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New and current Luther Seminary students are invited to apply for an internship with Lutheran Campus Ministry Twin Cities. The LCM Outreach intern works with current University of Minnesota student leaders to reach out and build relationships with students in Saint Paul, cultivates and leads a meaningful small group on the Saint Paul Campus, and learns from and contributes to the broader LCM-TC community. There are opportunities for further learning, growth, development, and travel depending on the desires and capacity of the person. The position is 10 hours a week and is paid. A 2-year commitment (Aug 15-May 15) is encouraged, and preference will be given to those who can make that commitment. The intern must be available on Wednesday nights during the academic year. Deadline to apply is July 31, and applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis. Start date is flexible, ideally around August 15. Send questions and/or to apply send cover letter, resume, and references to pastorkate@umnlutheran.org.

On Wednesday, August 6, join us to experience rural culture at Farmfest 2025 in Morgan, Minnesota. We will leave at 7 a.m. in a van from the seminary and arrive around 9:30. This is an opportunity to learn about the economics, politics, and lifestyle of rural and small-town people in this part of the midwest. This event is aimed at farmers in the region by its organizers. Thanks to generous donors, the cost to attend (transportation, tickets, meal) is covered.

• On the drive in and out of the city we will talk about the variety of crops, farming techniques, and communities as we travel. If you don’t know much about farming or small town Minnesota, there will be opportunities to ask questions and learn more.
• We will walk around and see farm machinery and other technology, agriculture companies and organizations, and demonstrations. The scale of these machines, their cost and technology will be interesting as we think about what it means for the future of rural communities and congregations. 
• The event is set on the historic Gilfillan Farm of Morgan, Minnesota. We hope to have a local pastor join us for part of the day to talk about rural and small town ministry.
• There are food booths to purchase meals inside for lunch. 

Please sign up on this form to indicate your interest and/or your intent to join us. If you are able to drive, indicate that too. Questions? Email Jon Anderson, Director of Rural Ministries, at janderson008@luthersem.edu.

Want to get more out of Google Calendar? A new training is available: Mastering Google Calendar. The Office of Technology is now offering individual and group training sessions focused on key features that help you streamline scheduling and improve team coordination. You’ll learn:

• How to set your working location (remote, on-site, hybrid)
• Calendar sharing settings (Free/Busy vs. full visibility)
• Attaching Google Docs and links to calendar events
• Inviting individuals and Google Groups to meetings
• Adding the academic calendar to your Google Calendar
• Tips, shortcuts, and best practices to save time

The training is designed for staff, faculty, and departments looking to enhance their daily calendar use. The format can be one-on-one or group sessions—and we can be flexible to your schedule. Interested? Contact Christopher Valentine at cvalentine001@luthersem.edu. Make your calendar work for you!

In this devotion, Staci Stought ‘27 M.Div. candidate, considers our confidence, trust, and joy in a God who answers us. Read today’s God Pause.

You are invited to visit Minnehaha Falls and get ice cream from Sea Salt this afternoon! Student Affairs staff will bring any interested students (and staff!) to explore our beautiful Twin Cities.
Where. Minnehaha Falls/Sea Salt Eatery – 4825 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis
When. Tuesday, July 22, 2:30-5:00 p.m.
Car Pool provided to and from campus for those who need a ride. Use this online form to let us know you’re coming, if you need a ride, or whether you can bring others. *Wear comfortable shoes, there will be steps involved for anyone who would like to go down to the falls (this is not required).

Did you know that Luther Seminary student dissertations and faculty papers were downloaded 16,365 times last month alone? Readers come from Asia, South America, Africa, and Europe. Many of our student dissertations make their way into the Luther Seminary Library bibliographies resource. For example, our Søren Kierkegaard bibliography includes the 2024 dissertation by Andrés Albertson on “Love and Politics“ (Hegel and Kierkegaard). And our Digital Commons is a vast online resource to explore.