Archives for April 2025

In this devotion, Vernon J. Bittner ’61 M.Th., Th.D., shares how only through God’s grace was he able to find the courage not to give up when life seemed hopeless. Read today’s God Pause.

We gather at 11:00 a.m. CT in the Chapel of the Incarnation and online* for worship. This week, join us for a service of Holy Communion led by students from the International Student Association, who will share liturgy and music from their home contexts. Our preacher will be Venicious Reeves, Ph.D. student, and our presider will be Sumo Kokor, M.A. Student, with music provided by a number of international students.
*Bulletins for those joining online will be linked in the description of the service on youtube.
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Saint Cloud VA Health Care System, in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, has openings in their summer 2025 CPE program. For more information, contact Daniel Duggan at Daniel.Duggan@va.gov.

Venicious Reeves, Ph.D. Candidate
Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Gullixson Hall, Room 103
The oral examination is a public event open to faculty, students, and staff. However, other than the candidate, only faculty members have speaking privileges. What is a Ph.D. oral defense? The oral defense is the final step before graduation for Ph.D. degree candidates. The student has finished all research and is presenting a thesis that is an original contribution to the field of scholarship. A copy of the completed thesis is available prior to the defense for those in the Luther Seminary community. Read “Developing Ministries of Care Responsive to the Lived Situation of the Zogo People: Addressing Contexts of Trauma, Stigmatization, and Poverty in Post-Civil War Liberia.”

To support students who may be facing food insecurity, Luther Seminary operates a direct-order grocery process for the seminary community. Luther Seminary’s Grocery Assistance Program is a lifeline for students facing food insecurity. Started during the pandemic, this vital program continues to provide essential groceries to an average of 25 students each week. Through the program, students can request necessary food items that are then carefully processed, purchased, and delivered to campus by dedicated volunteers. This initiative not only helps students meet their nutritional needs but also fosters a sense of community and support within the seminary. Your generous donation will ensure that this program can continue to make a real difference in the lives of Luther Seminary students. On the Grocery Assistance Program webpage, you can make a one-time or recurring gift to support this important ministry.

In this devotion, Vernon J. Bittner ’61 M.Th., Th.D., shares how, when we encounters God’s truth, we see that God is both good and faithful. Read today’s God Pause.