Announcements

Join us on Wednesday, July 23 after chapel for the Luther Community summer potluck. We’ll gather around 11:30 in the OCC dining room. Bring a dish to share (and do come even if you don’t have a dish to share!). Plates, napkins, and silverware will be provided.

We’re taking you out to the ball game! Join the Luther Seminary community for a night of baseball and fellowship for the 32nd annual Twins Lutheran Night on August 14 at 6:40 p.m.. Lutheran churches from all over the Twin Cities metro area will be in attendance! Sign up using this form and indicate your carpool needs/abilities. Questions? Email communitylife@luthersem.edu.

On Wednesday, August 6, join us to experience rural culture at Farmfest 2025 in Morgan, Minnesota. We will leave at 7 a.m. in a van from the seminary and arrive around 9:30. This is an opportunity to learn about the economics, politics, and lifestyle of rural and small-town people in this part of the midwest. This event is aimed at farmers in the region by its organizers. Thanks to generous donors, the cost to attend (transportation, tickets, meal) is covered.

• On the drive in and out of the city we will talk about the variety of crops, farming techniques, and communities as we travel. If you don’t know much about farming or small town Minnesota, there will be opportunities to ask questions and learn more.
• We will walk around and see farm machinery and other technology, agriculture companies and organizations, and demonstrations. The scale of these machines, their cost and technology will be interesting as we think about what it means for the future of rural communities and congregations. 
• The event is set on the historic Gilfillan Farm of Morgan, Minnesota. We hope to have a local pastor join us for part of the day to talk about rural and small town ministry.
• There are food booths to purchase meals inside for lunch. 

Please sign up on this form to indicate your interest and/or your intent to join us. If you are able to drive, indicate that too. Questions? Email Jon Anderson, Director of Rural Ministries, at janderson008@luthersem.edu.

Luther Seminary is excited to be one of six seminaries chosen to host the Smithsonian Institute’s touring exhibit on human origins during the Fall of 2025. The Luther community is encouraged to take advantage of the programmatic offerings that will be a part of this exciting opportunity to explore the relationship between science and theology using human evolution as a centerpiece. More information is forthcoming, but please plan to join us during Fall RFS, September 15-19, when the Smithsonian will offer various presentations connected to the exhibit. Students are also encouraged to consider taking part in a related fall course offered by Ken Reynhout entitled Homo Sapiens and God. This course will explore the theological challenges and opportunities presented by the science of human evolution. If you have questions about the course, reach out to Ken. Questions regarding the exhibit itself can be directed to Dale Dobias in the Library. And stay tuned for volunteer opportunities.

In this devotion, Duane Neugebauer ’71 M.Div., ponders the lofty, unapproachable side of God and the deeply personal friend revealed in Jesus. Read today’s God Pause.

You are invited to a simple summer service of Holy Communion on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Let’s gather for scripture, prayer, and communion. Then, since we’re together, let’s have lunch together afterward. Bring your own lunch and we’ll eat on the patio if the weather cooperates. See you there!