Announcements

In this devotion, Steven Nelson ’76 M.Div., asks if you have a rescue angel or turnaround story to share. Surely, someone needs to hear it, Steven says. Read today’s God Pause.

We continue to closely monitor the situation on the ground in the Twin Cities. At this time, RFS 2 will move forward at Mount Olivet as planned. We have been in touch with our partners at Mount Olivet—they are excited to welcome us and remain prepared to host us in the midst of these challenging times. We feel confident in the safety planning that is already in place and in our ability to adapt quickly if circumstances change. Please remain attentive for additional updates by email throughout this week. There are plenty of seats still available on the bus between campus and Mount Olivet, and we know that some are feeling a sense of heightened vulnerability related to transportation. Please feel free to sign up to ride the bus, even if you had not previously planned to do so. A Luther staff or faculty member will be present on the bus. Any student with questions or concerns is encouraged to connect with our interim dean of students, Shamani Shikwambi. Please direct all other questions to academicdean@luthersem.edu.

To support students who may be facing food insecurity, Luther Seminary operates a direct-order grocery process for the seminary community. Luther Seminary’s Grocery Assistance Program is a lifeline for students facing food insecurity. Started during the pandemic, this vital program continues to provide essential groceries to an average of 25 students each week. Through the program, students can request necessary food items that are then carefully processed, purchased, and delivered to campus by dedicated volunteers. This initiative helps students meet their nutritional needs and fosters a sense of community and support within the seminary. Your generous donation will ensure that this program can continue to make a real difference in the lives of Luther Seminary students. On the Grocery Assistance Program webpage, you can make a one-time or recurring gift to support this important ministry.

In this devotion, Steven Nelson ’76 M.Div., reminds us to listen to the prophet’s revelation: “Do not give in or give up. You are not alone.” Read today’s God Pause.

We will gather in the Chapel of the Incarnation today—Monday, January 12 at 11 a.m.—for a communion service with guest preacher William P. Brown, the speaker for this year’s Rutlen lecture. Brown is an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the William Marcellus McPheeters Professor of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary.

Dear Luther Seminary Community,
We are writing to share that Ron Hosek, our longest-serving maintenance technician, concluded his time with Luther Seminary last week. Ron has been a familiar face on our campus for over a decade. During his long tenure, he played an essential role in the care and upkeep of our buildings and grounds. We want to acknowledge his history with the seminary and express our sincere gratitude for the dedication he brought to the maintenance of our facilities. We thank Ron for his many years of contributions to our campus.
—Operations and Technology, Finance and Human Resources