Archives for January 2026

Check out this week’s blog post from Dean of the Chapel Steve Thomason—Jesus Baptism and a New Perspective.

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.

Want to share something in an upcoming edition of Inside Luther News, the seminary’s internal e-newsletter? Send your announcement to communic@luthersem.edu. Submit items for the February edition by Wednesday, January 14. Inside Luther News content is meant to be somewhat broader in scope—seasonal announcements, monthly reminders, stories about recent events or news of upcoming projects—than the daily Community Announcements posts and emails.

In this devotion, Paul Lutter ’99 M.Div., reminds us that the grace of God sets us free, that wherever worry and grief surface we are supported in surprising ways no matter what comes.
Read today’s God Pause.

Syllabus Day for Winter 2026 RFS is today—Monday, January 5.
Review the Syllabus Day schedule here.

Ready to step into 2026 with a new approach to your finances? Maybe you’re looking to better connect your money and your values, curious about future salary/benefits, or eager to create a plan that better aligns with your current financial situation? Grace Pomroy, director of the Stewardship Leaders Program, is here to accompany you. She will listen to your goals without shame or judgement and can help you figure out next steps.

• Schedule an in-person meeting with Grace on-campus during RFS Tuesday, January 13, 9-11 a.m.
• Schedule a Zoom meeting with Grace during RFS Tuesday, January 13, 1-3pm CT or on Mondays and Wednesdays throughout Winter term
• Questions? Contact Grace Pomroy at gpomroy001@luthersem.edu