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This invitation is for students intending to start an internship in 2020 who are not already working with a Contextual Learning staff person regarding internship arrangements.

Please plan to join us for an Internship and Endorsement Information Session!

This event will cover information about steps leading up to your internship and ways in which you can begin to prepare for endorsement and/or internship.

Wednesday, October 2 from 5:00-6:30 pm CST
Olson Campus Center 148

You may join us three ways:
-In person
-Via Zoom livestream
-Request a recording, sent out after the info session

Please note, this event will be recorded and sent to students who are not able to join us that day.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL FORMS OF ATTENDANCE OR TO RECEIVE THE VIDEO RECORDING.

Please use this link to register: https://forms.gle/am9ZgKzjEP2fUect5

Our team is excited to begin this important conversation with you!

Winter Registration Opens up in October by class status beginning Tuesday, October 22 for DL students (view specific dates on MyLutherNet > Registration)

Sign up now if you’ve got course planning questions: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ML0SiAZPok-bxuBiATp8XeLHBYRlPvd1ADrWddZ7hRQ/edit#gid=0

View course descriptions in MyLutherNet > Registration > Course Search

1/2 – 1/5:
CY0515 – Theological Frameworks for Ministry II w/ Dr. Root – 1.0

1/6 – 1/10:
CG3520 – Grief & Loss w/ Dr. Dahl – 1.0
CL0510 – Evangelism in Contemporary Contexts – 1.0
CY4560 – Family Childhood & Church (runs 1/6 – 1/9) w/ Dr. Root – 1.0
HC 4337 – Diaconal Ministry – History, Formation & Spirituality (runs 1/5 – 1/11 off campus) w/ Dr. Lange – 1.0
NT0216 – Gospels – Gospel According to Mark w/ Dr. Skinner – 1.0
NT4227 – Genesis to Revelation w/ Dr. Koester – 1.0
OT0120 – Prophets & Poetry w/ Dr. Chan – 1.0

1/11:
FE 0200 – Internship Orientation – non credit requirement before internship

1/13 – 1/17:
CD1635 – Trauma, Theology & Ministry w/ Dr. Dahl – 1.0
HC4342 – Christianity & Social Reform in the 20th Century w/ Dr. Wojciechowski – 1.0
LD0540 – Innovation Within Congregations & Other Communities w/ Dr. Elton – 1.0
OT0115 – Law & Narrative – 1.0
OT1160/OT6162 – Psalms w/ Dr. Jacobson – 1.0
WO0515 – Public Worship w/ Dr. Lange – 1.0
ST1445 – Black Theology w/ Dr. Jenkins Nelsen – 1.0

The chapel staff invites you to become involved in the seminary’s worship life in whatever ways you are able from being an assisting minister to being a lector, serving communion to singing and playing music, etc.

During Orientation Days, newer students had an opportunity to fill out a Worship Volunteer Form.

But we also want to reach out to returning students, and all staff and faculty. Please share your gifts and leadership with the worshiping community!

So, if you haven’t had a chance yet, here is the very brief form to fill out online: https://forms.gle/snnfh8A37ucSvFhFA

If you are anticipating a Spring Assignment please plan to join Krista Anderson, Region 3 Candidacy & Leadership Manager; Ramie Bakken, Region 5 Candidacy and Leadership Manager; and Ashley Wheeler, Candidacy Coordinator on campus or via zoom for a conversation on approval, the assignment process, and upcoming deadlines.

We will be gathering on Tuesday, October 15th from 6:15 pm-8:00 pm and Wednesday, October 16th from 11:45 am-1:00 pm. You only need to attend one session and a meal will be provided if you are able to join us on campus.

Please RSVP using the link below by Thursday, October 10th:
https://forms.gle/AXXaBo7oeqDMpawa8

If you have any questions, please email awheeler002@luthersem.edu

During the regular semester we will have chapel every day this at 11:00am (NOT 11:30) in Olson Campus Center’s Chapel of the Incarnation.

11am Monday, September 30,
“Prayer Break,” in partnership with Spirit Lab. A simple liturgy with song, scripture and open prayer. Begin your week with 20 minutes of Sabbath time, gathered around the baptismal font.
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11am Tuesday, October 1
Service of Word and Song: Preacher, Craig Koester,
Professor and Asher O. and Carrie Nasby Chair of New Testament
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11am Wednesday, October 2
Service of Holy Communion
Preacher: Jia Starr Brown, Luther alum, and Associate Pastor at Park Avenue Church, Minneapolis
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11am Thursday, October 3
Preacher: Rev. Karen Treat, Pastor of Care Ministries & McKenna Crossing at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church in Prior Lake, MN, and spiritual director for students here at Luther Seminary, through Loyola Spirituality Center.

Karen and other spiritual directors will be available to connect with students informally after worship.
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11am Friday, October 4
Calling all animals and their human companions! In honor of St. Francis of Assisi Day, we will have a Blessing of the Animals. Four footed friends, and any kind of living animal companions are welcome to be in worship this day!

Join INVITE (integrating nonviolence into theological education) on Wednesday, September 25th following chapel to hear from Pr. Rachel Ringlaben about her work with the sanctuary church movement in New Orleans.

We will meet in the Auxiliary Dining room (and via zoom: https://luthersem.zoom.us/j/6516413232/)