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.
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Be Still – Virtual Stillness Practice
Posted on February 5, 2026
The world around us seems to be getting heavier by the minute, and it’s often hard to know what’s ours to do when the needs of our neighbors all seem urgent and endless. When the world seems to be more than we can handle, God reminds us in Exodus 14:14: “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” If you’re in need of a space to take a breath, slow down, and listen for the still small voice of God, please join us for the next installment of Be Still. We will engage in practice and discussion as we reflect on what it means to rest in God’s unforced rhythms of grace. We meet via Zoom (link in email) on Thursday, February 5 at 6:15 p.m. CT. Email Alison Westphal, awestphal001@luthersem.edu, with questions or to let me know if you’re planning to join. If you’re interested in joining but can’t make it this week, don’t worry. We will be continue meeting the rest of the school year.
Visit Dale Dobias’s Art Exhibit “Re: assembled — An Offering”
Posted on February 5, 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.
Inside Luther News – Deadline for March Edition
Posted on February 5, 2026
Want to share something in an upcoming edition of Inside Luther News, the seminary’s internal e-newsletter? Send your announcement to communic@luthersem.edu. Submit items for the March edition by Wednesday, February 11. Inside Luther News content is meant to be somewhat broader in scope—seasonal announcements, monthly reminders, stories about recent events or news of upcoming projects—than the daily Community Announcements posts and emails.
God Pause for February 4: 1 Corinthians 2
Posted on February 4, 2026
In this devotion, Pastor Peter K. Muschinske ’92 M.Div. notes that all who follow Christ speak and act according to God’s wisdom, humbly acknowledging our weakness, and that all good things accomplished by our hands are a demonstration of God’s power. Read today’s God Pause.
Wednesday Chapel: Service of Holy Communion [Hybrid]
Posted on February 4, 2026
We gather at 11:00 a.m. CT in the Chapel of the Incarnation and online* for worship. Join us for a Service of Holy Communion with preacher Jennifer Wojciechowski (assistant professor of Church History), presider Joyce Ngandango (M.Th. student), and musician Erin DeBoer-Moran (Director of Music).
*For those joining via livestream: Worship will be guided by a powerpoint embedded in the youtube video. Any hymns from the Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW) hymnal will be presented by hymn number only—you may want to have a copy of ELW accessible. Share your prayer requests.