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You are invited to help us honor the life and work of renowned theologian Joseph Sittler. We hope you can be part of an informal gathering on Saturday, June 28 at Minnehaha Regional Park at 1:00 p.m. central. The event was originally scheduled last fall and postponed for better weather and more participation. The gathering will take place a mile downstream from Minnehaha Falls, at a new park bench installed in Sittler’s honor, near where Minnehaha Creek meets the Mississippi River. This scenic location was chosen to reflect Sittler’s belief that “nature is a theater of Grace.” Stewart Herman, visiting fellow at the Christensen Center on Vocation at Augsburg College and retired faculty of religion at Concordia College–Moorhead, is organizing the event and shares: “God’s Word is active in nature, which to the eyes of faith can be seen when the Minnehaha rushes to the Mississippi. We gather to honor Joseph Sittler’s path-breaking incorporation of ecology into Lutheran theology by sharing, individually, our favorite ideas from his work. Bring your favorite quote!” For more information, reach out to Dr. Herman at herman@cord.edu​.

In this devotion, Roger Haug ’75 M.Div., prays that the Holy Spirit will lead us to serve others. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Roger Haug ’75 M.Div., shares a story illustrating how God was a refuge and strength in a time of need. Read today’s God Pause.

If you missed Tuesday’s Aus Lecture on evangelism with Will Willimon—or did join us and want to engage it again, or want to share it with someone—here is the full recording of Jesus: The Most Interesting Word We Have for the World on YouTube. And here is a brief bibliography from the Luther Seminary library of Will Willimon’s publications.

In this devotion, Rodger Prois ’93 M.Div., reminds us that we can truly trust in only one thing. Read today’s God Pause.

In response to requests from the broader ELCA community, Seminary Relations, Academic Affairs, and Faith+Lead are excited to announce a new experiment designed to fill a gap for those exploring ministry but who may not be ready for seminary. This two-year residency program partners with organizations like churches, camps, and campus ministries to provide mentoring, curriculum, and a cohort to those without seminary degrees who are entering paid ministry in these organizations. The residency combines practical ministry experience with spiritual formation and targeted education through Faith+Lead Academy coursework in the first year, with a strong recommendation for residents to begin a graduate certificate in their second year. We currently have two confirmed organizational partners and are delighted that Kurty Darling has agreed to direct this donor-funded initiative with a cohort starting this fall. If you’d like to know more, contact Elizabeth Schoenknecht, Terri Elton, or Susan Brooks.