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Seminary Sampler Weekend – October 9–11

Posted on October 9, 2026

Prospective students will be visiting campus this weekend. You are invited to join us Saturday, October 10 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Incarnation for a short church service.

Fall Cyber Security Training

Posted on October 9, 2026

The leaves are changing—a sure sign that Cyber Security Awareness Month is here! The falling leaves will be a reminder to view the cyber awareness videos. Our twice-annual cyber security training is starting up again for employees. Expect to see a notification email from Huntress, notifications@alerts.mycurricula.com, or visit directly to login. This season you’ll learn about why cyber criminals do what they do.

“Brake Bread” Community Gathering – October 13 [In-Person]

Posted on October 9, 2026

Join us for our second “Brake Bread” event on Tuesday, October 13 at 11:30 a.m. by the oak trees in front of Bockman Hall. We will be learning about forest bathing with David Motzenbecker and about the seminary’s landscape with Caleb Rollins, our seminary archivist. Wear a jacket if the weather is a bit cooler and rainy. If it is raining hard, we’ll go inside, but we’ll strive to be outside with the trees. Also, this is a phone-free event—please do not bring your phones. After the outdoor portion is over, we’ll head into Bockman 116 to “Brake Bread” and share further conversation. We look forward to seeing you there! “Brake Bread” events are brief monthly gatherings where we learn about some of the unnoticed and significant pieces of our communal past, present, future and break bread together. Note that “Brake Bread” events are not a lunch but a light serving of bread and pastries. Please bring a lunch if you would like to add more to your plate. If you have questions about these events, contact: Mary Hess (mhess@luthersem.edu), Caleb Rollins (crollins001@luthersem.edu), or Emily Rova-Hegener (erovahegener001@luthersem.edu). 

INVITE Prayer Vigil – October 13 [In-Person]

Posted on October 9, 2026

INVITE is a group on campus committed to “integrating nonviolence into theological education.” This group has been around since 2002. Several of the people who began it are now pastors locally who are living into this work with their congregations. This fall INVITE has already had people attend a Kingian nonviolence training at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and gather to raise awareness around Indian Boarding Schools and their aftermath in the US. On October 13, we will join with ICOM (the interfaith coalition on immigration) in their monthly vigil at the Whipple Building by MSP airport. Join us that morning at 7:30 a.m. for an interfaith prayer vigil—a peaceful, nonviolent, prayerful way to bear witness to the challenges facing our immigrant communities and to be present to our beloved neighbors. Contact Mary Hess for information about INVITE and to be put on our email list.

Twin Cities Day Trip and Buffet Outing – October 24

Posted on October 9, 2026

Join us Saturday, October 24 for a fun day exploring the Twin Cities and enjoying a meal together. Here is our itinerary for the day:
10:45 –11:00 a.m. —Meet in parking lot between OCC and Bockman Hall. Departure promptly at 11 a.m.
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. —Lake Saint Croix Overlook – enjoy scenic views and a brief walk on park trail
1:10–1:45 p.m. —Minnesota State Capitol Tour – 45-minute guided tour. (tour limited to 15 participants, sign up early to get a spot)
3:00 p.m. —Onward – Great Moon Buffet in Maplewood
5 p.m. —Return to Luther Seminary
Sign-up using this link. If you can’t make it to the earlier stops, you are more than welcome to join us just for the buffet. Registration required: Please sign up in advance for any or all parts of the event so we can prepare our reservation and seating arrangements. Carpooling – If you are able to offer a ride to fellow students or need a ride, please indicate that on the sign-up sheet!

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