In this devotion, Phil Rue ’72 M.Div., considers what it means to feel abandoned by God. Read today’s God Pause.
Announcements
FY27 Budget Figures Available
The budget reports on MyLutherNet are now updated with the budget figures for the period of 7/1/26 thru 6/30/27 (the current operating period).
The Roseville Farmer’s Market
The Roseville Farmers’ Market operated by the Saint Paul Farmers’ Market is held weekly on Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church at 2131 Fairview Avenue North in Roseville (near the corner of Fairview Ave N and County Road B). You will find locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, and live plants along with artisan food goods and local specialities. Every Tuesday through October 27 except during State Fair week!
God Pause for August 21: Matthew 16:13-20
In this devotion, Mark R. Peterson ’81 M.Div., contemplates honest law, true justice, and fair compassion. Read today’s God Pause.
Hwy 280 Opening Today
From the MN Department of Transportation:
Great news! Hwy 280 will reopen in both directions Friday morning, Aug. 21. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this closure as crews worked quickly and safely.
Work during and after the State Fair
There will be no significant work on Hwy 280, or any ramp or lane closures during the State Fair. After the State Fair, we will limit traffic impacts to short-term lane and ramp closures through the fall. Hwy 280 will remain open to traffic and will not be fully closed again this fall.
Continue to drive with caution through the area
As traffic returns to Hwy 280 and traffic signals at cross streets, including Larpenteur Ave., are turned back on, please be vigilant at signals and stop signs — especially at the Como Ave. exit and entrance ramps on Eustis St. and Hunting Valley Rd. — to help keep everyone safe.
We appreciate your patience while we make these improvements. Visit 511mn.org or download the free 511MN app for real-time traffic and travel information.
Stitches and Stories Internship Program Event [In-Person]
Pastoral intern Kari Takahashi invites the Luther Seminary community to a special program event on Saturday, September 19 from 1-2:15 p.m.—“Stitches and Stories: Exploring Native Culture and History through Quilt Art”—that will also serve as her internship project at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hayfield, Minnesota (104 1st Street SE). A dessert reception will follow. Nationally-recognized and award-winning quilter and historian Tamara Carter, along with her husband and co-presenter Joe Gaines (of the Choctaw Nation), will share quilts inspired by Indigenous American history, culture, and lifeways in an educational and inspirational program. Contact Kari (ktakahashi001@luthersem.edu) for more information.