Archives for 2026

In this devotion, Bill Boelter ’87 M.Div., observes how, despite threats to the church in many places, the church remains alive, active, and even growing in those places. Read today’s God Pause.

Join us for lunch after chapel on April 22 for our Society of Stewards donor event. You’ll hear testimonies from current Ph.D. students Ruth Ibrahim and Danielle Dokman, and will hear from past Luther Seminary president David Tiede, who supports Ph.D. students through his scholarship gifts. The event is open to all students, faculty, and staff, and lunch will be provided.

For Earth Day 2026, we’re asking, “What’s up with the wild weather and other climate trends we see around the globe?” and wondering how to talk about it in ministry settings. See this Luther Seminary Library guide to resources on Global Warming, Climate Change, and Christian Faith.

Join Kirsten Schlewitz ’25 M.A., on Earth Day—Wednesday, April 22 at 7 p.m. CT—for a Zoom presentation on “Ecological Peacebuilding.” Kirsten will explore the vital importance of ecological peacebuilding during global crises and examine what scripture teaches us about creation care. She will offer a distinctively Lutheran perspective alongside practical ways for Christians to help restore the planet. A graduate of Luther’s Justice and Reconciliation program, Kirsten is currently doing peacebuilding work in Europe. Feel free to share this with any students or colleagues interested in environmental theology, congregational outreach, or finding tangible sources of hope through hands-on action. Register here.

In this devotion, Bill Boelter ’87 M.Div., says that the twenty-third psalm carries a message to be remembered throughout our lives. Read today’s God Pause.

Join the seminaries of the ELCA Admissions Cohort for a virtual fireside chat on Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m. CT. Hear from current pastors, deacons, and faith leaders as we explore seminary discernment and resources for LGBTQ+ prospective students. Current seminarians are welcome to attend as well and hear from panelists from ELCA churchwide, Queer Confirmation, and Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries. Invite folks you know who are discerning seminary to attend. Register here.