Archives for 2026

Faculty and staff, do you have professional news that you’d like to share with Story magazine readers? Have you recently published a book or article or presented publicly? Did you represent Luther Seminary at a conference or other event? Submit your news to communic@luthersem.edu by January 30.

In this devotion, Stephen Pera ’88 M.Div. reflects on godly wisdom, which surpasses human intelligence and displays itself in sincere faith and genuine love. Read today’s God Pause.

We gather at 11 a.m. Central in the Chapel of the Incarnation and online via YouTube for a student-led Service of Holy Communion. Rachel Wyffels, M.Div. student, will preach and Rev. Bernard Mushi, M.A. student, will preside. Share your prayer requests here.

The 1095C Forms (ACAs) are now available in the employee’s account.

• Log in to Rippling
• Click on your profile picture in the upper right
• My profile>My Pay>Taxes>Documents
• Select: 2025 Employer-Provided Health Insurance
• Download PDF

Please email hr@luthersem.edu if you have any issues or questions.

If you’re going to be at the ELCA Extravaganza—join us Friday, January 30 from 5-7 p.m. at the Shark Bar (just a short walk from the E) for drinks, apps, and conversation All students, alums, and Luther Seminary friends are welcome. Contact Jen or Jessi in Admissions with any questions. See you in Saint Louis!

Following Grace Pomroy’s 2023 Funding Forward Research Project—which took a broad look at how ministries across North America are experimenting with alternative income sources and self-sustaining ministries—many congregations have requested more information about what sustainable ministry looks like in rural and small town contexts. Grace would appreciate your help in identifying any congregations that you believe might be a good case study site. You can find out more about the specifics of the research project and submit congregation recommendations using this google form by January 31.