Archives for October 2025

In this devotion, Dan Schewe ’15 M.Div., prays that we might see ourselves as God does. Read today’s God Pause.

Students, staff, and faculty are invited to join the Future Space Working Group for an engaging Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, October 29 from noon to 1 p.m. CT. This hybrid event will take place in OCC 10, and participants can also join us on Zoom. During September, the architectural firm RSP conducted a series of insightful visioning sessions with our community members—students, staff, and faculty—to gather ideas and aspirations for our future space. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the discoveries made and the exciting next steps ahead! Our panel will feature participants from the visioning sessions, including Professor Kathryn Schifferdecker, Student Council President Jack Hendricks, and Librarian Peter Watters. Bring your lunch and your questions, and let’s envision our future together. A recording of this Lunch & Learn event will be distributed with RSP’s full report immediately after the event.

Join Ashley Wheeler, associate director of candidacy and vocational formation, and Deacon Krista Anderson, Region 3 candidacy and leadership manager and program director for the support of ministers of word and service, for an information session on candidacy on Wednesday, October 29, 12:30-1:30 p.m. We will walk through the different aspects of candidacy and how to prepare for next steps and will answer any questions you might have. This is recommended for any ELCA students who are entranced or in the process of entrance as well as anyone in discernment on rostered ministry with the ELCA. This will be a hybrid event. Coffee, tea, and desserts will be provided for those able to attend in person. Register online today.

In this devotion, Dan Schewe ’15 M.Div., considers Daniel’s view of reality, different from the might-makes-right worldview. Read today’s God Pause.

In fact, dozens of new titles have just been added for your fall reading. Whether you’re looking for books or e-books on social justice and politics, biblical studies, theology, church history, spiritual formation, or ministry and leadership, you can check out this list of our newest titles. We also have many new books on literature and the arts, such as the works of prize-winning American novelists Marilynne Robinson and Frederick Buechner, known for their depiction of faith and rural life, or religion and science.

In this devotion, Cheryl Rondeau-Bassett ’15 M.Div., reminds us that we do not receive what we deserve but rather God is merciful to us in spite of what we do. Read today’s God Pause.