In this devotion, Steven Nelson ’76 M.Div., wonders if, in our distracted culture, we can continue to listen to and feel Jesus’ presence in our life and in the world. Read today’s God Pause.
Archives for January 16, 2026
RFS Schedule for Today and Tomorrow
Here’s the schedule of RFS activities for today and tomorrow. For complete details, see the Winter 2026 RFS schedule. Also note: campus security | campus pastor availability | weather-related announcements | Winter 2026 RFS Moodle Site
Friday, January 16
7:15 a.m. —Doors open, coffee and breakfast treats available
8:00-8:30 a.m. —Chapel
8:45-11:30 a.m. —RFS 2 Classes
11:50 a.m.-12:30 p.m. —Lunch
12:30-4:20 p.m. —RFS 2 Classes
Luther Closed January 19 for MLK Observances
A friendly reminder from the HR team that Luther Seminary will be closed on Monday, January 19 in observance of MLK Day
Staff and Faculty: Submit Your News for the Summer 2026 Issue of Story
Faculty and staff, do you have professional news that you’d like to share with Story magazine readers? Have you recently published a book or article or presented publicly? Did you represent Luther Seminary at a conference or other event? Submit your news to communic@luthersem.edu by January 30.
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