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.
God Pause for August 6: Matthew 14
In this devotion, Jane Wegleitner ’77 M.A., thanks God for courage in recognizing our need for self-care. Read today’s God Pause.
RIC Advocacy Committee Meeting – August 6 [Online]
The Luther Seminary RIC advocacy committee will meet on Zoom (link in email) at 7:30 p.m. CT this evening, August 6. Join us for updates on what we’ve been working on and help to plan our agenda for the upcoming academic year. We hope to see you there. For questions, contact Joellen Barak at jbarak001@luthersem.edu
God Pause for August 5: Romans 10
In this devotion, Jane Wegleitner ’77 M.A., says that we have received the most important thing for Christian life: God’s grace. Read today’s God Pause.
God Pause for August 4: Psalm 85
In this devotion, Jane Wegleitner ’77 M.A., says that God does not limit the gifts of peace and understanding to those who trust God’s promise. Read today’s God Pause.
God Pause for August 3: 1 Kings 19
In this devotion, Jane Wegleitner ’77 M.A., considers our deep fears that we won’t measure up and God’s call to us over those fears. Read today’s God Pause.