Announcements

Have you completed at least one year of coursework and are wondering what your next step might be with ELCA Candidacy? Ashley Wheeler, associate director of Candidacy and Vocational Formation, will be hosting an Endorsement Info Session on Wednesday, June 10 at 2 p.m. CT on Zoom. Sign up for the Zoom link or to receive the recording.

In this devotion, Paul H. Moessner ’04 D.Min., prays that God would open our hearts and transform our wills so that we respect, share, and enjoy creation with all God’s children. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Paul H. Moessner ’04 D.Min., considers the difference between removing an oppressive ruler and establishing true freedom. Read today’s God Pause.

Syllabus Day for Summer Term is today—Monday June 8. Please plan to attend the 45-minute session with your professor today, where you will review the syllabus and be assigned any pre-work.
See times and Zoom links here.

Tuesday, June 9, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
OCC Dining Room
All are welcome to join this on-campus retreat for a time of learning more about Luther Seminary’s approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion called ABIDE—centered around our common commitments of accountability, belonging, inclusion, diversity, and equity. We will listen carefully to one another, celebrate the great work happening in our community, and spend time refocusing and reenergizing this work. This retreat is for those who have been engaged in ABIDE work to reconnect with one another as well as an opportunity for those new to this kind of work to engage the community’s approach. Direct any questions you might have to: abide@luthersem.edu. Snacks and lunch will be provided. Register here (with your seminary email) if you plan to attend so we can ensure adequate space and refreshments for all. The deadline to register is Monday, June 1.

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Saint Thomas has announced it is hosting the 2026 Institute on Theology and Disability, from June 15–17, 2026. They invite interested persons to join them in Saint Paul for three days of deep learning, community-building, and practice-based sharing. This unique conference brings together leading scholars, faith leaders, and community members—both disabled and non-disabled—to explore disability at the intersection of faith and theology. Discounts are offered for Luther Seminary staff and students: staff can attend the entire conference for $400, students for $250 (discount code LUTHERFULL). Daily rates for students are $125 for Monday and $75 for Tuesday and Wednesday (discount code LUTHERDAILY). Learn more and register here.