The year 2024 marks the 500th anniversary of the start of the Deutscher Bauernkrieg, also known as the “German Peasant’s War” or “Uprise of the Common Person.” In this webinar—Resilience and Revolution: The Role of Protest and Rebellion in Creating Social Change—on May 21, at 12:00 p.m., we will examine the role of protest and rebellion in creating social change. We will hear presentations from the Rev. Danielle Dokman—doctoral student and chapel staff at Luther Seminary—and the Rev. Dr. Anthony Bateza, as well as have a time of questions and answers. The webinar will be offered in both English and Spanish. Learn more and register.
Archives for May 2024
Online Coffee Hours
We heard you say you’d like to have non-structured time to meet up outside of class. Join in on Zoom (links in email) for relaxing coffee hours every Tuesday evening (7:00 p.m. Central) and Thursday afternoon (2:00 p.m. Central). Maybe you’ll meet a new friend or run into someone you’ve been meaning to talk to. Keep an eye out for special guests—you never know who you’ll run into at Sola Café!
Update on Ramsey County Shelter Plans
Seminary leadership has made the decision to stop lease negotiations with Ramsey County to use Stub Hall as an overnight shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness beginning this summer. For more information, please refer to the announcement on our website. If you are contacted with questions, please refer those inquiries to Heidi Droegemueller, vice president for seminary relations.
Need a Helping Hand with Salary and Benefit Negotiation?
Before and after you graduate, Grace Pomroy is available to have conversations with you—whether you want a second look at your salary and benefit package to make sure you didn’t miss anything or would like a little coaching before you head into the negotiation conversation, she’s got you covered! Reach out to her via email when you’re ready to find a time to connect. Email gpomroy001@luthersem.edu or find a time on her Financial Wellness Conversations calendar.
God Pause for May 20: Isaiah 6
In this devotion, Judy Bullock ’20 M.Div., reminds us that we are always in the presence of the Spirit and always set free from guilt and shame through Jesus Christ. Read today’s God Pause.
God Pause for May 17: John 15
In this devotion, Daniel J. Valasakos ’96 M.Div., helps us stay rooted not in the law and the ways of the world but in our surprising relationship with the faithful Spirit. Read today’s God Pause.