It can be challenging to engage with aging parents. Join us on December 2 at 9:30 a.m. in the OCC Meditation Chapel for a circle discussion as we share with each other the gifts and challenges of doing so. Led by Mary Hess, this will be a time simply to listen to each other’s experiences. We will use a talking piece, and only one person will speak at a time.
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Chapel Schedule for the Week: November 17-21
You are invited to join in community faith formation every weekday at 11:00 a.m. CT. We gather in a variety of ways and places. See the schedule below to see how you can join us in-person and online.
Monday, November 17, 11:00 a.m. CT
Text Study with the chapel staff on Zoom (link in email).
Tuesday, November 18, 11:00 a.m. CT
Contemplative Practice in the Meditation Chapel and on Zoom.
Wednesday, November 19, 11:00 a.m. CT
Service of Holy Communion — Chapel of the Incarnation and livestreamed.
Festival: Christ the King
Preacher: Alan Padgett, Professor of Systematic Theology
Thursday, November 20, 11:00 a.m. CT
Lunch Church in the OCC Dining Room
Topic: Why Jesus?
Speaker: Ken Reynhout, Acting Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Director of Institutional Research and Assessment
God Pause for November 14: Luke 21
In this devotion, Mary Ann Bowman ’04 M.Div., ponders the question of truth and reminds us that Jesus’ plans for us are greater than we can imagine. Read today’s God Pause.
2026 Rutlen Lecture on Faith and Creation with William P. Brown [Hybrid]
Join us January 13, 2026, for “Be-Wilded by Wonder: Just Creation in the Book of Job”—the 2026 Rutlen Lecture on Faith and Creation with world-renowned biblical scholar William P. Brown. Register for the in-person event (meal provided) on the Luther campus or the livestreamed version hosted by Faith+Lead. Students, this is on the Tuesday of Winter RFS—as you make travel plans for RFS 1 and RFS 2 this January, consider coming early or staying late to attend this exciting event.
God Pause for November 13: Luke 21
In this devotion, Mary Ann Bowman ’04 M.Div., reminds us that kingdoms rise and fall but the Word of God stands forever. Read today’s God Pause.
Thursday Chapel: Lunch Church [In-Person]
We gather at 11:00 a.m. CT in the OCC Dining Room for Lunch Church.
Topic: Reflection on the Great Cloud of Witnesses
Speaker: Caleb Rollins, Head of Archives and Arts
Caleb will guide us in a time of fellowship, reflecting on our favorite characters from scripture, gratitude for archivists and their witness, and writing thank-you notes to individuals or groups from the past that inspire us in our spiritual journeys. Lunch is provided. Share your prayer requests.