Archives for May 2025

The next Faith After Deconstruction Meet Up will be today—Friday, May 9 at 9:30 a.m. CT on Zoom (link in email). Even though it’s a busy time here at the end of the semester, we hope to see you there! FAD is open to the whole Luther Community, especially those with experience in more evangelical-fundamentalist spaces, as we engage in nuanced and supportive conversation. This month, we’re going to do a little book club, discussing the graphic novel Blankets by Craig Thompson. We apologize for the late notice, but since it is a graphic novel, it’s a quick read. If you don’t have time to read it, you are more than welcome to join anyway. We will also discuss two articles shared recently in our group chat: WWJD: You Sure You Want to Know? and Why I Am Christian Again. Questions? Email Lauren Mildahl (lmildahl001).

In honor of AAPI Heritage Month in May, the Office of Inclusion and Belonging at Luther Seminary and Professor Kristofer Phan Coffman invite you to follow along with the new substack Luther through Asian Eyes. Professor Coffman will be sharing stories of Asian and Asian (American) faculty, students, and alumni and posts explaining different aspects of Asian (American) Christian history.

In this devotion, Elizabeth Callen ’23 M.Div., prays that the Good Shepherd will keep us in his care now and always. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Elizabeth Callen ’23 M.Div., reminds us that God is always making all things new. Read today’s God Pause.

Operations staff wish to share with those who work and office in Gullixson Hall that on Friday, May 2, the heating boilers will be shut down—to keep the building from overheating during the work day. This likely will result in some uncomfortable mornings when the overnight temperatures trend below normal daytime temperatures. Please dress accordingly and consider wearing clothing “in layers” so you can be comfortable throughout the day. Why do we do this? Steam heat cannot be turned on and off within a normal day. Steam heating systems require active steam (212 degrees) at the radiator to function, meaning the entire steam distribution system is hot. When the system is turned off, all of the active steam condenses back to water and is returned to the boiler. To turn the system back on requires reheating all of the water back to 212 degrees, which take a full day. We do monitor weather and chose a day where, moving forward, it seems that most days will provide warmer temperatures. This month the temperature predictions are difficult. If you have any concerns, please contact Rob Verke, rverke001@luthersem.edu.

In this devotion, Elizabeth Callen ’23 M.Div., reminds us that even in the valleys of life, God is with us. Read today’s God Pause.