Archives for August 12, 2025

In this devotion, Patti Beutel Hallback ’83 M.A., reminds us that all are in need of God’s mercy and justice. Read today’s God Pause.

After more than nine years of faithful service at Luther Seminary, Dawn Alitz will be transitioning out of her staff role as Director of Coaching and Events with Faith+Lead, effective August 30. From her early work as Director of Lifelong Learning to her more recent leadership in coaching and events, Dawn’s steady presence, deep faith, and commitment to our mission have touched so many lives. We are deeply grateful for Dawn’s faithful leadership and for the impact she’s made across so many of our programs and partnerships. In lieu of a farewell gathering, Dawn invites those who wish to say goodbye to reach out personally for coffee or to share a card. Feel free to connect directly with her before August 30. Questions? Contact Alicia Granholm, senior director of Faith+Lead, agranholm001@luthersem.edu.

In the midst of war in Ukraine, St. Sophia still stands as a symbol of the Orthodox Church. This month, the Luther Seminary Library features a new bibliography on Orthodox Christianity, which includes hundreds of books, eBooks, and more from the fourth century Church Fathers to today’s Orthodox Church.