Archives for October 2024

In this devotion, Kate LePard ’89 M.Div. shares just how much of God’s glory can be seen in the down-to-earth, death-shattering events of resurrection. Read today’s God Pause.

** Due to rain, gathering will be indoors. Meet in OCC at 10:30 for treats, photos, and gathering before Lunch Church. Costumes still encouraged!
Faculty and staff are encouraged to join us Thursday, October 31 for our first annual Reformation Run/Walk/Roll! Come in costume or not—everyone is welcome. Please bring a Halloween or Reformation themed dessert to share after Lunch Church. We will meet at 10:30 a.m. in front of the steps of Bockman Hall for a greeting and then head out. You can run, walk, bike, or amble on a preplanned route (see below). Turn around at any point or circle more than once—whatever you desire! Join us back in Olson Campus Center Dining Room for a fun Lunch Church at 11:00 a.m. with a Halloween-themed meal provided by our caterer Sam. Dr. Thomason will lead a playful spiritual practice during/after lunch. Then we will sample the treats people have brought. Prizes may or may not be had! We hope you can join us.

Now is the time to share your pumpkin-carving creations with us. We invite you to show off your pumpkin carving skills and participate virtually by submitting your pumpkin photos to communitylife001@luthersem.edu by October 31 for a chance to win exciting prizes. Don’t miss out on the fun—let’s make this fall unforgettable with your incredible creations!

The Rippling Resource Hub—your go-to source for mastering our Human Resources Information System (HRIS)—is now available on MyLutherNet on the Human Resources documents page under the Rippling Reource Hub header. Content is regularly updated to ensure you have the latest information at your fingertips. Find how-to guides and links to instructional videos; FAQs and troubleshooting tips; resources for onboarding, time management, benefits, payroll; and more.

Last week, we were joined by panelist Jen Kilps, Network Executive of the Minnesota Multifaith Network (MnMN), who invited the Luther community to join her at a special post-election event. Tickets are almost sold out, so register today! Whatever the outcome of Election Day 2024, the Minnesota Multifaith Network believes that the work of healing and building just communities is needed now more than ever. This year’s convening—A Call for Justice and Healing: The Role of Minnesota’s Multifaith Community in Times of Division, Distrust, and Trauma—invites us to confront the deep divisions being experienced today. We know those divisions are creating pervasive distrust and causing great trauma. In the midst of such painful realities, we believe that within our various religious and spiritual communities lie wisdom, experiences, and practices that can contribute to healing and the work of justice. Join us at the Hindu Temple of Minnesota as we explore ways in which different faith traditions can come together to promote justice and healing.
Need a ride to the conference? Sign up here!

In this devotion, Kate LePard ’89 M.Div. notes that, however our lives unfold, we will be in God’s presence where all things are made new. Read today’s God Pause.