Students, Spring RFS 1 (February 28-March 2) and RFS 2 (March 4-6) are both on campus at Luther Seminary. As you make final preparations for travel and learning, please review these reminders and resources: Spring 2026 RFS schedule | Spring 2026 Moodle site
Contact academicdean@luthersem.edu with any questions.
* Any student who hasn’t yet booked a hotel should contact the hotels directly to verify availability. We have arranged shuttles with Doubletree-Roseville and Fairfield-Mendota Heights. Students are welcome to stay elsewhere but will need to arrange their own transportation. Students attending the Tuesday night soup dinner will need to arrange their own transportation.
TONIGHT: Join Us for Open Mic Night
Looking for the perfect way to kick off RFS week? We’ve got you covered! Join us on Friday, February 27 from 4:30–6:30 p.m. in the OCC Dining Room for a night of fun, flavor, and fantastic talent at our Open Mic Night!
- Share a song, read a poem, tell a story, perform comedy — or simply come cheer on your friends!
- Enjoy a delicious taco bar
- Sip on wine, beer, or soda
- Connect, laugh, and celebrate our amazing community
Whether you’re ready to take the mic or just want to soak up the vibes, we’d love to see you there. Sign up here to perform. Presented by the Community Life Team. Bring your friends. Bring your appetite. Bring your talent (or your applause). See you there!
RFS 1 and 2 Chapel Volunteers Needed
We are in need of a few volunteers to help serve communion on Monday, March 2 and Wednesday, March 4. If you will be on campus for RFS 1 or 2 and would like to help out, please fill out this brief form. We look forward to worshiping God together as a seminary community this upcoming week.
God Pause for February 26: John 3
In this devotion, Gracia Grindal ’83 M.A. considers how Nicodemus seems to know only one reality and struggles to understand any other. Read today’s God Pause.
God Pause for February 25: Romans 4
In this devotion, Gracia Grindal ’83 M.A. notes that we are not Christians because our parents or grandparents were. Read today’s God Pause.
Future Space Working Group Lunch & Learn [Hybrid]
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to join the Future Space Working Group for an engaging Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, February 25 from noon to 1 p.m. CT. This hybrid event will take place in OCC 10 and on Zoom (link in email). Our Future Space Working Group and other staff, faculty, and students they’ve engaged have been meeting, thinking, and gathering data as well as conducting professional studies and assessments. What ideas and aspirations for our future space have been gathered? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the discoveries they are making and potential next steps. Bring your lunch and your questions. A recording of the event will be distributed after the event.