai ’90 M.Div., says that, while today’s busyness and our own biases can cloud our vision, we are called to see the worth of everyone God loves. Read today’s God Pause.

Join us today in the OCC Dining Room at 11 a.m. CT for Lunch Church.
We will be dwelling in the Gospel text during a Lunch Church hosted by Dean of the Chapel Steve Thomason. Lunch is provided. Share your prayer requests.