In this devotion, Gracia Grindal ’83 M.A. discusses how Jesus has come to give the death blow to death, sin, and the devil. Read today’s God Pause.
Students: Get Ready for Spring 2026 RFS
Students, Spring RFS 1 (February 28-March 2) and RFS 2 (March 4-6) are both on campus at Luther Seminary. As you make final preparations for travel and learning, please review these reminders and resources: Spring 2026 RFS schedule | Spring 2026 Moodle site
Contact academicdean@luthersem.edu with any questions.
* Any student who hasn’t yet booked a hotel should contact the hotels directly to verify availability. We have arranged shuttles with Doubletree-Roseville and Fairfield-Mendota Heights. Students are welcome to stay elsewhere but will need to arrange their own transportation. Students attending the Tuesday night soup dinner will need to arrange their own transportation.
TONIGHT: Join Us for Open Mic Night
Looking for the perfect way to kick off RFS week? We’ve got you covered! Join us on Friday, February 27 from 4:30–6:30 p.m. in the OCC Dining Room for a night of fun, flavor, and fantastic talent at our Open Mic Night!
- Share a song, read a poem, tell a story, perform comedy — or simply come cheer on your friends!
- Enjoy a delicious taco bar
- Sip on wine, beer, or soda
- Connect, laugh, and celebrate our amazing community
Whether you’re ready to take the mic or just want to soak up the vibes, we’d love to see you there. Sign up here to perform. Presented by the Community Life Team. Bring your friends. Bring your appetite. Bring your talent (or your applause). See you there!
OT Updates: Passphrases and New Zoom Features
We are moving from passwords to passphrases for everyone this year. Read this blog post to learn a little more about passphrases. More information will be coming over the next few months. Our Zoom renewal in March will bring some new features for faculty and staff. The same blog post gives a preview of the new features.
March “Brake Bread” Event
Our next “Brake Bread” event—where we gather around sustaining food while building deeper community connections and celebrating a particular campus space—will be during the Spring RFS 2 session, on Thursday, March 5, 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the OCC Dining Room. We’re calling this gathering Brake Bread: Community and Connection, as we host Luther board member Tracey Gibson in conversation with Emily Rova-Hegener and those in attendance as well. This “Brake Bread” event features dinner and drinks—including beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drink options but no coffee. Meal and drinks are provided by Community Life, the “Brake Bread” portion (including desserts!) by the Thrivent Grant. These “Brake Bread” gatherings are intentional moments to build relationships, listen to one another, laugh together, and celebrate the good work and learning being done among us. Please join us in this holy space to love one another more deeply in a time of uncertainty. If you have questions, email Emily Rova-Hegener in Contextual Learning, erovahegener001@luthersem.edu.
Spring Cyber Security Training Begins
It’s almost starting to feel like spring. But give it a few days and we’ll get some snow. No matter the weather, cyber criminals don’t stop. So our twice-annual cyber security training is starting up again for employees. Expect to see a notification email from Huntress (notifications@alerts.mycurricula.com) or visit directly to login. This season you’ll learn about why cyber criminals do what they do.