Archives for 2025

In this devotion, Hope Deutscher ’13 M.Div., wonders if, instead of complaining or gossiping about someone, we turned to God in prayer for them. Read today’s God Pause.

Here’s the schedule of RFS activities for today and tomorrow. For complete details, see the Fall 2025 RFS schedule. Also note: campus security | campus pastor availability | weather-related announcements | Fall 2025 RFS Moodle Site

Wednesday, September 17
8:00-10:50 a.m. —RFS 2 Classes
11:00-11:40 a.m. —Chapel: Service of Holy Communion
11:40 a.m.-12:20 p.m. —Give Day Lunch with staff and faculty
12:30-4:20 p.m. —RFS 2 Classes
4:20 p.m. —Campus Tour with Admissions Ambassador
5:00-6:30 p.m. —Pubs & Profs with Willis Johnson

Thursday, September 18
8:00-10:50 a.m. —RFS 2 Classes
11:00-11:50 p.m. —Lunch Church
12:00-12:30 p.m. —Academic Advising team available
12:30-4:20 p.m. —RFS 2 Classes

M.Div. students, planning an internship for the 2026-2027 academic year? If you are an ELCA candidate for ministry of Word and Sacrament or Word and Service—and by August 2026 you anticipate you will be endorsed by your synod, have completed 20 credits, and have completed CPE—come to our internship info session on Tuesday, September 23. We will meet on Zoom from 4-5 p.m. Central (link in email). Bring any and all of your questions about planning for internship.

The Luther Seminary community holds Jody Nyenhuis, senior manager for Academic Achievement, in our prayers as she mourns the loss of her mother, Gloria Hempel. Gloria died on September 14 under the love and care of her family and hospice. A funeral will be held Friday at North Crow River Lutheran Church in Cokato, with visitation on Thursday at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Annandale.

The Office of the Registrar will be closed Thursday 9/19 and Friday 9/19. If you need anything from the registrar staff, email registrar@luthersem.edu and we will get back to you on Monday 9/22.

Calling all residential students – prepare to feel empowered and informed! You are required to attend our upcoming Mandatory Safety Training designed to equip you with essential knowledge and practices for a safe living and learning environment.
When. September 22, 4-5 p.m.
Where. OCC Dining Room
This important session will cover crucial safety protocols, emergency procedures, and valuable tips to ensure your well-being on campus. We believe that a well-informed student body is a safe student body. We look forward to seeing you there.