Archives for September 22, 2026

Explore the history of writing, publishing, and libraries at Luther Seminary. Come to the library’s reading room any time during Fall RFS when the library is open to explore the history of writing and publication and the role libraries have played at each stage of the seminary’s history. The exhibit draws entirely from Luther’s rare book room and library resources and features illuminated manuscripts, papyri, art, and more. The exhibit will be open during regular library hours—10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, September 18, and during the week of RFS (Monday September 21 to Friday September 25.) For information contact Bryant Kumlin at bkumlin002@luthersem.edu.

Do you have questions, concerns, wonderments, or even worries about your personal financial situation? We got you! Grace Pomroy, Director of the Stewardship Leaders Program is a certified financial education instructor. She listens and provides support in a shame-free, judgement-free zone. Hundreds of students have talked with Grace and received valuable support. You determine the topics that will be covered based on your specific situation, then together with Grace, you’ll figure out what the next steps should be. Grace has time open on her calendar every week to meet with students via Zoom. Snag your time here.

Next Wednesday, September 23, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends will come together for 24 hours to support our shared mission and fuel the Sustaining Fund.
What’s happening?
– 11 a.m. – Chapel Service
– 11:40 a.m. – Community Meal
– 10:30 a.m to 1 p.m. – Student Gratitude Station (OCC 148): Wear your Luther swag to RFS and stop by to record a 1-minute thank-you video (or submit one online here) to help unlock a $5,000 grant for Student Council programming. Mark your calendars—we can’t wait to celebrate generosity and faith as a Luther community!

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!

On September 22, Craig Koester, professor of New Testament emeritus, presents “The Death of Jesus and the Message of Life: According to the Gospel of John.” Here’s a brief bibliography for Koester with links to other biblical theologians.