In this devotion, Tim Stoa ’81 M.Div. reflects on hope that looks beyond disaster. Read today’s God Pause.
Archives for November 14, 2022
Chapel Bible Text Study
Monday at 9 a.m. central: Chapel Bible Study on Zoom
Respectful Conversations Town Hall Forum (Updated)
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)
Book Now!
With more students coming to campus, and general travel in the area, the time to book your room for the next Intensive or RFS is now! Luther students will still receive a deeply discounted rate at the Fairfield Inn Roseville, however 2023 will bring an increase to $84/night. Rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis. Visit Inside Luther for more information.
As always, students are welcome to coordinate accommodations that work the best for them. You can find a list here of additional hotels in the area.
We look forward to having you on campus!
Self-Disclosure Form for Student Council
Make your voice heard! Student Council is hosting a self disclosure form for students to ensure your representative can hear your comments and concerns. The form will run through the second week of November, so get your information in now!
(Your answers will only be shared with your student council rep and Emelie Clements, student council secretary.)
COVID-19 Dashboard for November 7–11
Reported employee cases: 0
Reported student cases: 0
Students in quarantine or isolation: 0
Reported cases only include students and employees who have been on campus within a period of time during which they may have been contagious. According to the CDC this includes two days prior to the onset of symptoms or a positive test.
If you have recently tested positive for COVID-19, or if you are an unvaccinated individual who has been in close contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 (close contact is defined as being within 6 feet of that person for 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period), please report that to the appropriate person. For employees, that person is Michael Morrow (mmorrow001@luthersem.edu). Students should contact Leon Rodrigues (deanofstudents@luthersem.edu).
Contact Tracing Protocol
When an on-campus case of COVID-19 is reported, that person is first asked to stay off-campus and quarantine in accordance with CDC guidelines. In addition, the seminary takes two steps for contact tracing:
1. The Minnesota Department of Health is notified, per guidelines for institutions of higher education
2. The person reporting the case is asked to identify “close contacts”; the close contacts identified are notified of the exposure and asked to follow CDC guidelines for testing and quarantining (quarantine applies only to close contacts who are unvaccinated).