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The Luther community is continuing to gather on Tuesday evenings with fellowship starting at 6:15 p.m. in the OCC Dining Hall. These free Simple Suppers are in collaboration with the ELCA, Luther Seminary Community Fellows, and Luther Seminary Student Council. Questions? Reach out to Sophie Warnberg at swarnberg002@luthersem.edu.

We warmly invite all students, staff, and faculty to join us for the Luther Board Reception on Thursday, May 7 from 4:30–6 p.m. Come to the OCC Café on the 2nd floor to engage and connect with our board of directors. Refreshments, including drinks and finger food, will be provided for everyone to savor and enjoy.

In this devotion, Bradford Frye ’21 M.Div., considers our own limited understanding of divine things and how we engage those outside our faith communities. Read today’s God Pause.

Danielle Dokman, Ph.D. Candidate – Monday, May 4, 2026 | 9:30–11:30 a.m. Gullixson Hall 103
The oral examination is a public event open to faculty, students, and staff; however, other than the candidate, only faculty members have speaking privileges. What is a Ph.D. oral defense? The oral defense is the final step before graduation for Ph.D. degree candidates. The student has finished all research and is presenting a thesis that is an original contribution to the field of scholarship. A copy of the completed thesis is available prior to the defense for those in the Luther Seminary community. Read “The Rebel Prophet and the Caribbean: Biblical Prophetic Ministry in a Neo-Colonial World”

In this devotion, Melissa Pickering ’22 M.Div., considers the disorienting experiences that can come with deep loss. Read today’s God Pause.

The Student Election Committee is pleased to announce the Student Council Executive Committee for the 2026-2027 Academic Year:

• President: Gladson Ishaya
• Vice President: Eric Nelson
• Secretary: Adedamola Adesiji
• Treasurer: Vamsi Ratnam Kagitha

Congratulations, and thank you to all who voted.