In this devotion, Steve Thomason ’15 Ph.D., associate professor of Spiritual Formation at Luther Seminary, notes how Jesus drives out our greed and demonstrates love and forgiveness through his death and resurrection. Read today’s God Pause.
Archives for March 1, 2024
Chapel Schedule for Spring 2024 RFS
We gather in the Chapel of the Incarnation and online for chapel worship. On Thursdays, we gather in the OCC Dining Room and on Zoom for Lunch Chapel. We will use the front areas of all chapel seating sections. Please come all the way in for worship!
Friday, March 1, 11:00 a.m. CT
Service of the Word and a service of Inclusion and Belonging with Justin Sabia-Tanis
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Chapel and Lunch with Justin Sabia-Tanis – Today
The Office of Inclusion and Belonging and the Seminary Pastor’s Office are delighted to welcome Justin Sabia-Tanis, associate professor of Social Transformation and Leadership at United Theological Seminary, to the Luther Seminary campus on Friday, March 1 to preach during worship in the chapel and to lead us in a lunch and learn session in the OCC Cafeteria following worship. Lunch is provided for all and is sponsored by the Office of Inclusion and Belonging and Student Affairs.
Chapel Livestream
Lunch & Learn Zoom
The focus of the lunch presentation will be Genesis 1 and Acts 8 as models of a faithful response to LGBTQ+ people, responses that affirm goodness and inclusion. In briefly exploring these passages, Sabia-Tanis will highlight how we might put biblical guidance into practice, particularly with transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit people. We will also consider the costs to church and world of attitudes that exclude and stigmatize.
The Rev. Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis is associate professor of Social Transformation and Leadership at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. He is a queer, trans theologian who recently served as managing director at the Center for LGBTQ and Gender Studies in Religion (CLGS). His scholarship is foundational in the field of trans theology and ministry, including his groundbreaking book “Transgender Ministry, Theology, and Communities of Faith.” Sabia-Tanis and Luther Seminary professor Cody Sanders are co-editors of the new book series “Queer and Trans Approaches to Religion and Theology” with Lexington Books.
March 2024 Employee Anniversaries
Congratulations to our colleagues celebrating work anniversaries in March!
- Chris Jacobsen, 10 years – Associate Director of Shared Services
- Jody Nyenhuis, 7 years – Senior Manager, Academic Achievement
- Grace Pomroy, 4 years – Director of Stewardship Leaders
- Jen Gruendler, 1 year – Associate Director for Enrollment Services
Healthy Boundaries Workshop
Luther Seminary is hosting a free boundaries workshop this spring for both returning and incoming students. Completion of the Healthy Boundaries Workshop is a requirement for every student in every degree program. This is part 1 of a 2-part, non-credit degree requirement for all students.
Monday, March 4, 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. CT on Zoom.
Pre-registration required. Register online today.
Dare to Lead with Brené Brown
Did you know that Luther Seminary’s Faith+Lead offers a version of Brene Brown’s popular “Dare to Lead” training especially for faith leaders? It is an investment in leadership for years to come, led by certified Dare to Lead facilitator Sarah Ciavarri. “Dare to Lead for Faith Leaders” meets online in multiple live sessions beginning March 5. Find out more, and let your friends and colleagues know!