A memorial service for Professor Emeritus Paul Martinson ’61 B.D., Luther Seminary’s first holder of the Fredrik A. Schiotz Chair in Christian missions and religions, will take place on Wednesday, November 9, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church.
Archives for October 28, 2022
God Pause for October 28: Luke 19:1–10
In this devotion, Wayne Peterson ’81 M.Div. reflects on the congregation as the “house” Jesus is coming to visit. Read today’s God Pause.
Friday Chapel: Hymns of Faith
Friday at 11 a.m. central: Hymn Sing
Second Annual Virtual Costume Contest
This Monday: Calling all spooky ghosts, celebrity look-alikes, and anyone who can “creep it real!” The Luther Seminary Community Facebook page will host the Second Annual Virtual Costume Contest on October 31. Entering is easy! On Halloween post a picture of you, your family, your kids, your roommates, or your pets in their Halloween costume on the Halloween Costume Facebook post. Our “spooookiest” library staff will be the judges and will reveal the three “hallow-queens” later that week. First place prize is a $25 gift card to your favorite national store, second is $20, and third is $10. Can’t wait to see all your “gourd-geous” costumes!
All Saints Day Services (November 1)
Dear Luther Community,
You are invited to an All Saints remembrance on Tuesday, November 1 at Luther Seminary.
- 9 a.m.—A Service of the Remembrance of the Departed in the Former Garden of the Resurrection, Northwestern Hall (outdoors)
- 10 a.m.—Reception for families and those in attendance of the 9 a.m. gathering (please RSVP to briethmeier001@luthersem.edu)
- 11 a.m.—Chapel in the Garden of the Resurrection (outdoors).
With apologies, we note that we will not be able to livestream this event. We will livestream chapel on Wednesday, November 2, at 11 a.m. central as we remember the saints who have perished in the past year.
DL Pubs and Profs with Lois Malcom
It’s your turn, DL students! Mark your calendars for November 17 at 6 p.m. CST for an incredible conversation with Dr. Lois Malcom. The night’s topic will be Forgiveness, Justice, and Reconciliation in Our Personal and Public Lives. Signups will be published Tuesday November 1 at 5 p.m. CST. Attendance will be capped at 12 people, so make sure you set an alarm to secure your spot! We are so excited and hope you are too!