Archives for September 20, 2018

We are delighted to announce that Karen Gieseke will now be serving as the Associate Director of Contextual Learning. Karen recently celebrated three years of working as the Contextual Learning Associate at Luther Seminary, and will continue her work with internship supervisors and interns, as well as represent contextual learning as we implement the MDivX pilot program.

Karen’s previous roles in interim ministry and serving as Assistant to the Bishop in Southeast Minnesota continue to inform her good work with students/supervisors and internship congregations in a rapidly changing church and world.

Help us in congratulating a valued Luther Seminary team member in this meaningful work! She’s at x218 or kgieseke002@luthersem.edu.

Contact: Rev. Tim Coltvet
tcoltvet001@luthersem.edu
651-641-3506

Tuesday, September 25, 8:00-9:00 pm, Bockman Hall room 116. Dr. Conelea is assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Minnesota. Her research and clinical expertise is in the area of tic, obsessive-compulsive spectrum, and anxiety disorders. This open lecture is part of the pastoral care class: “Ministry with Persons with Mental Illness and Their Families.” All interested persons welcome.

You can now make reservations for on-campus guest housing during J-term intensives! Housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis until we run out. Both Stub and Bockman Halls will be used.

You can learn more and request a reservation here: https://www.luthersem.edu/campus/on_campus_housing.aspx

Questions? Contact Carole Krieger, (651) 641-3235 or ckrieger001@luthersem.edu.

Emmaus Lunch is today (Thursday) at 11:30 am in OCC! All are welcome, whether you identify as LGBTQIA+ or just want to show your support! We’ll check in with one another and then hopefully start brainstorming and scheduling events and get-togethers, so bring your ideas and your calendars! Come and join us – just look for the Pride flags!

The ELCA’s Peace Not Walls campaign is seeking peace with justice in Israel and Palestine.

WHO:
Seminary students from the ELCA seminaries and ELCA students attending non-ELCA seminaries

WHEN:
October 31 2018: Students will be invited to submit proposals.
November 30 2018: Students will be notified if their proposals have been accepted by the PNW committee.
December 2018-March 2019: Implementation of projects
April 26 2019: Submission of project report
May 20-22 2019: Selected finalist(s) will present at PNW annual gathering.

OUTCOMES:
The program encourages seminarian involvement in the PNW initiative as part of their ongoing vision for ministry in the ELCA. Student projects will be implemented/tested in a local ministry context by the seminarian and may be posted on the PNW page of the ELCA as resources for congregations and distributed through the PNW network.

SCOPE:
Developed projects are intended to be practical in nature, which can be implemented within congregations, synod events, or faith-based organizations. Projects should align with the foci of PNW: accompaniment, advocacy, and awareness raising. For example, it might take the form of a bible study, devotions for Advent or Lent, podcasts, interactive youth events, etc.

elca.org/peacenotwalls

For further information contact: PNW Coordinator Karin Brown, Karin.Brown@elca.org

Are you interested in volunteering in chapel? We would love to have you! We are in the process of compiling a current and updated list of chapel volunteers and we need your help. Please fill out this google form below.

If you have already filled out this form this academic year, no worries! We have your info and will be contacting you soon! If you filled out a yellow volunteer sheet during orientation week, we also have your info! If these aren’t true for you and you would like to help, please sign up! Thanks again for being a part of the chapel experience here at Luther! Stay tuned for another announcement soon about trainings for chapel volunteers! Blessings!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSec6-dZQgwSHqgmyJ_phltj8xfJsAd2fnXkvVfEpI0sFrR_Jg/viewform?usp=sf_link