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In this devotion, Sue Lynn White ’17 M.Div.., considers how Jesus continually reaches out to us to restore relationships. Read today’s God Pause.

Syllabus Day for Fall 2026 is Tuesday, September 15. Please plan to attend the 45-minute session with your professor, where you will review the syllabus and be assigned any pre-work. See times and Zoom links here.

Explore the history of writing, publishing, and libraries at Luther Seminary. Come to the library’s reading room any time during Fall RFS when the library is open to explore the history of writing and publication and the role libraries have played at each stage of the seminary’s history. The exhibit draws entirely from Luther’s rare book room and library resources and features illuminated manuscripts, papyri, art, and more. The exhibit will be open during regular library hours—10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, September 18, and during the week of RFS (Monday September 21 to Friday September 25.) For information contact Bryant Kumlin at bkumlin002@luthersem.edu.

Admissions is hiring new on-call Admissions Ambassadors for the 2026-2027 school year. On-call ambassadors often work 2-3 hours a month (sometimes more) at on-campus and off-campus events representing Luther Seminary to prospective students, ministry partners, and friends. If you life to tell Luther’s story, give tours, accompany others discerning their call, and connect with church partners—this might be a great job for you. Residential, DL, and commuter students are welcome. Learn more and apply here. New and returning students are welcome. Choose to attend one of the Admissions Ambassador Fall 2026 Training:

• In-Person Ambassador Training on Tuesday, September 22, 9:30–11 a.m.
  —on campus with breakfast
• Virtual Ambassador Training on Thursday, Oct 1, 4–5:15 p.m.

You are invited to participate in worship for Fall RFS 1 and 2. We are looking for several volunteers (student, staff, or faculty) to help with communion and ushering. Please fill out this form by Monday September 14 to indicate your interest and chapel staff will reach out with more details as we get closer. Thanks, everyone!

Do you have questions, concerns, wonderments, or even worries about your personal financial situation? We got you! Grace Pomroy, director of the Stewardship Leaders Program, is a certified financial education instructor. She listens and provides support in a shame-free, judgement-free zone. Hundreds of students have talked with Grace and received valuable support. You determine the topics that will be covered based on your specific situation, then together with Grace, you’ll figure out what the next steps should be. Grace has time open on her calendar every week to meet with students via Zoom—snag your time here. Rather meet in person? I will be meeting with students on campus from 1-4pm on Friday, September 18 (right before the Back to School Block Party). Schedule your in-person appointment using this link. Questions? Contact me at gpomroy001@luthersem.edu.