Are clergy employees or self-employed? Do they pay taxes quarterly or annually? How does housing allowance work? Join Grace Pomroy, Director of the Stewardship Leaders Program, on Wednesday, April 30 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. CT for a brief introduction to clergy taxes, time for Q&A with a clergy tax professional, and an overview of the free resources available to Luther seminary students and recent grads to help them get on the right track tax-wise for first call. Register online today. Can’t join us live? Register and you’ll receive the recording a few days after the event.
Announcements
God Pause for April 2: Philippians 3
In this devotion, Jennifer V. Pietz ’13 M.Div., observes how anything that seeks to define us or motivate our actions other than the self-giving love of Christ is to be continually crucified on the life-giving journey of faith. Read today’s God Pause.
Praying for Myanmar
Dear Luther Seminary Community,
On Friday, March 28, we learned of a devastating 7.7 Richter-scale earthquake in the country of Myanmar. Amidst the tremendous devastation, over 2000 people were reported dead or missing, while citizens used their bare hands to rescue trapped civilians. This is a very difficult time for the people of Myanmar, who are facing another huge trauma. Our Myanmar students have expressed deep sadness about the impact of this natural disaster on their country and its citizens. An additional impact is the loss of communication with family members and their congregations. I ask that pray for the people of Myanmar and that you share a word of encouragement with our students at this time. Peace and blessings,
—Leon Rodrigues, Dean of Students and Vice President for Inclusion and Belonging
Fire Saftey Inspection
The Operations team will be conducting an annual fire system safety inspection today, April 2, in Gullixson Hall. If you hear the fire alarm, note that it is only test. If you hear the alarm and see smoke, please evacuate the building.
Spring Fitness with Karoline Lewis
It’s time for some physical fitness sessions. Strength training with Karoline Lewis will focus on exercises and routines for upper body, lower body, and abdominal workouts that can be done easily at home. The 5-week training is every Tuesday beginning April 1 and ending May 6. Each session is from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. on Zoom. Register online today.
ELCA First Call Info Session
Join Ashley Wheeler, Associate Director for Candidacy and Vocational Formation, and Deacon Krista Anderson, Region 3 Candidacy and Leadership Manager, for a First Call Info Session on Thursday, April 3, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Central. Register online to receive the Zoom link or recording.