Announcements

In this devotion, Patti Beutel Hallback ’83 M.A., prays that Jesus would guide us to know when to stand up and when to sit down. Read today’s God Pause.

Isaac Villegas, author of Migrant God—the ABIDE summer book read—will join the seminary community via Zoom on Monday, September 8 at 12 p.m. CT. Whether or not you are in an ABIDE book group, you are welcome to join in person in OCC 10 (bring your own lunch) or via Zoom (link in email). We hope you’ll join in this important discussion of current immigration concerns in light of Christian faith praxis.

Many of us are in the season of life where our parents’ life circumstances are ever-changing and can be challenging for us as adult children. Mary Hess and Jody Nyenhuis will co-facilitate this gathering in the Meditation Chapel from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9. Please come and share this sacred space for conversation and deep listening with one another.

Are you interested in participating in Word & World as a student member of the Editorial Board? Word & World is the quarterly journal of theology for Christian ministry published by the faculty of the seminary. Its work is guided by the staff and an Editorial Board made up of seven members of the Luther faculty and two students. The students are full voting members of the board. One student position is open for the 2025–2026 academic year, starting September 1, 2025. Membership on the board is voluntary and unsalaried, but students do get the opportunity to participate in the life of a significant theological journal. Duties include regular attendance at board meetings (two or three per year) and thoughtful contribution to the board’s work, including bringing ideas for issues and authors. All students, in any program, are eligible. If you would like to be a student board member for 2025–2026, please reply both to Jennifer Pietz (board chair, jpietz002@luthersem.edu) and Mark Granquist (editor, mgranquist001@luthersem.edu) with a note that describes your interest in the position, your availability to serve, and your qualifications. Include your year, program, and anticipated graduation date. To be considered, these must be received by Friday, August 22, 2025. Let us know, too, if you have further questions.

Students, faculty, and staff, join us Wednesday, August 27, after chapel for the Luther Community summer potluck. We’ll gather around 11:30 a.m. in the OCC dining room. Bring a dish to share—and do come even if you don’t have a dish to share! Plates, napkins, and silverware provided.
—Staff and Faculty Engagement Team

In this devotion, Patti Beutel Hallback ’83 M.A., wonders whether we are paying close attention to God’s word. Read today’s God Pause.