In this devotion, Mark Osthus ’81 M.Div. writes about how hope reminds us that we are people of thanksgiving even in the midst of grief and sorrow. Read today’s God Pause.
Announcements
Chapel Bible Text Study
We gather online on Mondays from 9–9:50 a.m. central for an online Bible study looking at Wednesday’s preaching text. Zoom link will be sent in the community announcements email.
Native American Heritage Month at Luther Library
Native American Heritage Month is celebrated throughout the latter half of October and the month of November. In some places it replaces the October 12 celebration of Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day. For resources on Native American Heritage and Indigenous Religions, see this Luther Library Research Guide.
Pubs and Profs with Dr. Steve Thomason
Get ready for an intellectually and spiritually stimulating time with our first Pubs and Profs event! Dr. Steve Thomason, one of our new professors, will lead us in conversation about art and faith. Dr. Thomason is a pastor, cartoonist, and new professor in our Mission department at Luther and he will talk about how he has found intersections between his art and faith. Gather with him at Stout’s Pub October 25th at 5pm. Appetizers will be provided. Students, staff, and faculty welcome!
Faculty and Staff Gratitude Gathering: Tuesday, November 8
The Employee Engagement Committee invites faculty and staff to join us for a Gratitude Gathering over the lunch hour on Tuesday, November 8 after chapel until 1:00 p.m. A calendar invitation and additional details will be sent out soon.
Staff and Faculty Gatherings–Save the Dates
Tuesday, November 8—Gratitude Gathering following chapel
Wednesday, December 14—Christmas Celebration Gathering following chapel. A calendar invitation and additional details will be sent out soon!