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Archives for August 24, 2023
Drawing the Bible Livestream Art Session with Professor Thomason
Hey Luther Community! Need a break this afternoon? Enjoy art and the Bible? Join me, Professor Thomason, at 2:00 p.m. CT for a livestream art session on YouTube or Facebook. I’ll be painting a page from A Cartoonist’s Guide to Acts in Photoshop.
Here is the YouTube link: https://youtube.com/live/ovxI4EqW8aw?feature=share
European Descent Lutheran Association for Racial Justice’s Triennial Gathering: October 12–14
Luther Seminary students, faculty, and staff are invited to join the European Descent Lutheran Association for Racial Justice’s Triennial Gathering this October in Minneapolis. Every three years, EDLARJ meets to build community, learn about racial justice, and shape the future of EDLARJ. This year’s gathering will include a pilgrimage to George Floyd Square co-led by the ELCA Racial Justice Office, conversations with community members, worship, and shared meals.
European Descent Lutheran Association for Racial Justice’s Triennial Gathering
Building Power Together: Community Resilience in the Face of White Supremacy
October 12–14, 2023
Minneapolis, MN
Register by September 15. Learn more: https://edlarj.org/triennialgathering2023/
Come work in the library!
Are you looking for a rewarding and engaging job opportunity on campus? The library is currently seeking 3-4 enthusiastic and responsible student workers to join our circulation desk team! This is a fantastic chance to contribute to the school community while gaining valuable skills and experience. Previous library and/or customer service experience is preferred, but not required. Check out the job description and apply for one of the positions.
If you have any questions about the position feel free to reach out to Peter Watters (pwatters002@luthersem.edu).
Jump Start Your Financial Wellness!
Do you have questions, concerns, wonderments, or even worries about your personal financial situation? We got you! Grace Pomroy, Director of the Stewardship Leaders Program is a Certified Financial Education Instructor. She listens and provides support in a shame-free, judgement-free zone. Hundreds of students have talked with Grace and received valuable support.
Students are invited to have one or more financial wellness conversations via phone or Zoom with Grace. You determine the topics that will be covered based on your specific situation, then together with Grace, you’ll figure out what the next steps should be.
Here are quotes from students about their conversations with Grace.
“Our conversation has remained with me each day. It’s helping me to see patterns that I had never noticed before, which is very powerful.”
“Our conversation was one of the highlights of my week and was exactly what I needed today.”
“Your words of kindness and affirmation yesterday left me feeling confident and empowered.”
“Thanks so much for our session last week. I’m looking forward to working on some of the things we talked about and checking out those resources!”
Questions? Contact Arlene Flancher, SLP Coordinator (aflancher001@luthersem.edu) or Grace Pomroy, SLP Director (gpomroy001@luthersem.edu).