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In this devotion, Mark Hollabaugh ’77 M.Div., offers prayers of gratitude for God’s infinite generosity. Read today’s God Pause.

We gather at 11:00 a.m. CT in the OCC Dining Room for Lunch Church—sponsored by the Board of Directors—and a Why Jesus? presentation from Ruth Kimmelshue, a member of the board. Lunch will be provided. All are welcome to attend. Share your prayer requests.

Beginning this month (October), the new deadline for submitting additional pay is the 13th of each month. The 13th of each month is also the new monthly deadline for all employee time approvals by managers. If the 13th falls on a weekend, the deadline is the following Monday. Anything submitted after this deadline will be paid the following month. This change is to help with ongoing complexities in our systems and to ensure our processes are as efficient and equitable as possible. If you have any questions, please contact Carrie Johnson, payroll manager and human resources coordinator (cjohnson007@luthersem.edu).

Join the admissions team and prospective students for a campus game night tonight—Friday, October 11—at 7 p.m.! If weather permits, we will be on the OCC patio. Otherwise, join us for fall fun in the OCC Dining Hall. There will be fall desserts and fun games!

There will be a service of Prayer and Communion held in the Chapel of the Incarnation tomorrow—Saturday, October 12—at 9:30 a.m. central. Please join prospective students and admissions staff for this meaningful worship experience.
Presiding: Danielle Dokman, PhD student
Musician: Andy Pokel, MA student

October 17, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
OCC Dining Room (lunch provided) and on Zoom (link in email)
The Office of Inclusion and Belonging is inviting all members of the Luther Seminary community to a lunch and training that will be conducted in the OCC dining center by Reverend Jeff Thieman, who is part of the leadership of the Braver Angels in the state of Minnesota. Braver Angels in the state of Minnesota is engaged in a statewide campaign known as “reduce the rancor,” which is committed to reducing hostile political polarization in public life. Championed by the state chairs of the two main political parties in the state, the campaign is a partnership between Braver Angels and about 25 organizations of elected officials; interested citizens, colleges, and universities, civic, religious, and business leaders; and a variety of nonprofits.