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The Stewardship Leaders Program, in collaboration with Thrivent Charitable, invites you to apply for an endowment lab grant. Grant applications must be received by this Sunday, August 3, and winners will be notified by the end of August. This grant program is designed to support Luther Seminary students, faculty, staff, and programs. All applications must align with Luther Seminary’s welcome, vision, and mission statements, and the project must benefit the Luther Seminary community. Total amount awarded will be up to $13,300 with a maximum single grant award of $4,000. Grant applications will be judged by the summer Money and Mission of the Church class as part of their education on endowments. Find out more and apply online. Winners will be notified by the end of August. If you have any questions about the program or the application please email Grace Pomroy, Director of the Stewardship Leaders Program at gpomroy001@luthersem.edu.

In this devotion, Dan Odden ’75 M.Div., ’95 D.Min., meditates on how God invites us to trust in that which is beyond our knowing. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Staci Stought ’27 M.Div., notes that trusting God’s generosity and goodness frames a loving God who yearns to be active in our lives, even in the smallest things. Read today’s God Pause.

New and current Luther Seminary students are invited to apply for an internship with Lutheran Campus Ministry Twin Cities. The LCM Outreach intern works with current University of Minnesota student leaders to reach out and build relationships with students in Saint Paul, cultivates and leads a meaningful small group on the Saint Paul Campus, and learns from and contributes to the broader LCM-TC community. There are opportunities for further learning, growth, development, and travel depending on the desires and capacity of the person. The position is 10 hours a week and is paid. A 2-year commitment (Aug 15-May 15) is encouraged, and preference will be given to those who can make that commitment. The intern must be available on Wednesday nights during the academic year. Deadline to apply is July 31, and applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis. Start date is flexible, ideally around August 15. Send questions and/or to apply send cover letter, resume, and references to pastorkate@umnlutheran.org.

On Wednesday, August 6, join us to experience rural culture at Farmfest 2025 in Morgan, Minnesota. We will leave at 7 a.m. in a van from the seminary and arrive around 9:30. This is an opportunity to learn about the economics, politics, and lifestyle of rural and small-town people in this part of the midwest. This event is aimed at farmers in the region by its organizers. Thanks to generous donors, the cost to attend (transportation, tickets, meal) is covered.

• On the drive in and out of the city we will talk about the variety of crops, farming techniques, and communities as we travel. If you don’t know much about farming or small town Minnesota, there will be opportunities to ask questions and learn more.
• We will walk around and see farm machinery and other technology, agriculture companies and organizations, and demonstrations. The scale of these machines, their cost and technology will be interesting as we think about what it means for the future of rural communities and congregations. 
• The event is set on the historic Gilfillan Farm of Morgan, Minnesota. We hope to have a local pastor join us for part of the day to talk about rural and small town ministry.
• There are food booths to purchase meals inside for lunch. 

Please sign up on this form to indicate your interest and/or your intent to join us. If you are able to drive, indicate that too. Questions? Email Jon Anderson, Director of Rural Ministries, at janderson008@luthersem.edu.

Want to get more out of Google Calendar? A new training is available: Mastering Google Calendar. The Office of Technology is now offering individual and group training sessions focused on key features that help you streamline scheduling and improve team coordination. You’ll learn:

• How to set your working location (remote, on-site, hybrid)
• Calendar sharing settings (Free/Busy vs. full visibility)
• Attaching Google Docs and links to calendar events
• Inviting individuals and Google Groups to meetings
• Adding the academic calendar to your Google Calendar
• Tips, shortcuts, and best practices to save time

The training is designed for staff, faculty, and departments looking to enhance their daily calendar use. The format can be one-on-one or group sessions—and we can be flexible to your schedule. Interested? Contact Christopher Valentine at cvalentine001@luthersem.edu. Make your calendar work for you!