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Here’s the schedule of RFS activities for today and tomorrow. For complete details, see the Fall 2026 RFS schedule and Fall 2026 Moodle site. Also note: campus security | campus pastor availability | weather-related announcements

Friday, September 25
8:00–10:50 a.m. —Classes
11:00–11:30 a.m. —Chapel Service of Prayer and Sending
11:40 a.m.–12:30 p.m. —Lunch, Spiritual Directors Fair
12:30–4:20 p.m. —Classes

As we prepare to move into another school year, and the last on this campus, this prayer ribbon sculpture will be a space for students, faculty, staff, and community members to participate in sharing in a prayer, hope, or dream for Luther Seminary for this year and beyond. You are invited to contribute personal or communal prayers by writing them on a ribbon and placing them on the sculpture. Then, take some time to read and consider the rest of the prayers shared by members of the community. The sculpture is outside by the HOPE sign, and beginning Friday, September 18 through the end of RFS 2 there will be a staffed table with instructions. Reach out to Kiersten Dahl-Shetka, kdahlshetka@luthersem.edu, if you have any questions.

In this devotion, Terrance L. Stratton ’73 M.Div, ’93 D.Min., notes how Paul honors Christ the servant in his letter to the Philippians. Read today’s God Pause.

Today is Give Day, when students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends come together for 24 hours to support our shared mission and fuel the Sustaining Fund. What’s happening?
– 11 a.m. – Chapel Service
– 11:40 a.m. – Community Meal
– 10:30 a.m to 1 p.m. – Student Gratitude Station (OCC 148): Wear your Luther swag to RFS and stop by to record a 1-minute thank-you video (or submit one online here) to help unlock a $5,000 grant for Student Council programming. Mark your calendars—we can’t wait to celebrate generosity and faith as a Luther community!

In this devotion, Terrance L. Stratton ’73 M.Div, ’93 D.Min., discussing how the psalmist reminds us that God’s love is steadfast. Read today’s God Pause.

After a long day at RFS, one understands why Katharina von Bora Luther ran a brewery. Luther Seminary friends are invited to join Eric Nelson (M.Div. student) at Padraigs Brewing for a Give Day fundraiser! Come in this Saturday and Sunday, or Tuesday and Wednesday evening (9/19, 9/20, 9/22, 9/23), when every $10 Give Day donation is $3 off a pint of craft Irish beer. Just donate at luthersem.edu/give-day. Come to the corner of Broadway and Central in Northeast and show the Padraig’s beertender your “thank you” email from Luther. Sláinte!