Archives for November 9, 2022

In this devotion, Roger H. Black ’78 M.Div. writes about faith made active through love and works. Read today’s God Pause.

We gather at 11 a.m. central in the Chapel of the Incarnation and online for a Service of Holy Communion. Kathryn Schifferdecker, Professor and Elva B. Lovell chair of Old Testament, will preach.

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 (see community announcements email for link)

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. 

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)

Enjoy food and fellowship at this year’s Global Agape Feast! This is a time of celebration with our global community on campus; a few of our international students will be gracing us with a song and food from their context.

Friday, November 11, 11:00 a.m.

Location: OCC Dining Hall

The feast is a potluck-style, global celebration of thanksgiving. Please bring a dish from your tradition to share or something to contribute and join the Luther community in this global festival!

When? Monday, November 14 from 6:30 – 7:30 PM Central Time

Where? On Zoom!

Register here

The holidays are coming. We are being bombarded with messages to buy, buy, buy. Spend, spend, spend. But everything costs more, more, more. AHHHHHHHH!

A deep breath, a measure of flexibility, and a commitment to approach the world of rapidly changing finances with a calm spirit will help you navigate the ever-changing world of finances in this post-pandemic, pre-holiday season world. Bring your questions and worries. You will learn strategies and practices to help you with Kim Miller, Lutheran Social Services, Certified Financial Counselor.

Questions? Contact Arlene Flancher, Program Coordinator, Stewardship Leaders Program (aflancher001@luthersem.edu)

The Facilities team is excited to announce that our new maintenance ticketing system, Limble, has officially launched. You will see QR codes around campus that offer you a quick and easy way to submit a maintenance request. Scan the unique building code with your phone’s camera to bring up a new ticket. Share the details of your request and add a photo of the problem for clarity. When the ticket has been completed, a member of the team can submit a response letting you know the issue has been resolved. For questions or feedback, please email maintenance@luthersem.edu. For more info on how to use, visit their website.