Isaac Villegas, author of Migrant God—the ABIDE summer book read—will join the seminary community via Zoom on Monday, September 8 at 12 p.m. CT. Whether or not you are in an ABIDE book group, you are welcome to join in person in OCC 10 (bring your own lunch) or via Zoom (link in email). We hope you’ll join in this important discussion of current immigration concerns in light of Christian faith praxis.
Archives for August 2025
Seminarians in Formation with the Order of Lutheran Franciscans
If you are enrolled in any program of study through Luther Seminary and also in any stage of formation in the Order of Lutheran Franciscans (ELCA), please contact Brother Doug Dockter at ddockter001@luthersem.edu. Pax et bonum!
God Pause for August 27: Hebrews 13
In this devotion, Mary Bauer ’08 M.Div., reminds us that the law challenges and inspires us and God’s promise gives us strength to live lives of faith. Read today’s God Pause.
Community Potluck – Today
Students, faculty, and staff, join us Wednesday, August 27, after chapel for the Luther Community summer potluck. We’ll gather around 11:30 a.m. in the OCC dining room. Bring a dish to share—and do come even if you don’t have a dish to share! Plates, napkins, and silverware provided.
—Staff and Faculty Engagement Team
Final Summer Communion Today
We will gather one more time this Wednesday for our Super Simple Summer Service of Sacrament. We’ll meet at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of the Incarnation for confession, scripture, prayer, and communion.
Doughnuts with Shawn Zimmer
Shawn Zimmer and his wife, Melissa, are expecting a new addition to their family in September. Please stop by Bockman Hall 116 at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27 to have a doughnut and join the Operations and Technology teams in congratulating Shawn.