Film. 3:30 p.m.
Break. 4:55 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Discussion. 5:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, April 16, join us live in OCC 10 or online for a screening and discussion. “God Loves Uganda” is a documentary film that explores the impact of US Christian missionaries on LGBTQIA2S+ individuals in Uganda. The film focuses on a missionary organization that aims to “save” Africa from the spread of the LGBTQIA2S+ lifestyle. The American missionaries are openly hateful toward LGBTQIA2S+ individuals in Africa and support legislation in Uganda that criminalizes LGBTQIA2S+ people. A Ugandan priest advocates for the humanity and dignity of LGBTQIA2S+ individuals but is ostracized along with his family. Watch the film on your own. Then join the Zoom discussion (link in email) at 5pm. * Viewers should be aware that a portion of the documentary has explicit discussion and analysis of human sexuality.
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2024 Winter and Spring Financial Wellness Offerings – Free for Students and Their Families
Welcome to spring semester from Grace Pomroy in the Stewardship Leaders Program (SLP). Because of generous donors, we are able to provide Financial Wellness support for you free of charge, and we are very excited about our 2023-24 offerings! Please let us know which opportunities you are interested in. We are here to support you every step of the way in a shame-free, judgement-free zone. You can choose any or all of these offerings and we will contact you with more detailed information about how to get started! Sign up today! Questions? Contact Grace Pomroy, SLP director (gpomroy001@luthersem.edu).
Enter the Bible Podcast Season 6 Features Many Luther Faculty
Season 6 of the Enter the Bible podcast kicked off March 26 with new episodes dropping every Tuesday. Available through any podcast app, listeners can also access transcripts and listen on our webpage. Co-hosts Katie Langston (Director of Digital Strategy for Faith+Lead) and Kathryn Schifferdecker (Professor and Elva B. Lovell Chair of Old Testament at Luther Seminary) are joined by expert guests to address listener questions about “everything you wanted to know about the Bible … but were afraid to ask!” This season features multiple current and previous Luther Seminary faculty members sharing their particular expertise, including Mark Tranvik, Jennifer Wocjiechowski, Mary Hinkle Shore, Matt Skinner, and Rolf Jacobson as well as biblical scholars from across the country. Topics range from how to read the Bible well to “Was Jesus in love with Mary Magdalene?” and “What does the Old Testament say about capital punishment?”
God Pause for April 15: Acts 4
In this devotion, Brenda Wicklund ’07 M.Div., considers who’s really in charge.
Read today’s God Pause.
Weight Training with Karoline Lewis
Looking for an approachable way to work on strength training and overall fitness? Have we got the program for you. . . Join Karoline Lewis for a strength training series! This 6-week training session will introduce participants to the basics of weightlifting using both equipment and body weight. Sessions will include instruction on the health benefits of weightlifting with take-home routines for upper body, lower body, and abdominal workouts. Upcoming classes are April 16, 23, and 30—all in God’s Gym in the basement of OCC. Indicate your interest on this form. Join us in person or on Zoom (link in email).
Chapel Schedule for Week of April 15-19
We gather in the Chapel of the Incarnation and online for worship. On Thursdays, we gather in the OCC dining room and on Zoom for Lunch Church.
Monday, April 15 – 11:00 a.m. Central
Chapel Text Study with the chapel staff
Text of the week: Psalm 23 and John 10:11-18
Join us on Zoom (link in email)
Tuesday, April 16 – 11:00 a.m. Central
Service of Word and Prayer
Preacher: Lucas Carlson, Senior M.Div. Student
Wednesday, April 17 – 11:00 a.m. Central
Global Chorale Service of Holy Communion
Preacher: Amy Marga, Professor of Systematic Theology
Presider: Anoop Entrapati, ’23 Th.M.
Thursday, April 18 – 11:00 a.m. Central
Lunch Church in the OCC Dining Room and on Zoom (link in email)
Topic: Why Jesus
Speaker: Jay Hoff, M.A. Student
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