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In this devotion, Richard O. Hill ’73 M.Div., considers what it means that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life of every living being. Read today’s God Pause.

In the month of July, our Contextual Learning team has various leaves and vacations planned. There will be a slower response to emails during this time. We thank you for your patience and look forward to connecting with you.

Students, faculty, and staff, on Wednesday, August 5, there is an opportunity to experience an agricultural, rural gathering at Farmfest in southwestern Minnesota. We will leave Luther Seminary at 7 a.m. in a van whose cost is covered by rural ministry grants. Tickets will also be covered for participants. Morgan, Minnesota, is a couple of hours out. We will arrive at the fest around 9:30 and return home in the early evening. It may be closer for you to meet us at the Farmfest site. Parking is free. We will still pick up the cost of entering and lunch. This trip is an opportunity to learn about the opportunities, challenges, economics, politics, and lifestyle of rural and small-town people and communities in this part of the Midwest. Candidates for governor and senator in the state of Minnesota will be in candidate forums that day too. If you have questions, email Jon Anderson, janderson008@luthersem.edu

Luther Seminary is hosting Healthy Boundaries Workshops this summer. All new students and any returning students who haven’t completed this non-degree requirement are encouraged to register. Certificates of completion are provided to each participant after you have completed both parts 1 and 2.
Dates and Times for part 1 – Online (Zoom):
– Thursday, July 23 at 4 p.m. CT
– Tuesday, July 28 at 11:30 a.m. CT
– Monday, Aug 31 at 6:30 p.m. CT
– Friday, Sept 4 at 2 p.m. CT
– Thursday, Sept 17 at 5 p.m. CT
Pre-registration is required prior to each workshop. Register online here.

As we transition into the new fiscal year, please keep the following important updates and deadlines from the Business Office in mind:

• Specify the Fiscal Year. When submitting payment requests, please clearly indicate which fiscal year (FY26 or FY27) the funds should come from. Note: The Business Office will make the final determination to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• June Credit Card Transactions. All transactions made in June must be fully completed and processed by July 20th.
• FY26 Deadline. The deadline to turn in all FY26 payment requests is July 31.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us close out the year smoothly! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Business Office.

Fall registration continues this week and we are excited to help you prepare for the semester ahead! 
Fall Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. CT on the following dates:

• Tuesday, July 7: Seniors, Interns, Affiliated Students, ThM, and PhD Students
• Wednesday, July 8: Middlers
• Thursday, July 9: Juniors and Certificate Students
• Friday, July 10: Non-Degree Students
• Tuesday, July 14: New Admits Beginning Fall Term

To provide additional support, virtual advising sessions will be available via Zoom (link in email) on the following days:

• July 7, 8, and 9 from 9:00–9:45 a.m. CT
• July 14 (New Student Registration Day) from 9:00–11:00 a.m. CT

During these sessions, members of the Advising Team and Registrar’s Office will be available to answer questions about fall courses, registration requirements, and any technical issues you may encounter while registering. Email Advising@luthersem.edu with course planning questions.