Tomorrow—Tuesday, September 16, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., OCC Dining Room—members of the seminary community will explore together a variety of answers to the question “What does it mean to be human?” We will consider how answers to this question might intersect with a scientific understanding of human origins and will explore how scientific discoveries related to human origins might inform preparation for and practice of religious community leadership. This conversation will be facilitated by Jim Miller, BSIC co-chair, and Lee Meadows, science teacher educator.
Opening Convocation – September 19
All are welcome to join us in the Chapel of the Incarnation on Friday, September 19 at 11:00 a.m. for opening convocation, a worship service led by President Robin Steinke in which we ask for God’s blessings on our community as we begin a new academic year. Staff, faculty, students-mark your calendars and please plan to join us for this community-wide event.
Pubs & Profs Wednesday – September 17
Join visiting professor F. Willis Johnson in the Olson Campus Center Dining Room from 5:00-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17 as he kicks off his webinar series—The Alchemy of Faith-Informed Entrepreneurism from Imagination to Innovation—that guides spiritual entrepreneurs through the core creative energies that fuel their work: imagination, ideation, ignition, and innovation. This session will focus on the Sacred Playground of Imagination. Lanna Thai food will be served as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The remaining three episodes will be held online on October 7 and 28 and November 18 from 6-7:30 p.m. More details will be available at Wednesday’s event.
Operations Is Hiring
Welcome new and returning students to our 2025-26 academic year! Operations is hiring, and we invite students to apply for the service positions we have available. Operations teams support most daily activities within the seminary buildings—service desk, grounds maintenance, custodial maintenance, facility maintenance, and events such as RFS. Apply online on the Student Employment page and join a group of dedicated peers supporting and maintaining the learning and working environment for all.
Inside Luther News – Deadline for October Edition
Want to share something in an upcoming edition of Inside Luther News, the seminary’s internal e-newsletter? Send your announcement to communic@luthersem.edu. Submit items for the October edition by September 17. Inside Luther News helps keep students, staff, and faculty connected to our mission, people, and stories. Content in the e-newsletter is meant to be somewhat broader in scope—seasonal announcements, monthly reminders, stories about recent events or news of upcoming projects—than the daily Community Announcements posts and emails.
God Pause for September 14: There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy
In this devotion, Kurt Keljo ’81 M.Div., ponders just how unexpected—even mind blowing—God’s forgiveness is and that what makes our God holy is God’s forgiveness, not God’s vengeance.
Read today’s God Pause.