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In this devotion, Jil Fiemeyer ’22 M.A., shares how loving people is one of the great joys in life and also one of the greatest heartbreaks. Read today’s God Pause.

We gather in the Chapel of the Incarnation again this Wednesday for a service of Holy Communion. It is a simple, quiet, straightforward practice of the communion liturgy. There is no sermon, just prayer and reflection in community around the readings for the week. We’ll start at 11 a.m.

Come meet incoming students who live in the Twin Cities area for an in-person New Student Brew on Monday, August 3, 4–5:30 p.m. CT on the Olson Campus Center patio. Current students, staff, and faculty are invited to join us for ice-cream, light snacks, and conversation! Send newstudents@luthersem.edu a quick email to let us know you are coming—but also feel free to just show up!

Students, faculty, and staff—join the Future Space Working Group on Wednesday, August 26 from noon to 1 p.m. in OCC10 or on Zoom (link in email) for a Lunch & Learn to review the outcomes of our schematic design process. As we continue moving forward with Luther Seminary’s new home, we know this season of change can bring a lot of questions—and that’s exactly why we’re gathering. We’ll walk through where things stand, share an exciting first look at the 3D model of our new space, and cover several timely updates. Most importantly, this is a chance for our community to gather, share thoughts, and ask the questions. Bring your lunch and curiosity—and join us for a conversation about what’s ahead.

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):
– 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.

The new academic catalog has been published. It is available on MyLutherNet under Academics. The new policies in the catalog are effective beginning with the Fall term of 2026. There are several major policy changes in this catalog.

• Degree Requirements are always defined by the catalog for the year of your enrollment in your current program.
• Academic Policies are always defined by the current catalog.
• Capstone – Many clarifications have been made to the capstone process for M.A. degrees.
• Drop/Withdraw – Students may no longer withdraw from a class at any point in the term. Withdraw decisions must be made by the end of the 8th week of the term. If at the time of withdrawal a student is deemed to be failing the class, a WF will appear on their transcript.
• Holds – Guidelines around writing holds have been added. Descriptions of other holds have been added.
• Incompletes – The timeframes for incompletes and incomplete extensions have been shortened significantly.
• Probation – Conditions around academic probation have changed significantly.