In this devotion, Richard O. Hill ’73 M.Div., considers how we discover each day that God is indeed merciful and gracious. Read today’s God Pause.
Archives for July 14, 2026
Fall Registration and Advising Support
Fall registration continues this week and we are excited to help you prepare for the semester ahead!
Fall Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. CT on the following dates:
- Tuesday, July 7: Seniors, Interns, Affiliated Students, ThM, and PhD Students
- Wednesday, July 8: Middlers
- Thursday, July 9: Juniors and Certificate Students
- Friday, July 10: Non-Degree Students
- Tuesday, July 14: New Admits Beginning Fall Term
To provide additional support, virtual advising sessions will be available via Zoom (link in email) on the following days:
- July 14 (New Student Registration Day) from 9:00–11:00 a.m. CT
During these sessions, members of the Advising Team and Registrar’s Office will be available to answer questions about fall courses, registration requirements, and any technical issues you may encounter while registering. Email Advising@luthersem.edu with course planning questions.
New Moodle Candidacy Resource Page
If you are a student in ELCA candidacy or are interested in learning more—join this Moodle page, a general resource page with many helpful links, tools, and videos. For specific questions related to your own journey, reach out directly to your synod of candidacy or to candidacy@luthersem.edu.
Institutional Research Office – Phishing Email
Some members of the Luther Seminary community recently received a fraudulent phishing email related to an apparent internship opportunity, purportedly from someone in the Office of Institutional Research. For future reference, communication from the Office of Institutional Research will come only from its official email address—research@luthersem.edu. If you ever suspect you may have received a fraudulent email, you are advised to immediately contact the Office of Technology at helpdesk@luthersem.edu.
Welcoming Asher Bruce Wheeler
Please join us in welcoming Ashley and Aaron Wheeler’s newest addition, Asher Bruce Wheeler, born on Thursday, July 9 at 9:28 p.m. Baby, mom, and dad are home and are delighted to share this good news. We offer prayers of health for the whole family. Email Jessi (jleclearvachta002@luthersem.edu), Jen (jgruendler001@luthersem.edu), or Emily (erovahegener001@luthersem.edu) if you’d like to jump on the meal train. Congratulations, Ashley and Aaron—and welcome Asher!