Announcements

Thank you to everyone who joined in conversation at the Art Lunch & Learn. If you weren’t able to attend, you can view the recording here (passcode GjRm4?z3). And you can share some of your thoughts about what’s important to you about the Luther Seminary art collection here. Reach out to Caleb with any questions at crollins002@luthersem.edu

In this devotion, Nancy Amburn ’94 M.Div., considers what makes us holy and unique.
Read today’s God Pause.

Students, faculty, and staff—join us Tuesday, September 22 on the Luther Seminary campus or online for the 2026 Fretheim Lecture in Biblical Theology with Craig Koester—The Death of Jesus and the Message of Life: According to the Gospel of John. This year’s Fretheim Lecture on Biblical Theology explores how, through the crucifixion, God conveys the fullness of his love for the world in order to evoke the faith that gives life. “Life” is the heart of the gospel John proclaims, Koester says, and it defines who God is and what God gives. John presses us to see how God, through the death of Jesus, does indeed give life. John’s Gospel takes us beyond popular notions of sin and sacrifice to present a more radical message. Learn more and register at luthersem.edu/fretheim/26.

In this devotion, Nancy Amburn ’94 M.Div., ponders the remarkable amount of love in this world. Read today’s God Pause.

As we prepare to sell our Upper Campus, we’ve learned that two underground fuel storage tanks near Bockman Hall need to be removed. This is both good environmental practice and necessary for a successful sale. Here’s what to expect:
– Work begins late August. It will take up to 2 weeks to remove the tanks. Soil testing will follow and results are expected within 4 weeks.
– Bockman Hall’s accessible entrance will be closed during the tank removal.
– Parking in the Bockman lot will be limited.
– As of right now, we expect the sidewalk between Gullixson Hall and OCC to remain open during the project.
– We are mindful of the upcoming Fall RFS (September 19–25) and anticipate that the project will be completed by this time. If work is ongoing, we will seek to minimize any disruptions to events on campus.
We’ll share the exact start date for the fuel tank removal once the work is scheduled. We appreciate your patience as we navigate this necessary project. Questions can be directed to Chris Jacobsen or Heidi Droegemueller.

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 September edition by Wednesday, August 12. 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.