Archives for 2025

You are invited to join in community faith formation every weekday at 11:00 a.m. CT. We gather in a variety of ways and places. See the schedule below to see how you can join us in-person and online.

Monday, November 3, 11:00 a.m. CT
Text Study with the chapel staff on Zoom (link in email).

Tuesday, November 4, 11:00 a.m. CT
Contemplative Practice in the Meditation Chapel and on Zoom.

Wednesday, November 5, 11:00 a.m. CT
Service of Holy Communion — Chapel of the Incarnation and livestreamed.
Style: Contemplative
Leader: Steve Thomason, Dean of the Chapel

Thursday, November 6, 11:00 a.m. CT
Lunch Church in the OCC Dining Room
Topic: All Saints
Speaker: Ashley Wheeler, Associate Director of Candidacy and Vocational Formation

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In this devotion, Dan Schewe ’15 M.Div., reminds us that we are called to respond to hatred with love and to see what follows. Read today’s God Pause.

On Friday, October 31, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., the Luther Seminary Library is opening the doors of the rare book room for a Reformation Day Open House. Come wander our most mysterious little corner, enjoy the old books and oddities, and get a peek at the spooky/beautiful side of church history. Drop in any time, bring a friend, and celebrate Reformation Day with us in proper nerdy style.

Help at the table or just attend sessions! This annual fall favorite is a great way for students, staff, and faculty to build relationships across faith traditions. Register for free and let Jessi (jleclearvachta002@luthersem.edu) know if you’d like to help at the Luther table.

I would like to thank our Luther community for your contributions to the seminary’s grocery assistance program. Students have expressed that they are deeply grateful for this gesture of love and care. If any student finds themselves in need of such assistance, please email deanofstudents@luthersem.edu.
—Leon Rodrigues

Step into what’s next with a heart full of faith and head full of questions. Lay leaders are the heart and soul of today’s church, carrying out vital ministry work and shaping the faith communities of the future. The School for Lay Ministry is a year-long program designed to provide theologically sound training and leadership development for lay leaders. The next cohort begins January 24, 2026, and the program includes on-demand lessons, live cohort meetings, and expert guidance from experienced instructors.
– Participants gain skills in preaching, pastoral care, and more.
– Program supports a lay-led, clergy-supported model of ministry, empowering lay leaders to lead confidently and effectively in their churches and communities.
Share this opportunity with your lay leaders. Together, we can strengthen the future of the church by investing the people who share the good news. Learn more and register today.