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Operations staff wish to share with those who work and office in Gullixson Hall that on Friday, May 2, the heating boilers will be shut down—to keep the building from overheating during the work day. This likely will result in some uncomfortable mornings when the overnight temperatures trend below normal daytime temperatures. Please dress accordingly and consider wearing clothing “in layers” so you can be comfortable throughout the day. Why do we do this? Steam heat cannot be turned on and off within a normal day. Steam heating systems require active steam (212 degrees) at the radiator to function, meaning the entire steam distribution system is hot. When the system is turned off, all of the active steam condenses back to water and is returned to the boiler. To turn the system back on requires reheating all of the water back to 212 degrees, which take a full day. We do monitor weather and chose a day where, moving forward, it seems that most days will provide warmer temperatures. This month the temperature predictions are difficult. If you have any concerns, please contact Rob Verke, rverke001@luthersem.edu.

In this devotion, Elizabeth Callen ’23 M.Div., reminds us that even in the valleys of life, God is with us. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Elizabeth Callen ’23 M.Div., notes how resurrection stories bear witness to a savior who enters death itself to bring us into life. Read today’s God Pause.

Join our chapel staff for a text study today at 11:00 a.m. CT on Zoom (link in email). We will study the Revised Common Lectionary texts for this coming Sunday.

Thanks to all who attended the clergy tax webinar on April 30. You can find the recording online. You can reach out to David Cleaver-Bartholomew for help with clergy taxes by email: David@clergytaxhelp.com Let him know you are a Luther Seminary student. The Stewardship Leaders Program will pay for your introductory conversation—should you decide to complete your taxes with him, it would be at your own expense.

In this devotion, Kathleen M. U. Lowery ’00 M.Div. asks that God will help us to move beyond our mistakes. Read today’s God Pause.