Archives for 2025

When calling 911, it is important to provide a serviceable building address. Many of us have 2481 Como Ave committed to memory, but this is not an address to use for an emergency call in any circumstance. If the emergency is in or near the following buildings, provide these addresses to the dispatcher:

• Olson Campus Center —1490 Fulham Street, St. Paul
• Bockman Hall — 2375 Como Avenue, St. Paul
• Gullixson Hall — 2375 Como Avenue, St. Paul

Then, go/stay outside to meet the ambulance wherever it parks and help guide the response team into the correct building and to the elevator as needed.

In this devotion, John Soyster ’79 M.Div., reminds us that, like Timothy, we all need others in our lives who will be the means by which God sends us new breaths of faith. Read today’s God Pause.

We are honored to welcome Archbishop Musa Panti Filibus—Archbishop of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and former President of the Lutheran World Federation—to our community on Wednesday, October 1. He will attend worship with us in the chapel at 11 a.m. and join the Dean of the Chapel in blessing and baptizing children. Immediately following worship, Archbishop Filibus with present a Conversation & Lunch in the OCC dining room on the topic of “The Future of the Church: Lessons from the Global South.” This is a unique opportunity to hear from one of the foremost voices in the global Lutheran communion. After chapel, grab your lunch and bring your questions for a rich and engaging discussion.

Do you love making a joyful noise and singing with your peers? All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join the Seminary choir. We rehearse weekly in the chapel and sing about once a month during Wednesday worship. People of all singing and music-reading abilities are welcome! Please fill out this online form to indicate your interest and your preferred/available weekly rehearsal time. If you have any questions, please contact student director Sarah Yotter, syotter001@luthersem.edu.

In this devotion, John Soyster ’79 M.Div., notes the rich assortment of synonyms David provides for his faith: trust, delight, commitment, stillness, hope. Read today’s God Pause.

The Stewardship Leaders Program, in partnership with Thrivent Charitable, is excited to announce the 6 recipients of the 2025 Endowment Lab granting process. We had 10 amazing applications to review and hard decisions to make. Thank you to the students of the summer term course Money and the Mission of the Church for evaluating the grant proposals, asking clarifying questions, and selecting the winners based on Luther Seminary’s mission, vision, and values:

• Discernment Retreat, Jen Gruendler)
• Braking Bread Together, Emily Rova-Hegener) – event coming soon
• Be Still, Alison Westphal
• Environmental Sustainability for Campus Meals, Kathryn Schifferdecker and Alan Padgett – you can thank them for the plates/silverware during RFS
• Table of Light, Patty Cutshall-Bailey
• Bockman Porch Music, Stanley Ayashim – what a fun first event during fall RFS!