Come and brake bread on December 4 from 8:30–9:30 a.m. in the Library reading room! This is the third “Brake Bread” opportunity to gather around bread, jam, and pastries while building deeper community connections and celebrating a particular campus space—this time in the Library reading room. Supported by an Endowment Lab Grant from Thrivent, these “Brake Bread” events are intentional moments to build relationships, listen to one another, laugh together, and celebrate the good work and learning being done among us. Please join us in this holy space to love one another more deeply in a time of uncertainty. If you have questions, email Emily Rova-Hegener in Contextual Learning, erovahegener001@luthersem.edu.
Announcements
Spring Registration and Advising Support
Spring registration begins Tuesday, December 2 by class. We will host advising sessions to assist with any registration questions you may have. If you have course planning questions, email advising@luthersem.edu. Please include your degree program in your email so the appropriate advisor can respond. Spring registration opens at 9 a.m. CT on these dates:
- Tuesday, December 2: Seniors, Interns, Affiliated, ThM, PhD
- Wednesday, December 3: Middlers
- Thursday, December 4: Juniors and Certificates
- Friday, December 5: Non-Degree
- Tuesday: New Admits – Spring Semester
Advising support will be available 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. via Zoom on December 2, 3, and 4. The advising team and Registrar’s Office staff will be available to answer questions about fall courses and assist if you encounter issues registering.
New Year – Fresh Start to Financial Wellness
Ready to step into 2026 with a new approach to your finances? Maybe you’re looking to better connect your money and your values, curious about future salary/benefits, or eager to create a plan that better aligns with your current financial situation? Grace Pomroy, director of the Stewardship Leaders Program, is here to accompany you. She will listen to your goals without shame or judgement and can help you figure out next steps.
- –Schedule an in-person meeting with Grace on-campus during RFS Tuesday, January 13, 9-11 a.m.
- –Schedule a Zoom meeting with Grace during RFS Tuesday, January 13, 1-3pm CT or on Mondays and Wednesdays throughout Winter term
- -Questions? Contact Grace Pomroy at gpomroy001@luthersem.edu
God Pause for December 2: Psalm 72
In this devotion, Elizabeth Schoenknecht ’04 M.Div., discusses the challenges of being a leader and reminds us to pray for them. Read today’s God Pause.
Circle Practice: Engaging with Aging Parents – [In-Person]
It can be challenging to engage with aging parents. Join us December 2 at 9:00 a.m. in the OCC Meditation Chapel for a circle discussion as we share with each other the gifts and challenges of doing so. Led by Mary Hess, this will be a time simply to listen to each other’s experiences. We will use a talking piece, and only one person will speak at a time.
Movie Night: Sugarcane – [In-Person]
Join us Tuesday, December 2 from 4-6 p.m. (doors open at 3:30) in OCC 10 to watch the new documentary “Sugarcane” and learn more about a part of our country’s history and Canada’s as well. This is a beautifully told story and brings you into the experience that continues to shape many of our Indigenous neighbors. The film’s name comes from a Native reservation in British Columbia. Indian residential schools were also used in the United States. Join us to learn more. Snacks provided.