God Pause for February 6: Matthew 5
Posted on February 6, 2026
In this devotion, Pastor Peter K. Muschinske ’92 M.Div. prays that God would bless us for the sake of creation and for our neighbors. Read today’s God Pause.
Community Announcements
Community Life Pancake Breakfast [In-Person]
Posted on February 6, 2026
Pancake breakfasts have returned! On the second Wednesday of the month pancakes will be served to to the community by Community Life colleagues and volunteers from Luther. Swing on by 8:30-9:30 a.m. to the Olson Campus Center Café and help create beloved community over a varied breakfast. Join us on these dates: February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13.
Invitation: “Brake” Bread Together Monthly Gathering – February [In-Person]
Posted on February 6, 2026
Students, faculty, and staff—On Thursday, February 12, 9 a.m. in Bockman Hall 116, start your morning with our fifth “Brake Bread” event, where we gather around bread, jam, and coffee while building deeper community connections and celebrating a particular campus space—this time in Bockman Hall. Supported by an Endowment Lab Grant from Thrivent, these “Brake Bread” gatherings are intentional moments to build relationships, listen to one another, laugh together, and celebrate the good work and learning being done among us. Please join us in this holy space to love one another more deeply in a time of uncertainty. If you have questions, email Emily Rova-Hegener in Contextual Learning, erovahegener001@luthersem.edu.
Visit Dale Dobias’s Art Exhibit “Re: assembled — An Offering”
Posted on February 6, 2026
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cites is hosting an exhibit by Dale Dobias, our director of Library Services, titled “Re: assembled—An Offering.” The exhibit is available for viewing in the center of United’s campus (767 Eustis St., Suite 140, Saint Paul) from January 12 through February 13, with a closing reception from 4-6 p.m. at UTS on Friday, February 13. All are welcome! If you plan to attend the closing reception, you are encouraged to register online.
Meredith Miller Events at Westwood Lutheran
Posted on February 6, 2026
Join the community of Westwood Lutheran in Saint Louis Park for two events with Meredith Miller, author of ‘Woven: Nurturing a Faith Your Kid Doesn’t Have to Heal From’ and ‘Wonder: 52 Conversations to Help Kids Fall in Love with Scripture.’ Meredith’s conversational approach to faith formation emphasizes the importance of kids getting to know who God is rather than obeying a God they do not yet have a relationship with. Events are free of charge and open to the public—please register using these links:
Parents and Caregivers Event, Sunday, March 8, 2:30–5 p.m.
Practitioners Event, Monday, March 9, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m
God Pause for February 5: Matthew 5
Posted on February 5, 2026
In this devotion, Pastor Peter K. Muschinske ’92 M.Div. reminds us that God’s grace and God’s good work in our lives sustains us every day. Read today’s God Pause.