Archives for 2024

Please welcome Erin DeBoer-Moran as our new director of music in the Chapel. Erin is contracted to coordinate and lead the music for our weekly Wednesday Chapel service of Holy Communion. This is a part-time position as she also leads music in two other local congregational settings. Erin offers the right blend of honoring traditional worship with an experimental openness to how God might be leading us in our worship practice in the future. She will be working closely with Dr. Thomason and the Chapel staff to bring meaningful music and art into the spiritual life of our community.

It’s Pubs & Profs time—this time it’s online (link in email)! On Thursday, December 5 at 7 p.m., enjoy a quaint evening discussion with Dean of the Chapel Steve Thomason on spirituality and what in the world does it mean to be a dean of the chapel?

In this devotion, Emily McQuillan ‘19 M.Div. asks what in the life and ministry of Jesus is speaking to you today. Read today’s God Pause.

Join us for a festive and fun Secret Santa gift exchange—open to all students, faculty, and staff of the Luther Seminary community. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the Christmas season together and spread holiday cheer. Participants will be randomly assigned a person for whom to purchase a gift, keeping the recipient a secret until the big reveal at our gathering on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at noon. The gift limit is set at $15, making it a thoughtful yet affordable way to share joy. To join in the fun, simply fill out this online form. Let’s come together to make this holiday season special by sharing gifts and celebrating community spirit. For any questions, email communitylife@luthersem.edu or ateter001@luthersem.edu. Don’t miss out—sign up today!

In this devotion, Emily McQuillan ‘19 M.Div. reflects on the tender mercy of our God. Read today’s God Pause.

Start the new year off with a 3-day retreat—January 12-14, 2025—to explore the unique call God has placed on your life. We will be gathering at Shores of St. Andrew Bible Camp in New London, MN. The retreat will give space for conversation, exploration of your own call journey, worship, rest and community. This discernment retreat is co-facilitated by Steve Thomason, Jen Gruendler, and Ashley Wheeler. The cost of the retreat including 2 nights lodging and 6 meals is $200 for double occupancy or $240 for single. There may be limited resources available for financial support—please reach out to Steve, Jen, or Ashley for a conversation if that is a need. Space is limited, so register soon. Registration closees Monday, December 16, 2024. Register using this online form. Note: There is an option to receive course credit for this retreat with additional readings, coursework, and meeting times. Current Luther Seminary students need to register for this Winter 2025 course if they would like to do that. Questions regarding the course credit should be directed to Steve Thomason, sthomason002@luthersem.edu.