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In this devotion, Carol Seilhymer ’16 M.Div., prays that we might avoid keeping score and instead learn to rejoice in God’s mercy. Read today’s God Pause.

Here’s the schedule of RFS activities for today and tomorrow. For complete details, see the Fall 2026 RFS schedule and Fall 2026 Moodle site. Also note: campus security | campus pastor availability | weather-related announcements

Friday, September 18
1:00–4:00 p.m. —In-Person Financial Wellness sessions
4:00–6:00 p.m. —Back-to-School Block Party
5:00–7:00 p.m. —Headshot sessions

Saturday, September 19
8:00–10:50 a.m. —Classes
11:00–11:30 a.m. —Chapel: Service of Holy Communion
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. —Lunch (Augsburg Student Housing Conversation during lunch)
12:30–4:20 p.m. —Classes
4:30–6:30 p.m. —Games and Pizza

With the exception of Sunday, RFS classes start every day at 8 a.m., not at any other times you might have seen on various web platforms and/or in syllabi. Any questions about class times this can be directed to the Academic Dean’s office, academicdean@luthersem.edu.

As we prepare to move into another school year, and the last on this campus, this prayer ribbon sculpture will be a space for students, faculty, staff, and community members to participate in sharing in a prayer, hope, or dream for Luther Seminary for this year and beyond. You are invited to contribute personal or communal prayers by writing them on a ribbon and placing them on the sculpture. Then, take some time to read and consider the rest of the prayers shared by members of the community. The sculpture is outside by the HOPE sign, and beginning Friday, September 18 through the end of RFS 2 there will be a staffed table with instructions. Reach out to Kiersten Dahl-Shetka, kdahlshetka@luthersem.edu, if you have any questions.

Luther Seminary’s Reconciling in Christ (RIC) advocacy committee will be hosting a free ice cream social on Sunday, September 20, after RFS classes let out at 6:30 p.m. Stop by the OCC patio (or dining room if it rains) for some sweet treats and a chance to learn more about the committee that helps work to ensure Luther is a welcoming and inclusive space for all students. If you have questions, contact Joellen Barak at jbarak001@luthersem.edu

After a long day at RFS, one understands why Katharina von Bora Luther ran a brewery. Luther Seminary friends are invited to join Eric Nelson (M.Div. student) at Padraig’s Brewing for a Give Day fundraiser! Come in this Saturday and Sunday, or Tuesday and Wednesday evening (9/19, 9/20, 9/22, 9/23), when every $10 Give Day donation is $3 off a pint of craft Irish beer. Just donate at luthersem.edu/give-day. Come to the corner of Broadway and Central in Northeast and show the Padraig’s beertender your “thank you” email from Luther. Sláinte!