In this devotion, Professor Emeritus James L. Boyce ’71 M.Div. writes that “from creation until the end of time, for good or ill, we are held in the arms of a gracious God long before and after our meager span of life.” Read today’s God Pause.
Archives for November 14, 2023
Luther Sem Library Celebrates Native American Heritage Month This November
November is National Native American Heritage Month. Luther Seminary, as you may know, “is on Miní Sóta Makhóčhe, the homelands of the Dakhóta Oyáte. The Ojibwe, Ho-Chunk, Cheyenne, Oto, Iowa, and the Sac & Fox also inhabited Minnesota land. We recognize that God calls all to be in right relationship with their neighbors, that the tribes are sovereign nations, that there is a history of broken treaties and broken trust, and that there is much reconciling work to be done. As Christians, we also recognize that in Christ there is new life, forgiveness, and hope for mending what is broken. We pray the Holy Spirit will lead us in this work.”
For many more resources and current news on Indigenous ministries, see this Library Guide to Native American Heritage and Indigenous Religions of North America.
The Legacy of Racial Covenants: The Enduring Impact on Twin Cities Area Housing
Please join this free presentation on Luther Seminary’s Campus Saturday, November 18 from 3–5 p.m. in the OCC Dining Room area presented by Community Conversations Ecumenical Consortium. Hear from the University of Minnesota’s ‘Mapping Prejudice’ and St. Catherine’s ‘Welcoming Dear Neighbor?’ projects to learn what is happening across the Twin Cities. Registration preferred. If you cannot attend in person, livestream will be available. The presentation will be recorded. Register for November 18 now.