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In this devotion, Carol Seilhymer ’16 M.Div., considers the invitation of this hymn and why we tend to make God’s mercy smaller than it is. 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

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

Sunday, September 20
8:45 a.m. —Bus leaves Luther Seminary for Christ Church Lutheran (9:30 a.m. – worship service, full schedule and sign-up
12:30–6:20 p.m. —Classes
3:00 p.m. —“Linner” – Augsburg Student Housing Conversation – OCC Dining Room during linner

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

Do you come from a fundamentalist or evangelical background? Have you had to deconstruct and reconstruct your faith? This is the group for you! We’ll be holding an interest meeting on Zoom (link in email) on Friday, October 2 at 11 a.m. CT. Our first meeting will be mostly introductions, but think about these questions ahead of time: What does a deconstructed or reconstructed faith look like to you? What has your journey been like? This group is meant to be a safe space for folks to talk about our faith stories and how they’ve changed—or not changed—throughout our lives. For more information, contact Joellen Barak at jbarak001@luthersem.edu.