Archives for March 2024

In this devotion, Jennifer Wojciechowski ’19 Ph.D., assistant professor of Church History, reminds us not to miss the incredible fact that God’s love endures forever. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Cody Sanders, associate professor of Congregational and Community Care Leadership, considers the troubling moments of following Jesus as we anxiously await God’s word. Read today’s God Pause.

The Institute of Liturgical Studies at Valparaiso University convenes April 9–11, 2024, for “Creation, Not Commodity: the Church’s Liturgy in a Consumer Culture. In its 75th year, the Institute turns its attention to the role of market culture in our lives, including for those engaged in Christian communities as we talk about “church shopping” when we move to a new location.

Registration for the Institute is free for all full-time students and seminarians, regardless of year or degree program. Learn more about this year’s program and presenters and register online.

In this devotion, Cody Sanders, associate professor of Congregational and Community Care Leadership, asks why the Greeks in this pericope wanted to see Jesus. Read today’s God Pause.

We are excited to announce Arlene Flancher’s work with the Center for Stewardship Leaders is shifting to work with recruitment, admissions, and enrollment, specifically to provide additional support for recruitment and working with potential certificate and MA students. Arlene’s experience and passion make her a natural fit for this role. She will continue supporting the CYF program and student advising team. As Arlene makes this move, we would like to thank her for her good work with the Stewardship Leaders program, where she has done tremendous work with students, organizing various programs, and assisting Grace Pomroy in their current Funding Forward research. Grace says, “I am so grateful for the years Arlene served the Stewardship Leaders Program. She helped set up efficient processes for our program, raised awareness for stewardship and financial wellness in our Luther Seminary community, edited countless Faith+Lead blog articles on stewardship, and reminded us all that children are some of our best stewardship teachers. I’m glad this new role will allow Arlene to more deeply engage our current and prospective students.” Please join us in congratulating Arlene in this new role. Questions? Contact Terri Elton, telton@luthersem.edu.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style at Community Life’s Happy Hour at Manning’s Cafe on Thursday, March 14 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m! Enjoy free appetizers, festive drinks, and a night of fun vibes with fellow seminary members. Let the luck of the Irish guide you as we toast to a memorable evening filled with laughter and good times. Don’t miss out on this celebration—we’ll see you there! Rideshare coordinated here.