Archives for April 2, 2025

In this devotion, Jennifer V. Pietz ’13 M.Div., observes how anything that seeks to define us or motivate our actions other than the self-giving love of Christ is to be continually crucified on the life-giving journey of faith. Read today’s God Pause.

Dear Luther Seminary Community,
On Friday, March 28, we learned of a devastating 7.7 Richter-scale earthquake in the country of Myanmar. Amidst the tremendous devastation, over 2000 people were reported dead or missing, while citizens used their bare hands to rescue trapped civilians. This is a very difficult time for the people of Myanmar, who are facing another huge trauma. Our Myanmar students have expressed deep sadness about the impact of this natural disaster on their country and its citizens. An additional impact is the loss of communication with family members and their congregations. I ask that pray for the people of Myanmar and that you share a word of encouragement with our students at this time. Peace and blessings,
—Leon Rodrigues, Dean of Students and Vice President for Inclusion and Belonging

The Operations team will be conducting an annual fire system safety inspection today, April 2, in Gullixson Hall. If you hear the fire alarm, note that it is only test. If you hear the alarm and see smoke, please evacuate the building.

It’s time for some physical fitness sessions. Strength training with Karoline Lewis will focus on exercises and routines for upper body, lower body, and abdominal workouts that can be done easily at home. The 5-week training is every Tuesday beginning April 1 and ending May 6. Each session is from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. on Zoom. Register online today.

Join Ashley Wheeler, Associate Director for Candidacy and Vocational Formation, and Deacon Krista Anderson, Region 3 Candidacy and Leadership Manager, for a First Call Info Session on Thursday, April 3, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Central. Register online to receive the Zoom link or recording.

The Student Council of Luther Seminary held a special election over the last couple weeks to fill some vacancies on the council. The constituencies elected Ally Jacob to serve as the community’s inaugural Neurodivergent and Dis/abled Students representative and Joe Squire to serve as the Master of Arts representative. Both elections were very close, and the Neurodivergent and Dis/abled Students representative election actually went into a runoff after a tie in the first round. Both new representatives will take their seats at the April Student Council meeting on Monday, April 7 at noon. All students are invited to join Student Council meetings (Zoom link in email). Thank you to everyone who ran in this election, and thank you to everyone who voted!
—Erik Nelson, Student Council Vice President
Sarah Luedtke-Jones, Director of Student Affairs