ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson is the guest speaker at the 136th annual Luther Seminary Commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 22, 3 p.m. at Central Lutheran Church, 333 S. 12 St., Minneapolis.
Professors emeriti Wendell Frerichs and William Smith will receive the Christus Lux Mundi Award, Luther Seminary’s highest honor. The award recognizes the witness and service of persons who have manifested the light of Christ during a distinguished career either in the pastoral office or as a lay person.
Pastor Paul M. Youngdahl, senior pastor of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, south Minneapolis, will be honored with the Good Shepherd Award for his dedication to recognizing and nurturing those with gifts for ministry.