God Pause for September 24: Matthew 21
Posted on September 24, 2026
In this devotion, Terrance L. Stratton ’73 M.Div, ’93 D.Min., considers how both Jesus’ teaching and God’s love do no fit the safe patterns we expect. Read today’s God Pause.
Community Announcements
RFS Schedule for Today and Tomorrow
Posted on September 24, 2026
Here’s the schedule of RFS activities for today and tomorrow. For complete details, see the Fall 2026 RFS schedule and Fall 2026 Moodle site. Also note: campus security | campus pastor availability | weather-related announcements
Thursday, September 24
8:00–10:50 a.m. —Classes
11:00–11:50 a.m. —Lunch Church
12:00–12:30 p.m. —Academic Advising team available
12:00-12:30 p.m. —Campus Tour with Admissions Ambassador
12:30–4:20 p.m. —Classes
4:30–6:30 p.m. —Community Dinner, OCC Dining Room
Friday, September 25
8:00–10:50 a.m. —Classes
11:00–11:30 a.m. —Chapel Service of Prayer and Sending
11:40 a.m.–12:30 p.m. —Lunch, Spiritual Directors Fair
12:30–4:20 p.m. —Classes
TODAY: Community Dinner – September 24 [In-Person]
Posted on September 24, 2026
The Student Affairs team welcomes you to join us for a delicious community dinner from Holy Land Deli. We will have plenty of options, including vegan and gluten-free, and a selection of soda, wine, and beer. Take some time to relax, chat, and unwind after a long day of classes! Join us on Thursday, September 24 from 4:30–6:00 p.m. in the Olson Campus Center Dining Room. We can’t wait to see you there!
Review the Student Council Representative Nominations
Posted on September 24, 2026
Here is the link to a document providing bios for people running for Student Council Representative seats. We are still waiting for some nominees to accept and/or send in their bios, so feel free to check this document periodically for updates. You can still nominate people for positions—the nomination form will close at 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 26.
Self-Guided Library Exhibit during Fall RFS
Posted on September 24, 2026
Explore the history of writing, publishing, and libraries at Luther Seminary. Come to the library’s reading room any time during Fall RFS when the library is open to explore the history of writing and publication and the role libraries have played at each stage of the seminary’s history. The exhibit draws entirely from Luther’s rare book room and library resources and features illuminated manuscripts, papyri, art, and more. The exhibit will be open during regular library hours—10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, September 18, and during the week of RFS (Monday September 21 to Friday September 25.) For information contact Bryant Kumlin at bkumlin002@luthersem.edu.
Prayers of the People: RFS Art Installation
Posted on September 24, 2026
As we prepare to move into another school year, and the last on this campus, this prayer ribbon sculpture will be a space for students, faculty, staff, and community members to participate in sharing in a prayer, hope, or dream for Luther Seminary for this year and beyond. You are invited to contribute personal or communal prayers by writing them on a ribbon and placing them on the sculpture. Then, take some time to read and consider the rest of the prayers shared by members of the community. The sculpture is outside by the HOPE sign, and beginning Friday, September 18 through the end of RFS 2 there will be a staffed table with instructions. Reach out to Kiersten Dahl-Shetka, kdahlshetka@luthersem.edu, if you have any questions.