Announcements

Syllabus Day for Summer Term is today—Monday June 8. Please plan to attend the 45-minute session with your professor today, where you will review the syllabus and be assigned any pre-work.
See times and Zoom links here.

Tuesday, June 9, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
OCC Dining Room
All are welcome to join this on-campus retreat for a time of learning more about Luther Seminary’s approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion called ABIDE—centered around our common commitments of accountability, belonging, inclusion, diversity, and equity. We will listen carefully to one another, celebrate the great work happening in our community, and spend time refocusing and reenergizing this work. This retreat is for those who have been engaged in ABIDE work to reconnect with one another as well as an opportunity for those new to this kind of work to engage the community’s approach. Direct any questions you might have to: abide@luthersem.edu. Snacks and lunch will be provided. Register here (with your seminary email) if you plan to attend so we can ensure adequate space and refreshments for all. The deadline to register is Monday, June 1.

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.

In this devotion, Gabriella Conklin ’21 M.Div., says that faith is not about clarity or certainty but about our relationship of trust with a merciful God. Read today’s God Pause.

Beginning Friday, June 5 and ending September 5, summer hours as described in the staff handbook go into effect. Summer hours are designed to help employees create lengthened weekends by allowing them to work shortened lunch breaks equal to 30 minutes Monday through Friday to free up 2.5 hours on Friday afternoon. If you have any questions about how this applies to your specific department or schedule, please review the staff handbook and talk to your manager or reach out to the HR department.

In this devotion, Gabriella Conklin ’21 M.Div., reminds us that Jesus is not waiting for us to become worthy and well-studied but meets us where we are, just as we are. Read today’s God Pause.