In this devotion, Mara Stillson ’24 M.A. writes that while we live in the reality of sinfulness, pain, brokenness, oppression, and more, we come to God in prayer for moments of peace and the reminder that, in all times and in all places, God is present. Read today’s God Pause.
Announcements
Fall Fun Fest – October 29 [In-Person]
Come one, come all to the Fall Fun Fest on Thursday, October 29 at 4:30 p.m. CT in OCC Dining Room C. Here’s what can you expect. See you there!
- A pumpkin carving competition with prizes, judged by our very own Christian Eriksen, Karoline Lewis, and Mary Hess.
- Pizza, hot apple cider, and a hot chocolate bar
- A presentation on some origins of fall celebrations by Jack Hendricks
- Fellowship with staff, student, and faculty colleagues
First Call Info Session – November 5 [Online]
There will be a First Call Info Session on Thursday, November 5 at 12 p.m. for any ELCA interns who will be entering the First Call process in the next few months. Students can sign up online.
We Asked AI About Philo and Josephus …
For Luther Seminary Library’s new “brief bibliography” comparing Philo of Alexandria with Josephus, we asked Gemini and ChatGPT for help. Read their answers and check out our online resources on the impact these Jewish historians had on early Christianity.
God Pause for October 26: Revelation 7:9-17
In this devotion, Mara Stillson, ‘24 M.A. reminds us that God’s gifts are greater than we can imagine and more than we can attain on our own. Read today’s God Pause.
Food for Thought: What We’re Learning from the Alumni Experience Survey [Hybrid]
Please join the Office of Institutional Research on Tuesday, October 27 from 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. in OCC 10 and on Zoom (link in email) to learn about the Alumni ExperienceSurvey. This is a hybrid event with a free lunch for those attending in person. We will be sharing the survey design process, delivery experience, and what we are learning from the responses followed by a time for Q&A. If you have questions, email research@luthersem.edu.