To support students who may be facing food insecurity, Luther Seminary operates a direct-order grocery process for the seminary community. Luther Seminary’s Grocery Assistance Program is a lifeline for students facing food insecurity. Started during the pandemic, this vital program continues to provide essential groceries to an average of 25 students each week. Through the program, students can request necessary food items that are then carefully processed, purchased, and delivered to campus by dedicated volunteers. This initiative helps students meet their nutritional needs and fosters a sense of community and support within the seminary. Your generous donation will ensure that this program can continue to make a real difference in the lives of Luther Seminary students. On the Grocery Assistance Program webpage, you can make a one-time or recurring gift to support this important ministry.
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.
New Student Brew [In-Person]
Come meet incoming students who live in the Twin Cities area for an in-person New Student Brew on Monday, August 3, 4–5:30 p.m. CT on the Olson Campus Center patio. Current students, staff, and faculty are invited to join us for ice-cream, light snacks, and conversation! Send newstudents@luthersem.edu a quick email to let us know you are coming—but also feel free to just show up!
August 2026 Employee Anniversaries
Congratulations to our colleagues celebrating work anniversaries in August!
- Terri Elton, 21 years – Academic Affairs
- Jessi LeClear Vachta, 7 years – Admissions
- Emily Rova-Hegener, 4 years – Contextual Learning
- Mollie Schellinger, 1 year – Admissions
- Trina Smith, 3 years – Institutional Research
- Steve Thomason, 4 years – Faculty, Leadership
Community Lunch: Pathways Grant – September 10 [In-Person]
You are invited to join us for a community lunch on Thursday, September 10 at 12:30 p.m. in the OCC Dining Room. This lunch follows a morning event where faculty will be exploring what we’ve learned through the Pathways II grant about how our students Know, Be, and Do in their formation. We’d love to have the whole Luther community join us afterward to celebrate and connect over a meal. To help us plan for food and seating, please sign up by September 3 on this online form to indicate that you’ll join us for lunch.
God Pause for July 31: Matthew 14
In this devotion, Jil Fiemeyer ’22 M.A., thanks God for faithfully providing throughout our lives, even when we can’t recognize how God is involved. Read today’s God Pause.