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In this devotion, Bethany Kurschner ’92 M.A., discusses the difficulty we experience letting go of past faults and moving forward to our future with Christ. Read today’s God Pause.

Luther Seminary is hosting Healthy Boundaries Workshops this summer and fall. All new students and any returning students who haven’t completed this non-degree requirement are encouraged to register. Both parts 1 and 2 must be completed to fulfill this requirement. Part 1 is a synchronous, one-hour Zoom; part 2 is online and asynchronous. The last Part 1 session this fall is on Thursday, October 1 at 10 a.m. CT. Pre-registration is required prior to each workshop. Register online here.

How are you doing—not just as a student but as a whole person? Luther Whole Life is a weekly, one-hour Zoom gathering for seminary students to pause, connect, reflect, and encourage one another as we navigate the demands of seminary and preparation for ministry. Through guided conversation, gratitude, and prayer, we’ll explore practices that support spiritual, emotional, physical, relational, and vocational well-being. All students are welcome. No preparation is required. Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. CT on Zoom (link in email). Theme This Month: Spiritual Health. Theme This Week: Life with God beyond the Classroom.

Come and sing with us! All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join the Luther Seminary Chapel Choir. We rehearse weekly 12:15–1:15 p.m. after Wednesday chapel and sing about once a month during Wednesday worship. People of all singing and music-reading abilities are welcome. Please fill out this online form to indicate your interest. Our first rehearsal will be September 30.

Students, please take a moment to vote for Student Council representatives. Review candidates here. Using a Luther Seminary email address, access the ballot form here. Elections are open from now until Thursday, October 1 at noon CT. Reach out to the Student Council Election Committee if you have any questions or concerns. Carolina Bowen, cbowen001@luthersem.edu, and Josh Elias, jelias001@luthersem.edu.

If you are interested in volunteering for worship—occasionally or regularly—this year, please add you’re name to this Google sheet.