Archives for November 2025

In this devotion, Mary Ann Bowman ’04 M.Div., prays that we might be God’s hands, feet, and lips as we do God’s work in our communities and around the world. Read today’s God Pause.

Staff and faculty, please join us today—Tuesday, November 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in OCC 10 or on Zoom (link in email)—for a fun, creative adventure mapping our educational offerings hosted by the Integrated Learning Working Group. Bring your lunch—we will provide some treats and surprises.

The dropping temperatures are especially cold for our newest students unused to Minnesota’s quickly changing seasons. Because most international students arrive from warm-weather countries, they have no cold-weather clothing to bring with them. International Student and Scholar Affairs (ISSA) is collecting warm-winter gear in good, usable condition for our international students. Along with winter coats, most needed are hats, scarves, neck gaiters, gloves, mittens, boots, sweaters, and sweatshirts. Adult sizes only, specifically:
– Men’s: medium or large; boots sized 9 (one sized 10.5, one sized 11.5/12)
– Women: one medium, one large; boots sized 7
You may bring your donations to Student Affairs in Bockman 249 or leave them in the tub outside the office. No additional clothing is being accepted at this time. Any items not used by our community will be donated locally to those in need. Questions? Contact Stanley Ayashim, Residential Life Coordinator, or Chenar Howard, ISSA Director. Thank you!

In this devotion, Mary Ann Bowman ’04 M.Div., urges us to turn to God with reverence—with a healthy fear and respect for God—and thus to live. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Marlene Elmstrom ’94 M.Div., ponders Jesus’ teaching that eternal life with God is beyond our imagining. Read today’s God Pause.

For an easy way to stay informed about upcoming events, check out the Luther Seminary Community calendar. Starting today, the calendar will share information about seminary events that are open to the entire Luther community, to all students, or to all faculty and/or staff. Examples include chapel, community meals, social events, and important dates like upcoming Residential Focus Sessions. (If you’re experiencing déjà vu, yes, this calendar existed before and is making a comeback!)

You can add the calendar to your regular Google calendar view and submit events via the community announcements submission process. Please note that this calendar is for informational purposes only and does not reserve a room for you—if you need to reserve a space, you must use Coursedog. Contact communic@luthersem.edu with questions.