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In this devotion, Gabriella Conklin ’21 M.Div., says that faith is not about clarity or certainty but about our relationship of trust with a merciful God. Read today’s God Pause.

Have you completed at least one year of coursework and are wondering what your next step might be with ELCA Candidacy? Ashley Wheeler, associate director of Candidacy and Vocational Formation, will be hosting an Endorsement Info Session on Wednesday, June 10 at 2 p.m. CT on Zoom. Sign up for the Zoom link or to receive the recording.

Syllabus Day is Monday June 8 for Summer Term. Mark your calendar for this 45-minute session with your professor where you will review the syllabus and be assigned any pre-work. See times and Zoom links here.

The Stewardship Leaders Program, in collaboration with Thrivent Charitable, invites you to apply for an Endowment Lab Grant. This grant program is designed to support Luther Seminary students, faculty, staff, and programs. All applications must align with Luther Seminary’s welcome, vision, and mission statements, and the project must benefit the Luther Seminary community. This year the Stewardship Leaders Program will match the Thrivent Charitable award dollars, so we hope to give away over $15,000, with a maximum single grant award of $4,000. Grant applications will be judged by the summer Money and Mission of the Church class as part of their education on endowments. Find out more and apply online. Grant applications must be received by August 2 and winners will be notified by the end of August. If you have any questions about the program or the application please email Grace Pomroy, Director of the Stewardship Leaders Program at gpomroy001@luthersem.edu.

Tuesday, June 9, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
OCC Dining Room
All are welcome to join this on-campus retreat for a time of learning more about Luther Seminary’s approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion called ABIDE—centered around our common commitments of accountability, belonging, inclusion, diversity, and equity. We will listen carefully to one another, celebrate the great work happening in our community, and spend time refocusing and reenergizing this work. This retreat is for those who have been engaged in ABIDE work to reconnect with one another as well as an opportunity for those new to this kind of work to engage the community’s approach. Direct any questions you might have to: abide@luthersem.edu. Snacks and lunch will be provided. Register here (with your seminary email) if you plan to attend so we can ensure adequate space and refreshments for all. The deadline to register is Monday, June 1.

Beginning Friday, June 5 and ending September 5, summer hours as described in the staff handbook go into effect. Summer hours are designed to help employees create lengthened weekends by allowing them to work shortened lunch breaks equal to 30 minutes Monday through Friday to free up 2.5 hours on Friday afternoon. If you have any questions about how this applies to your specific department or schedule, please review the staff handbook and talk to your manager or reach out to the HR department.