In this devotion, Brooke (Apple) Phelps ’16 M.Div., prays that God would give us strength to live out the commitments made in our baptism and the strength to love one another. Read today’s God Pause.
Application for Graduation Now Open
The Application for Graduation is now open on MyLutherNet for those completing their academic work during the 2025-2026 academic year (September 8, 2025 through August 28, 2026). If you are planning to complete your degree this academic year and have not received the email announcement or are unable to access the application for graduation on MyLutherNet, please contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@luthersem.edu. The non-refundable graduation fee will be added to student accounts, for all graduating students, when fall tuition charges are run.
God Pause for September 22: Amos 6
In this devotion, Brooke (Apple) Phelps ’16 M.Div., wonders where in life we might be too comfortable with the status quo. Read today’s God Pause.
Internships for 2026-2027 Academic Year
M.Div. students, planning an internship for the 2026-2027 academic year? If you are an ELCA candidate for ministry of Word and Sacrament or Word and Service—and by August 2026 you anticipate you will be endorsed by your synod, have completed 20 credits, and have completed CPE—come to our internship info session on Tuesday, September 23. We will meet on Zoom from 4-5 p.m. Central (link in email). Bring any and all of your questions about planning for internship.
God Pause for September 19: Luke 16
In this devotion, Hope Deutscher ’13 M.Div., wonders how we might continue centering our lives on generosity, compassion, and truth. Read today’s God Pause.
Looking Ahead—Winter RFS 2 to Be Held at Mount Olivet in Minneapolis
As we wrap up fall RFS sessions, please note that the second Winter RFS session (January 14–16) will be held at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in south Minneapolis rather than here on campus. Why? As we explore options for our new physical space, holding an off-site RFS experiment will help us learn a lot and imagine new possibilities. Mount Olivet is a vibrant congregation where several of our alums serve in leadership roles. Students will still register for RFS via the normal process starting in October. All details related to transportation, food, and logistics will be shared as the date gets closer. For now, please contact academicdean@luthersem.edu with any questions.