Announcements

In this devotion, Paul Kopka ’86 M.Div., offers thanks to God for giving us worth and loving us as we are. Read today’s God Pause.

We gather at 11:00 a.m. CT in the OCC Dining Room and on Zoom (link in email) for a time of intercessory prayer together. Feel free to bring your lunch and sit in fellowship as we pray for one another.
Share your prayer requests.

To support students who may be facing food insecurity, Luther Seminary operates a direct-order grocery process for the seminary community. Luther Seminary’s Grocery Assistance Program is a lifeline for students facing food insecurity. Started during the pandemic, this vital program continues to provide essential groceries to an average of 25 students each week. Through the program, students can request necessary food items that are then carefully processed, purchased, and delivered to campus by dedicated volunteers. This initiative not only helps students meet their nutritional needs but also fosters a sense of community and support within the seminary. Your generous donation will ensure that this program can continue to make a real difference in the lives of Luther Seminary students. On the Grocery Assistance Program webpage, you can make a one-time or recurring gift to support this important ministry.

If you haven’t already submitted your application to graduate, it will now be open on MyLutherNet through October 15. This is for students completing their academic work during the 2024-2025 academic year and includes those finishing up internship during the summer of 2025. If your plans have changed or you are unable to access the application on MyLutherNet, please email registrar@luthersem.edu.

What are Pocket Surveys? Pocket Surveys are short surveys to gauge student views about your experiences with various processes and offices on campus. These surveys will be distributed four times during this academic year to all students. Pocket surveys are can be done on a desktop, laptop, tablet, or smart phone and will take five minutes at the most to complete. Taking the survey is voluntary, but we urge you to share your thoughts! These are confidential and anonymous. You don’t have to answer questions you are not comfortable with. We ask for demographic information as part of our commitment to inclusion and belonging. We want to acknowledge and respect how diversity influences perspectives. General results are shared with the Luther Seminary campus community. This month the focus is on the Admission’s Office and your experiences with admission to Luther Seminary. The survey is open now until October 11. Take the survey online today. Questions? Please contact Trina in the Office of Institutional Research (research@luthersem.edu).

Rippling training will be conducted via Zoom on October 8 and 9 (same training offered on different days). Each session will last 60 minutes and is designed for all employees. Calendar invitations have been sent to employees, and the session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend. Topics to be covered include:

• Getting started with Rippling
• Accessing your Rippling account
• Core functionality
• Time and attendance

We encourage all employees to attend and take advantage of this valuable training opportunity.