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Archives for 2026
God Pause for January 5: Isaiah 42
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.
Today Is Syllabus Day – Winter 2026
Syllabus Day for Winter 2026 RFS is today—Monday, January 5.
Review the Syllabus Day schedule here.
God Pause for January 2: John 1
In this devotion, David G. Larsen ’02 M.Div., prays that others would see in us that we are God’s children who have received grace. Read today’s God Pause.
January 2026 Employee Anniversaries
Congratulations to our colleagues celebrating work anniversaries in January!
- Lisa Cohen, 3 years – Seminary Relations
- Alicia Granholm, 4 years – Faith + Lead
- Jake Hennes, 8 years – Seminary Relations
- Ronald Hosek, 15 years – Maintenance
- Ken Reynhout, 6 years – Institutional Research
- Bill Silva-Breen, 29 years – Financial Aid
- Peter Watters, 9 years – Library Services
Pastor on Call during RFS
Pastor Steve Thomason, Dean of the Chapel, will be on throughout Winter RFS to provide pastoral support for your intensive experience on campus. If you would like to connect with him for spiritual care, please call 651-641-3331. Press 1 to call him directly, or press 2 to leave a message and/or a prayer request. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 first. You can also find general information for chapel, spiritual practices, and how to access spiritual direction and counseling on the seminary’s Chapel and Spiritual Life webpage.