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In this devotion, Carol Seilhymer ’16 M.Div., notes that, while Paul writes these powerful words from prison, his concern is not for his own comfort or release but for the church. Read today’s God Pause.

Students, Fall RFS (September 19-25) is on campus at Luther Seminary. As you make final preparations for travel and learning, please review these reminders and resources: Fall 2026 RFS schedule | Fall 2026 Moodle site. Contact academicdean@luthersem.edu with any questions. Sign up for free, professional headshots on this spreadsheet (must be logged in to your luthersem email).

Brake Bread Part 2 is coming this year! Do you like stories about interesting artifacts, objects, or traditions on the Luther Seminary campus? Do you like bread, pastries and coffee? If you answered yes to either of those, you’ll want to join us each month for a brief time of gathering to learn about some of the unnoticed and significant pieces of our communal past, present, future and break bread together. Join us for our first “”Brake Bread”” event on Tuesday, September 22 at 11:30am-12:30pm in the narthex area outside the OCC chapel, where we will gather around the Ordinary Time paraments woven by artist Jeanette Paulson. Professor Mary Hess will share about the incredible creation and significance of these liturgical pieces that hang on our chapel walls. We’ll listen, learn, and feast on bread for the mind, body, and spirit. “Brake Bread” events are made possible by the Endowment Grant from Thrivent. Look for a monthly announcement so you can participate and join in the fun! If you have any questions about these events, contact: Mary Hess (mhess@luthersem.edu), Caleb Rollins (crollins001@luthersem.edu), or Emily Rova-Hegener (erovahegener001@luthersem.edu).

Is your Luther internship on the horizon? Do you have questions about where to start or what to expect? Join our Contextual Learning team on Tuesday, September 22 from 4–5 p.m. in OCC 213 or via Zoom (link in email) for an info session about internships. This session is intended for ELCA candidates in both the ‘Word and Sacrament’ and ‘Word and Service’ paths.

Calling all residential students—you are invited to join the Office of Student Affairs for a complimentary cup of coffee, walk, and lunch around Luther Seminary’s new campus. We’ll roll out from the Bockman parking lot at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 17 and head to FRGMNT Coffee at the Mill District for drinks and pastries. Then we’ll walk around Gold Medal Park, over to the Guthrie Theater, and end at Stone Arch Bridge. Lunch will be back where we started, at Clay Oven Indian Cuisine. We’ll aim to eat around 12:30 p.m. and get back to campus by 2 p.m. Add your name to this Google Doc if you’d like to join us.

Next Wednesday, September 23, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends will come together for 24 hours to support our shared mission and fuel the Sustaining Fund.
What’s happening?
– 11 a.m. – Chapel Service
– 11:40 a.m. – Community Meal
– 10:30 a.m to 1 p.m. – Student Gratitude Station (OCC 148): Wear your Luther swag to RFS and stop by to record a 1-minute thank-you video (or submit one online here) to help unlock a $5,000 grant for Student Council programming. Mark your calendars—we can’t wait to celebrate generosity and faith as a Luther community!