Announcements

Luther Seminary’s Reconciling in Christ (RIC) advocacy committee will be hosting a free ice cream social on Sunday, September 20, after RFS classes let out at 6:30 p.m. Stop by the OCC patio (or dining room if it rains) for some sweet treats and a chance to learn more about the committee that helps work to ensure Luther is a welcoming and inclusive space for all students. If you have questions, contact Joellen Barak at jbarak001@luthersem.edu

Consider applying for Luther Seminary’s Graduate Preaching Fellowship, a unique and generous fellowship that allows you to study preaching and ministry in a variety of cultural contexts. Travel to and learn from rural, suburban, and urban communities in domestic and/or international contexts. Any student in any degree program at Luther Seminary can apply, and your fellowship can last anywhere from 1 to 12 months. Your experience as a graduate preaching fellow begins after your graduation from Luther Seminary. Applications are processed on a rolling basis, and decisions are made within 30 days. Learn more about eligibility, application process, and other details and start your application today. Read Graduate Preaching Fellowship Propels Luther Seminary Alums.

Church Anew and Convergence are hosting PREACH, a preaching conference, held from October 18-21 in-person in Eden Prairie, MN, and virtually. Luther’s Compelling Preaching Grant are sponsors and have a limited number of registrations for Luther Student to attend. Learn more and register here. The seminarian discount code is preach-seminarian.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15–October 15) with these Luther Seminary Library resources, including this brief bibliography of Hispanic Ministry and Latinx Theology.

In this devotion, Carol Seilhymer ’16 M.Div., considers the invitation of this hymn and why we tend to make God’s mercy smaller than it is. Read today’s God Pause.

With the exception of Sunday, RFS classes start every day at 8 a.m., not at any other times you might have seen on various web platforms and/or in syllabi. Any questions about class times this can be directed to the Academic Dean’s office, academicdean@luthersem.edu.