Announcements

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.

In this devotion, Patti Beutel Hallback ’83 M.A., shares how we are surrounded by people of faith in our many communities—a living cloud of witnesses to Jesus. Read today’s God Pause.

Luther Seminary is hosting Healthy Boundaries Workshops this summer. All new students and any returning students who haven’t completed this non-degree requirement are encouraged to register. Certificates of completion are provided to each participant after you have completed both Parts I and II. All dates and times for Part I are online via Zoom:

• Thursday, August 14, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CT
• Thursday, August 14, 7–8 p.m. CT
• Monday, August 18, 2–3 pm CT
• Friday, August 22, 8–9 a.m. CT

Pre-registration is required prior to each workshop. Register online here.

In this devotion, Patti Beutel Hallback ’83 M.A., reminds us that all are in need of God’s mercy and justice. Read today’s God Pause.

After more than nine years of faithful service at Luther Seminary, Dawn Alitz will be transitioning out of her staff role as Director of Coaching and Events with Faith+Lead, effective August 30. From her early work as Director of Lifelong Learning to her more recent leadership in coaching and events, Dawn’s steady presence, deep faith, and commitment to our mission have touched so many lives. We are deeply grateful for Dawn’s faithful leadership and for the impact she’s made across so many of our programs and partnerships. In lieu of a farewell gathering, Dawn invites those who wish to say goodbye to reach out personally for coffee or to share a card. Feel free to connect directly with her before August 30. Questions? Contact Alicia Granholm, senior director of Faith+Lead, agranholm001@luthersem.edu.

In the midst of war in Ukraine, St. Sophia still stands as a symbol of the Orthodox Church. This month, the Luther Seminary Library features a new bibliography on Orthodox Christianity, which includes hundreds of books, eBooks, and more from the fourth century Church Fathers to today’s Orthodox Church.