Announcements

The 2027 ELCA Extravaganza is in Minneapolis from January 22–25, 2027. Luther Seminary students are provided two different ways to offset the costs of the event.

1. When you register use the coupon code: student_100 to save $100 dollars off registration.
2. Luther Seminary will reimburse up to $250 of registration fees or travel costs (including: hotel costs, airline/train tickets, and/or mileage). All reimbursements require fully itemized receipts. Please submit receipts using this form.

Questions about reimbursement can be directed to Sandy Olson. Questions about the Extravaganza? Email Jen Gruendler. We hope to see you at the E in 2027!

In this devotion, Mara Stillson ’24 M.A., says that, knowing and trusting we are beloved children of God, we are transformed to see our neighbors as the same. Read today’s God Pause.

We received news from Xcel Energy this morning that the Luther campus will have no power today for much of the day. As a result, campus will be closed today.

• All classes will move online.
• All administrative offices are closed.
• Chapel service is cancelled today.
• Staff and faculty should not come to campus—only staff with essential services (Facilities and Operations) should report for work today. Staff should work remotely.
• Student-led events hosted by someone off-campus can still take place. Contact the lead person listed in the announcements for details.
• All other activities are cancelled.
• Residential students, door access to enter campus buildings could be complicated by card readers. If you have problems accessing Bockman Hall, call Chris Jacobsen, 612-414-6601.

Mid-week fatigue? Join us tonight for a student fellowship zoom with Luthear Whole Life as we explore this week’s topic of ‘Resting in God’s Grace!’ Luther Whole Life is a weekly, one-hour Zoom (link in email) gathering from 7:30–8:30 p.m. CT for seminary students to pause, connect, reflect, and encourage one another as we navigate the demands of seminary and preparation for ministry. Through guided conversation, gratitude, and prayer, we’ll explore practices that support spiritual, emotional, physical, relational, and vocational well-being. This Month: Spiritual Health | This Week: Resting in God’s Grace. All students are welcome. No preparation is required.

You’re invited to join Cody Sanders for a walking tour of historic Lakewood Cemetery to learn about the history of burial and deathcare practices in the U.S., the rural/garden cemetery movement (of which Lakewood is an example), and the future of deathcare practices. Friends and family are welcome to join you—Saturday, November 7 at 10 a.m., 3600 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. We’ll meet outside the Cemetery Chapel, just inside the front gates). Questions? Contact Cody Sanders, csanders001@luthersem.edu.

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.