Archives for May 6, 2022

In this devotion, Jeffrey S. Barrow ’79 M.Div. asks, “For which Messiah are we looking?” Read today’s God Pause.

We gather in the Chapel of the Incarnation and online at 11 a.m. Friday, May 6. Our worship leaders are Michelle and David Edgerton.

The housing application for new and continuing students wishing to apply to live on campus for the 2022-23 academic year is now open. Fill out the Housing Application form if you wish to apply.

Lease renewal and rent changes will go into effect July 1, 2022. New resident assignments and lease extensions will begin on or before July 8 via email, and new resident move-ins may begin on or after September 1 (with exceptions for international students arriving from outside the United States).

You will need to be logged into your Luther Seminary Gmail account to access the application. See Google SSO (Single-Sign On) / Troubleshooting Google Drive File Access Issues if you encounter problems.

More information is available on the seminary’s Housing page.

The food shelf will be operating with normal Friday orders until Friday, June 24. At that time, it will be closed until the fall.

As a reminder, the food shelf is open to all students, staff, and faculty! You can submit orders by 1 p.m. Thursday each week.

Pickup is in the Bockman kitchen around 1 p.m. on Fridays. Any questions can be answered by communitylife@luthersem.edu. Thanks!

We are happy to announce our 14th annual Days of Defense, which will be held via Zoom on Monday, May 9, and Tuesday, May 10. These are the days when students in the M.A. professional degree programs–Leadership in Ministry, Christian Ministry, and Children, Youth, and Family–present their final capstone projects centered on a current issue in their concentration area.

Please join us for either or both days of learning. All times are Central Time. Use this Zoom link; the passcode will be included in the community announcements email.

Monday, May 9: 8:30-11 a.m.
8:30-8:50 a.m. – Obias Gaspal Kilagwa
9-9:20 a.m. – Sharon Bridges
9:30-9:50 a.m. – Yesie Lie
10-10:20 a.m. – Brittany Deal
10:30-10:50 a.m. – Ann Augustin

Monday, May 9: 12:30-3:00 p.m.
12:30-12:50 p.m. – Matthew Martinez
1-1:20 p.m. – Sarah Hembrook
1:30-1:50 p.m. – Nate Bergengren
2-2:20 p.m. – Becky Davidson
2:30-2:50 p.m. – Nixon Mwitula

Tuesday, May 10: 8:30-11 a.m.
8:30-8:50 a.m. – Elijah Zina
9-9:20 a.m. – Frampton Paul
9:30-9:50 a.m. – Charissa Carroll
10-10:20 a.m. – Jen Galley
10:30-10:50 a.m. – Sarah Swagler

Tuesday, May 10: 12:30-3:00 p.m.
12:30-12:50 p.m. – Lusungu Msigwa
1-1:20 p.m. – Stephanie Bowman
1:30-1:50 p.m. – Robin Ferguson
2-2:20 p.m. – Martha Bec
2:30-2:50 p.m. – Eric Mokua

If you have questions, please contact Arlene Flancher, program coordinator, Innovation Team (aflancher001@luthersem.edu).

9:30-10:30 a.m. Central May 9 and 16 on Zoom

The Stewardship Leaders Program, in partnership with Clergy Financial Resources, is excited to offer the last two free one-hour workshops on different aspects of clergy taxes. Join us 9:30-10:30 a.m. Central Monday morningsto explore income/deductions (May 9), and tax filing requirements (May 16).

Be sure to register for each workshop separately.

May 9: Clergy Income/Deductions: Registration Link
9:30-10:30 a.m. Central Monday, May 9

• Taxable income
• Nontaxable income
• Accountable reimbursement plan
• Nonaccountable reimbursement plan
• Qualifying ministry expenses

May 16: Special Tax Filing Requirements for Clergy: Registration Link
9:30-10:30 a.m. Central Monday, May 16

• Filing requirements
• Understanding your W2 form
• Religious tax exemption
• Estimated payments
• Documentation and recordkeeping

Register for one or both remaining workshops today! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Spend time with us before the final push of the academic year and get your clergy tax questions answered. Can’t make it? Register anyway, and we will send you a recording of the workshop.

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