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In this devotion, Richard Nysse, professor of Old Testament emeritus, notes that when we sing Advent carols, it could well be God leading the chorus. Read today’s God Pause.

Get ready to wrap up the fall term with some holiday cheer! We’re inviting all students, staff, and faculty to join us for a Christmas Movie Night and Chili Cook-Off on Friday, December 6, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in OCC Dining Room C. Bring your crockpot and your best chili recipe as we crown the tastiest chili of the night. International students, we’d love for you to share a taste of your culture by bringing a traditional dish to the table. It’s the perfect way to relax, connect with friends, and enjoy the festive spirit before the holiday break. Don’t miss out on this fun and delicious evening—see you there!

It’s Pubs & Profs time—this time it’s online (link in email)! On Thursday, December 5 at 7 p.m., enjoy a quaint evening discussion with Dean of the Chapel Steve Thomason on spirituality and what in the world does it mean to be a dean of the chapel?

Students, spring registration is approaching, and many staff will be out of the office the week of Thanksgiving. If you wish to discuss your course schedule, you may do so with Academic Advising, advising@luthersem.edu. Spring term registration opens on the dates below in order of class status. Remember to log in to MyLutherNet at 9:00 a.m. CT or later on the day your registration opens. Your student status can be found on MyLutherNet under Profile & Settings.

• Thursday, December 5, 9:00 a.m. CT — Juniors and Certificates
• Friday, December 6, 9:00 a.m. CT — Non-Degree
• Tuesday, December 10, 9:00 a.m. CT — New Admits – spring semester

All Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. CT. Be sure to refresh your browser if you have logged in early. Advising support will be available from 9-10 am CT via Zoom (link in email) on Thursday 12/5. The advising team and Registrar’s Office staff will be available to answer questions about what to take in the fall and assist if you have issues getting registered.

Join us for a festive and fun Secret Santa gift exchange—open to all students, faculty, and staff of the Luther Seminary community. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the Christmas season together and spread holiday cheer. Participants will be randomly assigned a person for whom to purchase a gift, keeping the recipient a secret until the big reveal at our gathering on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at noon. The gift limit is set at $15, making it a thoughtful yet affordable way to share joy. To join in the fun, simply fill out this online form. Let’s come together to make this holiday season special by sharing gifts and celebrating community spirit. For any questions, email communitylife@luthersem.edu or ateter001@luthersem.edu. Don’t miss out—sign up today!

Start the new year off with a 3-day retreat—January 12-14, 2025—to explore the unique call God has placed on your life. We will be gathering at Shores of St. Andrew Bible Camp in New London, MN. The retreat will give space for conversation, exploration of your own call journey, worship, rest and community. This discernment retreat is co-facilitated by Steve Thomason, Jen Gruendler, and Ashley Wheeler. The cost of the retreat including 2 nights lodging and 6 meals is $200 for double occupancy or $240 for single. There may be limited resources available for financial support—please reach out to Steve, Jen, or Ashley for a conversation if that is a need. Space is limited, so register soon. Registration closees Monday, December 16, 2024. Register using this online form. Note: There is an option to receive course credit for this retreat with additional readings, coursework, and meeting times. Current Luther Seminary students need to register for this Winter 2025 course if they would like to do that. Questions regarding the course credit should be directed to Steve Thomason, sthomason002@luthersem.edu.