Archives for October 18, 2021

During the fall semester, chapel is held every day at 11 a.m. Central in the Chapel of the Incarnation.
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11 a.m. Monday, October 18
Podcast of Matins
A setting of Morning Prayer from the Evangelical Lutheran Worship book, led by Hans Lundquist and other Luther Seminary students. This service will be recorded live and will be distributed to the community as a podcast. You are welcome to come to the Chapel of Incarnation each week to pray along with Morning Prayer as it is being recorded.
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11 a.m. Tuesday, October 19
Service of Word and Song
Preacher: M.Div. student Esther Sianipar. Assisting Minister: Isiah Dennis.
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11 a.m. Wednesday, October 20
Service of Holy Communion
Preacher: Tim Coltvet,
Director of Contextual Learning
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11 a.m. Thursday, October 21
A contemplative service of Lectio Divina
With scripture reading, meditation, prayer and song,
based on the lectionary assigned Psalm. Music led by Michael Morris.
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11 a.m. Friday, October 22
Service of global song and prayer
Music led by chapel staff musician Tom Witt and international students.

Ramsey County has appointed a new manager for the temporary shelter at Stub Hall. Maina Ngunyi begins work today, Monday, October 18. He can be reached at 651-485-9230 or maina.ngunyi@co.ramsey.mn.us.

In 2020 Luther Seminary leased Stub Hall to Ramsey County to temporarily house women and couples experiencing homelessness. The shelter operates as a referral program. Other existing shelters and outreach teams made up of community partners and law enforcement refer qualified people to the facility, which operates 24/7. Once referred, residents can stay for several days.

Serving a community need in this way is consistent with Luther Seminary’s Welcome Statement that says: In Christ, all are neighbors one to another. In a dynamic of mutual welcome, we seek to learn from one another’s particularities, including but not limited to differences of race, ethnicity, nationality, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic circumstance, dis/ability, political perspective, ecclesial tradition, and theological commitments.

The lease expires on May 31, 2022.

Reported employee cases: 0
Reported student cases: 0
Students in quarantine or isolation: 0

If you have recently tested positive for COVID-19, or if you are an unvaccinated individual who has been in close contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 (close contact is defined as being within 6 feet of that person for 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period), please report that to the appropriate person. For employees, that person is Michael Morrow (mmorrow001@luthersem.edu). Students should contact David Fenrick; email deanofstudents@luthersem.edu, or text or call 651-300-3537.

There are six new vending machines in the food service area of OCC. The machines include the following options: food, frozen food, beverages (two machines), and snacks (two machines). All sales are credit, debit, or iPhone only; no cash.

You can get a free item from one of the new machines between 11:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, October 20. Michael Morrow will be on hand to help you get your free item.