Pastor Steve Thomason, Dean of the Chapel, will be on throughout Spring RFS to provide pastoral support for your intensive experience on campus. If you would like to connect with him for spiritual care, please call 651-641-3331. Press 1 to call him directly, or press 2 to leave a message and/or a prayer request. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 first. You can also find general information for chapel, spiritual practices, and how to access spiritual direction and counseling on the seminary’s Chapel and Spiritual Life webpage.
God Pause for February 13: Luke 6
In this devotion, Mark S. B. Docken ’82 M.Div., says that Jesus’ “Woe to you” is likely directed at each of us. Read today’s God Pause.
God Pause for February 12: 1 Corinthians 15
In this devotion, Mark S. B. Docken ’82 M.Div., ponders how we and all creation are joined to each other in Jesus’ death. Read today’s God Pause.
Student Scholarship Getting Noticed Worldwide
Did you know that Luther Seminary student dissertations and faculty papers were downloaded over 8000 times in December alone? From India and SE Asia (980 downloads) to South America (Brazil alone 1100) and Europe (1200). Many of the student dissertations make their way into our Luther Seminary Library bibliographies resource. For example, our Søren Kierkegaard bibliography includes the 2024 dissertation by Andrés Albertson on “Love and Politics“ (Hegel and Kierkegaard). Our Digital Commons area is a vast resource to explore.
Mental Health and Ministry: From Isolation to Inclusion
How can your church or faith community become a safe space for honest conversations about mental health? On February 20, Faith+Lead is hosting a member-exclusive workshop to help faith communities move from individual awareness to a whole-church approach to care. Using scripture as our foundation, we’ll explore ways to:
- Break down stigmas and start talking openly about mental health
- Build confidence in offering practical support and compassion
- Create a caring, inclusive community where everyone feels seen and embraced
This workshop is free for Faith+Lead members and those enrolled in the God and Mental Health Challenges on-demand course. Learn more and register today.
God Pause for February 11: Psalm 1
In this devotion, Mark S. B. Docken ’82 M.Div., reminds us that God will sustain us even when we cannot sense it as we encounter arid times of depression, oppression, loneliness, ill-health, and grief. Read today’s God Pause.