Archives for September 11, 2023

In this devotion, Greg Karlsgodt ’71 M.Div. reflects on how God’s blessings come in unexpected ways. Read today’s God Pause.

We are grateful to Mary Speranza-Reeder for her faithful service to Luther Seminary and to our students. Mary’s personal leave ended this past week and she notified us that she will not be returning to her position as registrar. Her resignation was effective immediately. Maria Olson has graciously agreed to continue serving as interim registrar for the next few months as we review staffing needs and engage in a search process.

We invite the community to thank Mary for her contributions to our community and wish her well on her next chapter. You can email a note for Mary via academicdean@luthersem.edu or drop a card in the box outside the Academic Affairs office (Gullixson third floor) by Friday, September 15. 

Terri Elton
Dean of Academic Affairs

Rolf Jacobson
Dean of the Faculty

RFS begins this week! Make sure to review the schedule and mark your calendar with important events, including this Friday’s Back-to-School Block Party from 4–7 p.m. No classes Friday night—all are welcome!

Emelie will be hosting a virtual coffee chat for students on their Zoom on Tuesday, Wednesday,  and Friday from 1 p.m.–2 p.m. CST. See community announcements email for link. 

The goal of this hour is for LGBTIA+ and allied students to come in and discuss changes they would like to see happen at Luther. No idea is too big. This space is for students not currently working within the advocacy group, nor is it for members of leadership, faculty, or staff—there will be separate coffee chats. You don’t need to stay the whole hour—just come, speak your piece, and you can leave! This is especially great if you’re a DL student who will not be attending our Ice Cream Social during the RFS! Grab a cuppa, and come on by!

Have you ever looked at your bank account and wondered where on earth all the money went? Join us on Monday, October 9 from 9:45—10:45 a.m. central time for a conversation with Grace Pomroy, director of the Stewardship Leaders Program, and Kim Miller, certified financial counselor at Lutheran Social Service as together we explore mindful spending and budgeting basics that help!

Register here.

All are welcome. Bring your questions, concerns, and selves to this supportive, judgment free workshop. You’ll be glad you did!

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

Please fill out this volunteer form so our chapel staff can contact you about dates to help with services! Both residential and DL students are asked to fill out this form. Any questions? Contact jgrangaard002@luthersem.edu or ateter001cs@luthersem.edu.