Archives for March 2021

Join The Interns, a new student group, in discussing learning how to lead congregations and groups in inter-religious learning and dialogue. We’ll meet at noon Central on Wednesdays, February 24 through May 26, and will be discussing “Interreligious Learning and Teaching: A Christian Rationale for a Transformative Praxis” by Dr. Kristin Largen.

We continue the conversation today, discussing Praxis Point #1. The Zoom link will be provided in the community announcements email.

For more info, view The Interns poster and The Interns: Front and Center Conversations and Book Study.

It’s RFS (Residential Focus Session) season. We offer prayer by podcast to give you a screen break and a prayer break during this week, prayer for wherever and whenever you are. This season we are offering Compline: Prayer for the Night.

This episode is brought to you by Luther alumni Josh and Sally Messner as well as Jenna Bergeson.

Please join us at 11 a.m. Central today via Zoom. The Zoom link will be included in the community announcements email.

We will be discussing the George Floyd event with a focus on what is has meant and how it has changed us with various guests each week. We invite you to join us in conversation and learning.

Congress recently passed legislation that temporarily changes SNAP eligibility requirements for college students. College/seminary students enrolled at least half time and who meet income and eligibility requirements can now qualify for SNAP.

To determine eligibility, visit the USDA SNAP eligibility page.

To learn how to apply in your state, visit the SNAP State Directory of Resources.

Minnesota SNAP information and an application link are available on the Minnesota Department of Human Service’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program (SNAP) page.

Come join Contextual Learning staff for an info session about Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). We plan to cover what CPE is, where to go to find a site, and Luther’s process for registering, followed by a Q&A with a few students who have recently completed a CPE unit.

12 p.m. Central Tuesday, March 2

Use this Zoom link. The passcode will be included in the community announcements email.

Questions? Please contact cpe@luthersem.edu.

We will be trying a slightly different chapel schedule this semester, so please see below for the general rhythm of our week and the details for chapel March 1-5. All gatherings will be at 11 a.m. Central on Zoom, except for Fridays, which are on the Luther Seminary Chapel Facebook page. The Zoom link will be included in the community announcements email.

Monday, March 1 – Sabbath
We invite you to use the 11 a.m. Central time for sabbath as we rest as a community.

Tuesday, March 2 – Holy Conversations
We will be discussing the George Floyd event with a focus on what is has meant and how it has changed us with various guests each week. We invite you to join us in conversation and learning.

Wednesday, March 3 – Chapel
Preacher: Leon Rodrigues, director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Join us for our regular Wednesday gathering!

Thursday, March 4 – Senior Preacher
Preacher: Danielle Dunasky, M.Div. student
Our senior preaching series is back on a new day! Be sure to join us in chapel as we support these students of our community.

Friday, March 5 – Facebook Live Worship
Liturgists: Michelle and David Edgerton
Michelle and David will lead us in worship on the Luther Seminary Chapel Facebook page.

As a reminder, a new episode of the podcast is released every Tuesday so be sure to check that out wherever you are. Also, if you haven’t filled out the Spring 2021 Chapel Volunteer Interest Form yet, please do so if you would like to be involved in our chapel offerings!