Archives for September 20, 2026

In this devotion, Carol Seilhymer ’16 M.Div., says that each new day brings new challenges and opportunities to love and serve God and one another. Read today’s God Pause.

Here’s the schedule of RFS activities for today and tomorrow. For complete details, see the Fall 2026 RFS schedule and Fall 2026 Moodle site. Also note: campus security | campus pastor availability | weather-related announcements

Sunday, September 20
8:45 a.m. —Bus leaves Luther Seminary for Christ Church Lutheran (9:30 a.m. – worship service, full schedule and sign-up
12:30–6:20 p.m. —Classes
3:00 p.m. —“Linner” – Augsburg Student Housing Conversation – OCC Dining Room during linner

Monday, September 21
8:00–10:50 a.m. —Classes
11:00–11:30 a.m. —Chapel: Convocation
11:30–12:30 p.m. —Lunch with Faculty Advisors
12:30–4:20 p.m. —Classes
4:30–5:30 p.m. —Headshots
6:30–8:30 p.m. —Hymntap with the Fleshpots of Egypt

Luther Seminary’s Reconciling in Christ (RIC) advocacy committee will be hosting a free ice cream social on Sunday, September 20, after RFS classes let out at 6:30 p.m. Stop by the OCC patio (or dining room if it rains) for some sweet treats and a chance to learn more about the committee that helps work to ensure Luther is a welcoming and inclusive space for all students. If you have questions, contact Joellen Barak at jbarak001@luthersem.edu

After a long day at RFS, one understands why Katharina von Bora Luther ran a brewery. Luther Seminary friends are invited to join Eric Nelson (M.Div. student) at Padraigs Brewing for a Give Day fundraiser! Come in this Saturday and Sunday, or Tuesday and Wednesday evening (9/19, 9/20, 9/22, 9/23), when every $10 Give Day donation is $3 off a pint of craft Irish beer. Just donate at luthersem.edu/give-day. Come to the corner of Broadway and Central in Northeast and show the Padraig’s beertender your “thank you” email from Luther. Sláinte!

Consider applying for Luther Seminary’s Graduate Preaching Fellowship, a unique and generous fellowship that allows you to study preaching and ministry in a variety of cultural contexts. Travel to and learn from rural, suburban, and urban communities in domestic and/or international contexts. Any student in any degree program at Luther Seminary can apply, and your fellowship can last anywhere from 1 to 12 months. Your experience as a graduate preaching fellow begins after your graduation from Luther Seminary. Applications are processed on a rolling basis, and decisions are made within 30 days. Learn more about eligibility, application process, and other details and start your application today. Read Graduate Preaching Fellowship Propels Luther Seminary Alums.

Church Anew and Convergence are hosting PREACH, a preaching conference, held from October 18-21 in-person in Eden Prairie, MN, and virtually. Luther’s Compelling Preaching Grant are sponsors and have a limited number of registrations for Luther Student to attend. Learn more and register here. The seminarian discount code is preach-seminarian.