Announcements

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Saint Thomas has announced it is hosting the 2026 Institute on Theology and Disability, from June 15–17, 2026. They invite interested persons to join them in Saint Paul for three days of deep learning, community-building, and practice-based sharing. This unique conference brings together leading scholars, faith leaders, and community members—both disabled and non-disabled—to explore disability at the intersection of faith and theology. Discounts are offered for Luther Seminary staff and students: staff can attend the entire conference for $400, students for $250 (discount code LUTHERFULL). Daily rates for students are $125 for Monday and $75 for Tuesday and Wednesday (discount code LUTHERDAILY). Learn more and register here.

Join us for the annual Day of Defense for students in the Leadership Division. These students are completing their program with capstone projects centered on a current issue in their concentration area. They will be giving 10-minute presentations, followed by 10 minutes of question-and-answer. These presentations are open to the public. Join us on Zoom (link in email) on May 18 at 8 a.m. CT to support our students.

In this devotion, Liz Rossing ‘14 M.Div.., asks why we might miss the big picture of God’s mission because of our own preconceptions. Read today’s God Pause.

You are invited to join in community faith formation every weekday (Monday-Thursday) at 11:00 a.m. CT. We gather in a variety of ways and places. See the schedule below to see how you can join us in-person and online.

Monday, May 11, 11 a.m. CT
Text study with the chapel staff on Zoom (link in email).

Tuesday, May 12, 11 a.m. CT
Contemplative Practice in the Meditation Chapel and on Zoom.

Wednesday, May 13, 11 a.m. CT
Join us for a service of Holy Communion in the Chapel of the Incarnation led by Luther Seminary Students. The service will be livestreamed.

Thursday, May 14, 11 a.m. CT
Lunch Church in the OCC Dining Room led by M.Div. student Joellen Barak.
Share your prayer requests.

Have questions about the MA Capstone? Join Bryant Kumlin and Sandy Olson to discuss the capstone and have your questions answered. This optional Zoom is focused on the academic MA Capstone (Bible, History, Theology, Justice and Reconciliation). Others are welcome if you are curious and want to hear. Join us Monday, May 11 at 6 p.m. on Zoom (link in email).

A group will be gathering at 9:30 a.m. for no more than one hour on Monday mornings for the remainder of the spring term to support each other in our independent study of the German language. For more information reach out to ccarter001@luthersem.edu or kbaptiste001@luthersem.edu. All levels of German knowledge are welcome! Feel free to bring any learning tools/resources you find helpful.