Archives for November 14, 2022

Before the Town Hall meeting, the RIC committee drafted a statement to inform new students about what happened last spring leading up to the Board meeting, and why we are helping host the town hall. You can read the statement here.

In this devotion, Tim Stoa ’81 M.Div. reflects on hope that looks beyond disaster. Read today’s God Pause.

Monday at 9 a.m. central: Chapel Bible Study on Zoom

November 16

12–2 p.m. (Lunch to be provided—look for an RSVP form in your email)

OCC Dining Room and on Zoom 

***You will be sent the link for the Zoom meeting, so you must RSVP as a Zoom attendee***

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)

When? Monday, November 14 from 6:30–7:30 p.m. central

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)

Gather in Bockman 116 for a time of mindful sketching on Thursday, November 17, from 4:00-5:00 p.m. No art skills are required. This is a meditation practice, not an art competition or drawing class. Please bring a sketchbook and drawing utensil.

Dr. Thomason will lead a brief time of reflection and instruction and then we will engage in 30-40 minutes of quiet sketching. We will have a chance to share our reflection on the experience with the group at the end.

You are also invited to join our Mindful Sketching Google Space.