Announcements

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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.

Confused about clergy taxes? Not sure how to negotiate your compensation? Faith+Lead Academy’s new financial wellness mini courses are designed just for you! In 1-2 hours per course, we’ll walk you through the basics with informative videos and activities that help you put what you’ve learned into practice. These courses are a great resource whether you’re just starting your seminary education or almost at the finish line. Plus, you can come back to them as often as you like as you work through the call process. Both courses are available free of charge to any ministry leader who needs them—Luther Seminary students and everyone else—so feel free to share this content with anyone who could benefit from it.
Financial Wellness for Church Leaders: Clergy Tax Basics
Financial Wellness for Church Leaders: Compensation Negotiation

The Commencement Planning Team is gearing up to celebrate our incredible graduates, and we would love for you to be part of the celebration. We’re looking for a few more friendly faces to help our 2026 baccalaureate and commencement services run smoothly:

• Baccalaureate—Saturday, May 30. Join us at the Olson Campus Center in the Chapel of the Incarnation. We need three volunteers from 1–3:30 p.m. Then, if you can, stay for the wine and cheese reception immediately following the service!
• Commencement—Sunday, May 31. We’ll be at Central Lutheran Church in downtown Minneapolis. Volunteers report at 1:15 p.m. and will be done around 5 p.m. Help us welcome guests, hand out bulletins, and keep things looking sharp.

The perks: in addition to our eternal gratitude, we’ll keep you fueled with plentiful snacks and give you a front-row seat to the best celebration of the year. Ready to join the team? Sign up online to volunteer. Questions? Email commencement@luthersem.edu.

Want to share something in an upcoming edition of Inside Luther News, the seminary’s internal e-newsletter? Send your announcement to communic@luthersem.edu. Submit items for the June edition by Wednesday, May 13. Inside Luther News content is meant to be somewhat broader in scope—seasonal announcements, monthly reminders, stories about recent events or news of upcoming projects—than the daily Community Announcements posts and emails.

In this devotion, Liz Rossing ‘14 M.Div.., notes how the psalmist addressed God’s presence in the destructive elements of nature as in the life-giving elements of nature. Read today’s God Pause.