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Pastor Bradley Schmeling’s Letter to Rabbi Adam Spiler, Mt. Zion Temple

Posted on November 1, 2018

On Monday night, there was an interfaith vigil for the victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre at Mount Zion Temple in Saint Paul. During the service, a letter from local Lutheran pastor Bradley Schmeling was read. 

With his permission, we share the letter here with our entire Luther Seminary community. Pastor Schmeling is the lead pastor at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.


Dear Rabbi Spilker, Adam, my colleague and friend, the people of God at Mount Zion Temple

The people of Gloria Dei stand alongside the people of Mt. Zion Temple as well as the people of Tree of Life Congregation, crying out to God for healing; for an end to hatred and injustice; for the freedom to name our children as citizens of a peaceful world. Our hearts break that such evil can be done to such faithful and good people.  We cannot imagine how the murders in Pittsburgh make every Jewish community question its safety, causing fear in the simple act of gathering for worship.  The specter of the dark past becomes once again an imagined and tangible threat.

We stand with you, even as we, Lutherans, once again confess any complicity in the dark history of antisemitism that continues to be made manifest in such heinous acts.  We truly seek to make amends. We lament that our nation’s highest officials seem to give permission for such violent and hateful speech.  We commit to being a church that stands against such rhetoric; a church that works for peace; a church that sees the image of God in all people of all faiths.

We treasure the relationship that we have had for so many years.  We pray blessing on your congregation as you gather to remember and grieve.  We lift you, and every sibling in the Jewish community into the hands of our loving and faithful God, who promises to heal our broken hearts.  With this God, we promise to join you in the work of mending the entire universe.

Peace,
Bradley+

Students: Summer Fully-funded Fellowship Opportunity

Posted on November 1, 2018

Summer Ethical Leadership Fellowship for Graduate Students and New Clergy
FASPE (Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics) is now accepting applications for its 2019 Seminary program.

FASPE Seminary is a fully-funded, two-week fellowship program in professional ethics and ethical leadership that begins by examining the actions and choices of German and international clergy in enabling Nazi policies. It then draws on this historical example to help Seminary Fellows both grasp their role as influencers in their professional, religious, and broader communities as well as identify and confront the ethical issues currently facing religious leaders. The program takes place in Germany and Poland at the sites of Nazi actions, allowing Fellows to benefit from the power of the place and immersive, contextual learning.

DETAILS
Program Dates: Saturday, June 15 – Friday, June 28, 2019.
Fully-funded: All program costs are covered, including travel, lodging, and food.
Interdisciplinary: FASPE Seminary Fellows travel with Fellows in the FASPE Medical program.
Itinerary: Fellows will travel to Berlin, Krakow, and Oswiecim (the location of the former Nazi concentration camp of Auschwitz).
Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate program and preparing to serve as religious leaders (whether in a seminary, divinity, rabbinical, Muslim Chaplaincy, or other program) ORhave received such a degree between May 2017 and January 2019.
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FASPE programs are non-denominational. Candidates of all nationalities, religions, and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about FASPE and to apply, please visit: http://www.faspe-ethics.org/how-to-apply/
For a list of previous Fellows, please visit http://www.faspe-ethics.org/fellows-by-year/
Completed applications are due by Friday, December 28, 2018.

CSL Lunch and Learn Today

Posted on November 1, 2018

Remember to join us in the Auxiliary Dining Room right after chapel for lunch and a stimulating discussion. CSL Lunch and Learn is today! If you have a minute to prepare, click here.

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