We will gather in the Chapel of the Incarnation today—Monday, January 12 at 11 a.m.—for a communion service with guest preacher William P. Brown, the speaker for this year’s Rutlen lecture. Brown is an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the William Marcellus McPheeters Professor of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary.
Come and Sing with RFS Drop-In Choir [In-Person]
Do you love making a joyful noise and singing with your peers? All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join the choir to sing at Monday’s chapel worship. We will gather in the chapel for a 15-20 minute rehearsal after worship on Saturday. If you are unable to attend rehearsal, you are still welcome to sing on Monday. Contact student director Carolina Bowen, cbowen001@luthersem.edu, with your voice part preference so we have an idea of who will be joining us. Everyone singing in the choir will gather at 10:40 a.m. on Monday to do a run-through with our chapel musician prior to the service.
Maintenance Team Update
Dear Luther Seminary Community,
We are writing to share that Ron Hosek, our longest-serving maintenance technician, concluded his time with Luther Seminary last week. Ron has been a familiar face on our campus for over a decade. During his long tenure, he played an essential role in the care and upkeep of our buildings and grounds. We want to acknowledge his history with the seminary and express our sincere gratitude for the dedication he brought to the maintenance of our facilities. We thank Ron for his many years of contributions to our campus.
—Operations and Technology, Finance and Human Resources
New Year – Fresh Start to Financial Wellness
Ready to step into 2026 with a new approach to your finances? Maybe you’re looking to better connect your money and your values, curious about future salary/benefits, or eager to create a plan that better aligns with your current financial situation? Grace Pomroy, director of the Stewardship Leaders Program, is here to accompany you. She will listen to your goals without shame or judgement and can help you figure out next steps.
- Schedule an in-person meeting with Grace on-campus during RFS Tuesday, January 13, 9-11 a.m.
- Schedule a Zoom meeting with Grace during RFS Tuesday, January 13, 1-3pm CT or on Mondays and Wednesdays throughout Winter term
- Questions? Contact Grace Pomroy at gpomroy001@luthersem.edu
Women of the ELCA Zoom Gatherings [Online]
We’re starting a monthly zoom gathering for women of the ELCA who attend Luther Seminary. It will be a time to gather, encourage, and uplift one another as we ground ourselves in our Lutheran heritage. If you are interested in attending, email BillieJo Shahan, bshahan001@luthersem.edu, and indicate which days of the week and what times of day would work best for you.
Staff and Faculty: Join Us at Mount Olivet January 14–16
We encourage faculty and staff to be part of Winter RFS 2 at Mount Olivet next week even if you are not teaching. There will be multiple ways to participate:
- Join us on January 14, 15, or 16 for worship at 8:00 a.m. in Serley Chapel, to the right of Mount Olivet’s main sanctuary.
- Join us any day for lunch at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. In particular, faculty are encouraged to attend on January 14 and staff are encouraged to attend on January 15.
- Sign up for a support shift to help make RFS a success. Check out available roles and sign up for a shift by adding your name to the support schedule.
Contact academicdean@luthersem.edu with any questions.