Announcements

Repairs to the area around the west entrance of Olson Campus Center are nearing their conclusion. Steel and masonry work and concrete pouring are complete. Windows and doors are being reinstalled, and finishing work like flashing installation and painting are happening. The tunnel ceiling and entrance are being worked on this week.

For reminders about safety, project impacts, and communication, see my introductory message about the project.

As always, thank you for your support of our operations team and their work,
Rob Verke
Director of Operations
Luther Seminary

In this devotion, Kate LePard ’89 M.Div. ponders the idea of experiencing homesickness for something in the future. Read today’s God Pause.

The Marcomm and OT teams have been working on cleaning up MyLutherNet to improve the user experience and reorganizing both MLN and Inside Luther so they work better together. This initiative is in response to user feedback, including a recent Pocket Survey in which many students indicated a desire to have a more navigable MLN, and to feedback from staff and faculty. The workgroup will work directly with department representatives on updates and changes and will report out with an update when the project is complete. If you have questions, please contact Laurel Forsgren (lforsgren001@luthersem.edu).

In this devotion, Lynne Silva-Breen ’83 M.Div., reminds us that when we are the most sick and afraid, God’s passion and healing pours out for us abundantly. Read today’s God Pause.

Friday, October 25, 4-6 p.m.
GH 102 and on Zoom (link in email)
Join us for an interactive presentation and conversation with students in Luther Seminary’s doctoral program. Connect around snacks and fellowship, then engage brief presentations by doctoral students on topics current to their scholarly work, with time for questions and discussion after each, then ongoing fellowship and snacking. The students value your presence, listening, and constructive criticism so they can continue to practice their scholarly craft. The event on Friday, October 25 features doctoral students Kurty Karlsgodt Darling and Venicious Reeves.

Are you a faculty or staff member with a theological degree? Consider writing for Luther Seminary’s 2025 Lenten Devotional booklet! We are currently recruiting writers for this resource, which is also repurposed for daily God Pause emails throughout the Lenten season. The commitment: seven 150-word devotions followed by a 1-2 sentence prayer each day. If interested, contact Bethany Riethmeier at briethmeier001@luthersem.edu.