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Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Minneapolis invites faculty, staff, and students to participate in a 2.5 day training in Kingian Nonviolence led by nationally certified trainers. The training will take place in person in Minneapolis from the evening of September 18 to the afternoon of September 21. Students may be eligible for scholarship funding. Check with Mary Hess or Shamani Shikwambi for more information.

Consider applying for Luther Seminary’s Graduate Preaching Fellowship, a unique and generous fellowship that allows you to study preaching and ministry in a variety of cultural contexts. Travel to and learn from rural, suburban, and urban communities in domestic and/or international contexts. Any student in any degree program at Luther Seminary can apply, and your fellowship can last anywhere from 1 to 12 months. Your experience as a graduate preaching fellow begins after your graduation from Luther Seminary. Applications are processed on a rolling basis, and decisions are made within 30 days. Learn more about eligibility, application process, and other details and start your application today. Read Graduate Preaching Fellowship Propels Luther Seminary Alums.

In this devotion, Jane Wegleitner ’77 M.A., observes how Peter’s courageous faith and leadership rested entirely on Jesus’ power and love. Read today’s God Pause.

A portion of the parking lot between Olson Campus Center and Bockman Hall will be closed tomorrow—Friday, August 7—to allow for scheduled tree care and tree removal work. The pedestrian pathway between Olson Campus Center and Gullixson Hall will also be closed during this work. Please use alternate parking areas and pedestrian routes while the work is underway. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we safely complete this important campus maintenance. A map of the affected area is provided below.

On Wednesday, August 12 at 11:30 a.m., bring your own lunch and share your thoughts on what the Luther Seminary Art Collection should look like in our new space. The Art Working Group will provide information on the current state of the collection, then we’ll hear your ideas for how we might intentionally integrate art into our communal life in the coming years. We gather in OCC 10 or on Zoom (link in email). Reach out to Caleb with any questions at crollins002@luthersem.edu.

We invite faculty, students, scholars, and institutional leaders to the 2nd Annual TIDEL Summit and Showcase taking place October 1-2 in New York City at Union Theological Seminary and Teachers College, Columbia University. The event brings together scholars, faith leaders, technologists, and nonprofit professionals to explore theology, ethics, technology, innovation, and public life. We are accepting scholarly papers in three areas: faith and worship in a digital age, learning and leadership, collaboration and innovation. Paper submission deadline is September 15, 2026. Early registration deadline (no paper required) is August 15, 2026. Paper submissions are free, and selected presenters will receive complimentary registration. Attendance is open to everyone (whether or not they submit a paper). Registration is $100 through August 15 and $150 after August 15. Learn more and register.