Announcements

Luther Seminary’s international students will be able to continue their studies in the fall and will not be forced to leave.

On July 6, the Department of Homeland Security had announced that it would not renew its exemption allowing international students to take online courses. International students who could not complete their studies through either hybrid or in-person instruction would be required to suspend their studies and return to their home countries. That policy was rescinded on Tuesday.

Even if the policy had remained in place, Luther Seminary had determined that our existing plans for fall instruction meet the unique hybrid requirements that DHS had outlined. More details are being sought about the current policy.

Our international brothers and sisters in Christ are vital members of our community. Their contributions are critical to the life and identity of our school and mission. We are grateful for all of the support that the seminary’s community has offered them. We particularly give thanks for the service and leadership that Marie Hayes and Chenar Howard have provided this month as they worked with our international students and the DHS to find a solution.

We’re thrilled to invite you to join First Covenant Church Minneapolis and a collaboration of churches and organizations for the learning series “Journey to Freedom: Embracing God’s Cultural Mosaic of People.”

Designed by Rev. Jia Starr Brown, this annual six-week series is comprised of sermons, discussion, art, and study. This year’s theme is “Intersectionality.”

Six guest preachers will each preach from the same passage through their own cultural lens. Experience the beauty of original art, music, and poetry created by six local artists throughout the series and participate in additional learning experiences through online trainings and workshops and Bible and book studies.

This is a free event. Join us for any and all of the events that work for you!

A detailed schedule and registration are available on the Journey to Freedom webpage.

Have questions? Email Pastor Jia at jstarrbrown@1stcov.org.

The Coffee and Candidacy focus today will be about Approval in the ELCA.

If you are in the process of completing your internship and plan to do your Approval with your synod in the fall or winter, please plan to join us on Zoom today.

This will be an informational session to talk through faculty approval process and help answer any questions you may have. There will also be a recording available if you are unable to make it. Please email Ashley Wheeler (awheeler002@luthersem.edu) with any questions.

The Zoom link and password will be shared in the community email.

Come together today to check-in! Grab a beverage and Zoom in for community, conversation, and care. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Central Thursday, July 16. Follow this Zoom link: https://luthersem.zoom.us/my/sempastor. A link to the password will be provided in the community announcements email.

All Fall 2020 courses will be offered in an online format. See course syllabus for full details. All originally scheduled residential fall semester courses will still count as meeting residential requirements.

Online registration for fall will open by current student class starting at 7:45 a.m. Central Tuesday, July 14. Please consult MyLutherNet – Key Registration Dates for full details. All holds, including outstanding balance, advising, writing services, and Title IX, will need to be cleared in order to have online registration access.

Student class is available on MyLutherNet in your Personal Info section.

Students wishing to discuss their fall schedule may do so with the Registrar at registrar@luthersem.edu or with Academic Advising at advising@luthersem.edu.

The fifth episode of the “Liturgy of the Hours” podcast is live, offering you prayer that goes with you wherever you may be. This week’s podcast includes music from chapel musician Zach Busch and a special guest, Jearlyn Steele, joining us to read scripture.

Listen to the podcast on the “Liturgy of the Hours Episode Five” page or wherever you listen to podcasts.