God Pause for October 29: Matthew 5
Posted on October 29, 2026
In this devotion, Mara Stillson ’24 M.A., says that, in the Christian way of living, we are joined with Christ and with our neighbor. Read today’s God Pause.
Community Announcements
Thursday Chapel: Lunch Church [In-Person]
Posted on October 29, 2026
We gather at 11:00 a.m. CT in the OCC Dining Room for Lunch Church. Come share in a meal and community conversation as we dive more deeply into this week’s text: Genesis 12:1-5. Lunch is provided.
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Farewell to Shawn Zimmer
Posted on October 29, 2026
Dear Luther Seminary Colleagues,
We invite you to thank and celebrate Shawn Zimmer for his work as a valued colleague on the Operations Team for nearly two years. Shawn has accepted a new position and his last day at Luther Seminary will be tomorrow. While he will no longer be an employee, Shawn will continue to support the seminary facilities team as a contractor on an as-needed basis until we move to the new campus. We are grateful for all of Shawn’s contributions keeping our campus safe, dry, and warm/cool! Please stop by the OCC Café this morning—Thursday, October 29—from 9–10 a.m. to enjoy coffee and donuts and to wish Shawn farewell and good luck.
—Chris Jacobsen, Senior Director of Operations and Technology
Collecting Warm Winter Outerwear for Our Community
Posted on October 29, 2026
The dropping temperatures are especially cold for our newest students unused to Minnesota’s quickly changing seasons. Because most international students arrive from warm-weather countries, they have no cold-weather clothing to bring with them. International Student and Scholar Affairs (ISSA) is collecting warm-winter gear in good, usable condition for our international students. Along with winter coats, most needed are hats, scarves, neck gaiters, gloves, mittens, boots, sweaters, and sweatshirts. Adult sizes only, specifically:
– Men’s: medium or large; boots sized 9 (one sized 10.5, one sized 11.5/12)
– Women: one medium, one large; boots sized 7
Bring donations to Student Affairs in Bockman 249 or leave them in the tub outside the office. No additional clothing is being accepted at this time. Any items not used by our community will be donated locally to those in need. Questions? Contact Stanley Ayashim, Residential Life Coordinator. Thank you!
Art Coming Down
Posted on October 29, 2026
In order to prepare the Luther Seminary art collection for the upcoming move, we will be removing the majority of pieces from display. We will send a message directly to those who indicated they have art in their offices. We are still finalizing what will happen with pieces we decide to deaccession and will share details soon. We appreciate your understanding during this liminal time. Send any questions to Caleb at crollins002@luthersem.edu.
ELCA 2027 Extravaganza in Minneapolis [In-Person]
Posted on October 29, 2026
The 2027 ELCA Extravaganza is in Minneapolis from January 22–25, 2027. Luther Seminary students are provided two different ways to offset the costs of the event.
- When you register use the coupon code: student_100 to save $100 dollars off registration.
- Luther Seminary will reimburse up to $250 of registration fees or travel costs (including: hotel costs, airline/train tickets, and/or mileage). All reimbursements require fully itemized receipts. Please submit receipts using this form.
Questions about reimbursement can be directed to Sandy Olson. Questions about the Extravaganza? Email Jen Gruendler. We hope to see you at the E in 2027!