Archives for November 8, 2022

In this devotion, Roger H. Black ’78 M.Div. encourages us to rejoice over freedom. Read today’s God Pause.

We gather at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Incarnation or online. We welcome Christopher Otten, chaplain and assistant to the presiding bishop for federal chaplaincies and the senior director of ELCA Chaplaincies and Specialized Ministries.

Christian Education and Dismantling Racism, EL3539, is offered as an intensive this coming Winter Term. We are changing the format of that course from in-person to online to accommodate the needs of the instructors. The times will remain the same and residential credit will be given. If you have any questions, please contact Dean Elton (telton@luthersem.edu) or Professor Hess (mhess@luthersem.edu).

November 16
12-2 p.m. (Lunch to be provided – look for an RSVP form in your email soon!)
OCC Dining Room and on Zoom

The Office of Student Affairs together with the members of the RIC Committee and Luther International Students have been planning a facilitated dialogue and conversation to discuss issues that are significant to our community. This first meeting will focus on the following theme, “What Does it Mean to Belong at Luther Seminary?”

We are partnering with the Respectful Conversations Ministry of the Minnesota Council of Churches and have contracted with Lead Facilitator Joan Haan for this event. Respectful Conversations is based on Christian principles and is aimed at creating a path to strengthening community among people with differing views.

This Respectful Conversation is designed to build empathy, soften hearts, and deepen understanding.

We see the success of this Respectful Conversation depending on the attendance and support of our entire community of faculty, staff and students.

While we would love everyone to have the full experience of the dialogue by being together in the same room, we are also providing a hybrid option for those who need it.

Zoom link will be provided in the community announcements email.

Please remain in prayer for this event and we hope to see you there.

Alison Bondy (Co-Chair RIC Committee)
Stephanie Newman (Co-Chair RIC Committee)
Anoop Entrapati (Student Council Rep for International Students)
Sarah Luedtke-Jones (Director of Student Affairs)
Leon Rodrigues (Dean of Students)

~ Save The Date ~ Please plan to join us for the 2022 Winter Graduate Recognition Service and Community Meal at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 7, in the Chapel of the Incarnation in Olson Campus Center.

If you are unable to join us in person, you can join the chapel livestream.

We look forward to celebrating, blessing, and sending our most recent group of graduates with the Luther community!

Luther Seminary has surplus items such as chairs, tables, cabinets, and more that are being offered free to seminary staff. The items are located in Northwestern Hall main lobby area. Access for inspection will be available via the upper level doors off of Fulham Street, Monday through Friday (November 7–11), 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All items must be removed by November 18. Any questions contact Tom Mullaney in the Facilities Department.