Announcements

In this devotion, Rodger Prois ’93 M.Div., asks how big our God is. Read today’s God Pause.

Here’s the schedule of RFS activities for today and tomorrow. For complete details, see the Summer 2025 RFS schedule. Also note: campus security | campus pastor availability | weather-related announcements | Summer 2025 RFS Moodle Site

Tuesday, June 17
1:00-3:00 p.m. —Poster Showcase-Cultivating New Christian Communities Fellowship, OCC Narthex
6:00-8:30 p.m. —Aus Memorial Lecture with Will Willimon, “Jesus: The Most Interesting Word We Have for the World”
– Register today for online version of event

Wednesday, June 18
8:00-10:50 a.m. —RFS 2 Classes
11:00-11:40 a.m. —Chapel – Guest Preacher Will Willimon
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. —Lunch – Dean on call available for conversation in OCC Café
12:30-4:20 p.m. —RFS 2 Classes
4:30-6:30 p.m. —Happy Hour at Station 280

Check out this week’s blog post from Dean of the Chapel Steve Thomason—Will Willimon Preaching in Chapel on Wednesday.

The Stewardship Leaders Program, in collaboration with Thrivent Charitable, invites you to apply for an endowment lab grant. This grant program is designed to support Luther Seminary students, faculty, staff, and programs. All applications must align with Luther Seminary’s welcome, vision, and mission statements, and the project must benefit the Luther Seminary community. Total amount awarded will be up to $13,300 with a maximum single grant award of $4,000. Grant applications will be judged by the summer Money and Mission of the Church class as part of their education on endowments. Find out more and apply online. Grant applications must be received by August 3, and winners will be notified by the end of August. If you have any questions about the program or the application please email Grace Pomroy, Director of the Stewardship Leaders Program at gpomroy001@luthersem.edu.

In response to requests from the broader ELCA community, Seminary Relations, Academic Affairs, and Faith+Lead are excited to announce a new experiment designed to fill a gap for those exploring ministry but who may not be ready for seminary. This two-year residency program partners with organizations like churches, camps, and campus ministries to provide mentoring, curriculum, and a cohort to those without seminary degrees who are entering paid ministry in these organizations. The residency combines practical ministry experience with spiritual formation and targeted education through Faith+Lead Academy coursework in the first year, with a strong recommendation for residents to begin a graduate certificate in their second year. We currently have two confirmed organizational partners and are delighted that Kurty Darling has agreed to direct this donor-funded initiative with a cohort starting this fall. If you’d like to know more, contact Elizabeth Schoenknecht, Terri Elton, or Susan Brooks.

Looking for strategies to manage your money on a tight budget? Curious how much you can expect to earn after seminary? Grace Pomroy, Director of the Stewardship Leaders Program, will be available on Tuesday morning, June 17, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. to talk about your financial wellness. You bring your questions and Grace will create a shame-free, brave space for a confidential financial wellness conversation. Sign up for a time today. Won’t be in town on Tuesday? Sign up for a time to meet via Zoom post-RFS. Can’t find a time that works for your schedule? Email Grace at gpomroy001@luthersem.edu.