Announcements

Are you looking for a place to send an end-of-the-year donation? We kindly ask you to consider donating to the Community Life Grocery Assistance Program. Luther Seminary’s Grocery Assistance Program is a lifeline for students facing food insecurity. Started during the pandemic, this vital program continues to provide essential groceries to an average of 25 students each week. Through the program, students can request necessary food items, which are then carefully processed, purchased, and delivered to campus by dedicated volunteers. This initiative not only helps students meet their nutritional needs but also fosters a sense of community and support within the seminary. Your generous donation will ensure that this program can continue to make a real difference in the lives of Luther Seminary students. Make your donation here today: luthersem.edu/giving/grocery-assistance-program

In this devotion, Cameron Howard, associate professor of Old Testament, reflects on the gift of joyful relationships. Read today’s God Pause.

Congratulations to Ashley Teter, who was elected to the position of M.Div. Representative on the 2024–25 Luther Seminary Student Council in the secondary election. Thank you to all who ran and were willing to serve our community in this important way!

Luther Seminary, along with Augsburg, is continuing the process of moving to a new ticketing system – TeamDynamix – for organizing and tracking issues and requests. TeamDynamix has new tools to help improve our responsiveness, provide better support offerings and information resources, and increase cybersecurity. We are moving Luther Seminary support requests over to TeamDynamix this week.

When you email helpdesk@luthersem.edu for IT support, you will notice a slightly different message format to responses you receive, and that the responses will come from an @highered-sharedservices.org email address instead. Rest assured, it’s still the Luther Seminary OT team on the other end. More features will be rolled out in the coming months, so look for more information coming soon.

If you have any questions – please let us know at: helpdesk@luthersem.edu

In this devotion, Cameron Howard, associate professor of Old Testament, writes that Jesus’ birth points toward his death, and his death points us toward his—and our—resurrection. Read today’s God Pause.

When. Wednesday, December 18, 10 a.m.
Where. Chapel Lobby and Dining Area, OCC
Who. Everyone is invited—students, staff, and faculty
What. Gathering for Cocoa, Cider, Coffee, and Treats | Do-It-Yourself Nativity | Community Lunch | Carol Singing
We invite you to join us for fellowship and snacks, some light-hearted fun participating in or watching colleagues as we recreate a completely unique nativity, a community meal, the singing of carols, and celebrating coworkers who have reached various milestones.

• Treats. Bring a dozen of your favorite Christmas cookies, bars, or other treats to share.
• DIY Nativity. Join the frivolity
• Lunch. Join us for a delicious community meal
• Music. Interested in providing accompaniment for carol singing? Check here and we will reach out.
• Milestones. Sharing annual employee recognition toward the end of lunch