Archives for February 7, 2022

Dear Luther community,

I understand that there were many technical issues in our chapel broadcast last Wednesday, February 2. We are working with Faith+Lead to re-record the audio and adjust the video. We have a new video system and hit some major snafus. It was frustrating for all, especially those watching online.

To get the system in the best position going forward, and to join together in worship, we will meet online only at 11 a.m. Central Wednesday, February 9, via livestream.

Our preacher is Seeds Fellow September Penn.

We received news that Norman Wente, librarian emeritus, has died.

From his obituary:
Wente, Norman G. died December 30th, 2021 from Cardiac Arrest at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Mpls, MN. … A Celebration of Life is planned for springtime in Spicer, MN.

Luther Seminary has contracted with signNow for our electronic signature solution. signNow allows users to easily create and distribute electronic documents that can be signed and returned. If your department wants to move away from paper documents and start collecting electronic signatures, please contact the Office of Technology at helpdesk@luthersem.edu to learn more about signNow and to get a license.

Dear beloved students of Luther Seminary,
Feeling tired, weary, stressed, grief, not focused, or juggling too many things? You are welcome to join Pastor Jeni and Esther for a Listening Post 9:30-10:30 a.m. Central Friday, February 18, via Zoom. The Zoom link will be included in the community announcements email.

The ELCA Youth Ministry Extravaganza is finally here! This week! In Minneapolis at the Hilton Hotel!

And, you are invited to join professors Andy Root and Terri Elton, Tim Schroeder from Admissions, Arlene Flancher from the CYF Team, and other seminary personalities for a FREE Lunch and conversation.

Where? Brit’s Pub on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis
When? 12:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 12
Why should you come? FREE appetizers and drinks, time to connect with friends and make new ones, FREE appetizers and drinks, automatic entry into a book giveaway, great conversation – and, did I mention – FREE appetizers and drinks.

NOTE: You do not have to be registered for the Extravaganza to join us for lunch at Brit’s on Saturday, February 12. We’d love to see you!

Questions? Contact Arlene Flancher (aflancher001@luthersem.edu).

The Stewardship Leaders Program, in collaboration with InFaith Community Foundation, invites you to apply for a grant. All grants awarded must be used for Luther Seminary students, faculty, staff, or programs, and must align with Luther Seminary’s Welcome, Mission, and Vision Statements.

Total amount awarded will be $7,250 with a maximum single grant award of $2,500.

Interested?
Sign up, and Arlene Flancher will send you a grant application, an example of a completed grant, and submissions instructions.

April 1, 2022: Application Deadline

Mid-May: Winners determined by students from the spring Money and Mission of the Church course.

Late May: Winners notified and grant money distributed.

Questions? Contact Arlene Flancher (aflancher001@luthersem.edu) or Grace Pomroy (gpomroy001@luthersem.edu) of the Stewardship Leader Program.