Please join the Seminary Relations team in welcoming its newest Philanthropic Adviser, Mercedes Roesch. Some of you may know Mercedes from her time as a Master of Divinity student at Luther Seminary (she graduated in 2024). You also might recognize Mercedes’ name as an occasional contributor to Faith + Lead. Mercedes will be working remotely from her ranch in Eastern Colorado. She most recently was working in philanthropy for Agriculture Future of America. She has a passion for agriculture and family, especially at the intersection of faith and life for those in rural America. Feel free to send a welcome email to Mercedes at mroesch002@luthersem.edu. She will be here in person at the July All Hands Meeting if you would like to greet her there. Welcome, Mercedes!
Staff Handbook 2025-26
The latest version of the staff handbook is now available on MyLutherNet. There are no significant changes from the previous edition.
God Pause for July 14: Genesis 18
In this devotion, Duane Neugebauer ’71 M.Div., prays that our welcome would be strong, especially to those in our midst in need of friends to help and support them. Read today’s God Pause.
Fire Alarm-Alert System Testing – Today
Today Nardini Fire Equipment will be testing the fire alarm system in Bockman Hall and Gullixson Hall. Beginning about 9:00 a.m., you might hear the fire alarm system going off. If you see smoke, exit the facility via the stairs. If no smoke is present, this is just a test and no action is needed by staff or students. Thank you for your understanding. Questions? Call Rob at 651.641.3208.
Fall Registration and Advising Support
Fall registration begins this week by class (see dates below), and we will host advising support sessions to assist with any registration questions you may have. If you have questions, email advising@luthersem.edu and include your degree program in your email so the appropriate advisor can respond. Fall registration opens at 9 a.m. CT on these dates:
- Tuesday, July 8: Seniors, Interns, Affiliated, Th.M., Ph.D.
- Wednesday, July 9: Middlers
- Thursday, July 10: Juniors and Certificates
- Friday, July 11: Non-Degree
- Tuesday, July 15: New Admits – Fall Semester
Advising support is available 9–10 a.m. via Zoom (link in email) on each date listed above. The advising team and Registrar’s Office staff will be available to answer questions about fall courses and assist if you encounter issues registering.
God Pause for July 11: Luke 10
In this devotion, Margaret Yackel-Juleen ’09 M.Div, notes that Good Samaritans are all around us. Read today’s God Pause.