Archives for September 15, 2025

In this devotion, Hope Deutscher ’13 M.Div., notes that God sees beyond our outward appearances and knows our heart’s truth. Read today’s God Pause.

All are invited to the Dubliner this evening for beer and hymns with the Fleshpots of Egypt from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Student Affairs will be providing pizza. You are encouraged to carpool—there is not a shuttle for this event.

As we wrap up fall RFS sessions, please note that the second Winter RFS session (January 14–16) will be held at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in south Minneapolis rather than here on campus. Why? As we explore options for our new physical space, holding an off-site RFS experiment will help us learn a lot and imagine new possibilities. Mount Olivet is a vibrant congregation where several of our alums serve in leadership roles. Students will still register for RFS via the normal process starting in October. All details related to transportation, food, and logistics will be shared as the date gets closer. For now, please contact academicdean@luthersem.edu with any questions.

Have you completed at least one year of coursework and are wondering what your next step might be with ELCA Candidacy? Ashley Wheeler, associate director of Candidacy and Vocational Formation, will be hosting several Endorsement Info Sessions in September. Sign up for an info session here.

Welcome new and returning students to our 2025-26 academic year! Operations is hiring, and we invite students to apply for the service positions we have available. Operations teams support most daily activities within the seminary buildings—service desk, grounds maintenance, custodial maintenance, facility maintenance, and events such as RFS. Apply online on the Student Employment page and join a group of dedicated peers supporting and maintaining the learning and working environment for all.