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Wednesday Chapel: Contemplative Service of Holy Communion

Posted on January 15, 2025

We gather at 11:00 a.m. CT in the Chapel of the Incarnation for Chapel and online via YouTube. Bulletins for those joining online will be linked in the description of the service on YouTube.

We welcome Cody Sanders, associate professor of congregational and community care leadership, for a service of Holy Communion with a contemplative liturgy. Music is provided by Erin DeBoer-Moran, director of music.

Share your prayer requests.

Council Counsel—January 2025

Posted on January 15, 2025

The Student Council met again on Monday, January 13. The Council’s focus for the January meeting was on finding ways to affirm and reinforce the bonds between the Luther community. The Council members had robust conversation about ways to build connections and will be working to plan events and discussions to help bring people together. Reach out to your representatives to hear more!

The Council voted to approve two funding requests, one for a student attending a conference/retreat, and the other for a planned gathering for Distance Learning students at the Spring RFS. The Student Council will also be hosting another event for all students at the RFS. Keep an eye out for those upcoming events! The Council also received reports from campus committees and student organizations. One major update was that the International Student Association has inaugurated a new chair and leadership team. Congratulations to all involved!

The next Student Council meeting will be on Monday, February 3, from 12–1:30. Email studentcouncil@luthersem.edu for the link to join. All students are welcome and encouraged to join!

Erik Nelson, Vice President, on behalf of the Student Council

Expense Reimbursement Forms Update

Posted on January 15, 2025

Updated expense reimbursement forms are available on MyLutherNet:

  • The 2025 expense reimbursement form, which includes the new IRS mileage rate of 70 cents per mile, is now available on MyLutherNet in the Business Office Forms area.
  • The 2024 form (with the 67 cents per mile rate) remains accessible for any pre-2025 mileage claims yet to be submitted.

Questions can be directed to the business office at busoffice@luthersem.edu.

Find Your Congregation’s Sweet Spot in the Funding Forward Process

Posted on January 15, 2025

Feeling unsure how to fund your church’s mission? You’re not alone. Many churches face the same challenge, but there’s a way forward. Join us for Mission, Assets, and Community: How to Find Your Congregation’s Sweet Spot in the Funding Forward Process on January 30, 12-1:30 p.m. This 90-minute members-exclusive workshop helps you align your church’s mission, community’s needs, and overlooked assets into a sustainable funding approach. Learn how to uncover resources your congregation already has; identify where mission, assets, and needs intersect; and take practical steps to turn ideas into action. Walk away with:

  • Clarity on leveraging underused assets.
  • Actionable steps to build sustainable funding streams.
  • Fresh ideas tailored to your church’s unique context.

Reserve your spot today.

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