Announcements

In this devotion, Janice Bornhoft ’84 M.Div., considers how we might be rooted, grow strong, and bear good fruit. Read today’s God Pause.

Congratulations to our colleagues celebrating work anniversaries in September!

• Jon Anderson, 4 years – Rural Ministry
• Tim Coltvet, 17 years – Contextual Learning
• Joey Goodall, 3 years – Faith+Lead
• Kate Norlander, 3 years – Marketing and Communications
• Elizabeth Schoenknecht, 6 years – Seminary Relations
• Jennifer Thiel, 14 years – Marketing and Communications

Our tenth annual Luther Seminary Give Day is coming up! This year’s theme is Called to Service. Called to Generosity. Pre-giving opens on September 2. Watch your inbox for more details. Participation is our key goal, so thank you for considering a Sustaining Fund gift this year. Your gift matters and makes a difference. Seminary Relations looks forward to hosting the Community Meal to help kick off the official start to Give Day on September 17.

In this devotion, Mary Bauer ’08 M.Div., says that when we are able to trust that we are loved by God, we can step into the freedom of God’s love as our only guide in life. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Mary Bauer ’08 M.Div., says that in our pursuit of honor and recognition, we can work to ensure each person is seen and heard as a beloved child of God. Read today’s God Pause.

Global Refuge (formerly Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service) CEO Krish O’Mara Vignarajah is coming to the Twin Cities to share updates on refugee resettlement and immigration in the United States. Krish will be joined by a colleague from LSS of Minnesota who will share about this work locally. Food and refreshments provided. Space is limited. Register here by September 1.
When. Thursday, September 11, 6:30pm
Where. Edina Community Lutheran Church
Prior to her appointment as Global Refuge CEO, Krish O’Mara Vignarajah served as First Lady Michelle Obama’s Chief of Policy and is a frequent contributor on CNN, MSNBC, PBS Newshour, and 60 Minutes.