In this devotion, Barbara Bruneau ’07 M.Div. writes about training our eyes and ears and hearts to hear those who are speaking with God’s authority and not the world’s viewpoint. Read today’s God Pause.
God Pause for January 24: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
In this devotion, Barbara Bruneau ’07 M.Div. reflects that change has always been hard. Read today’s God Pause.
Save the Date: Rutlen Faith and Creation Care Lecture
Circle the evening of February 27, 2024, on your calendar. That’s when we enjoy the next Rutlen Faith and Creation Care lecture. Our speaker this time is Professor Rick Lindroth, an enviromental scientist from the University of Wisconsin. This series of lectures showcases major voices in science and theology on current issues in environmental justice and ecotheology. Hope to see you there!
There’s Still Time to Apply for a Grant: Exciting Opportunity for Students, Faculty, and Staff
The Stewardship Leaders Program, in collaboration with InFaith Community Foundation, invites you to apply for a grant. All grants awarded must be used for Luther Seminary students, faculty, staff or programs, and must align with Luther Seminary’s Welcome, Mission, and Vision Statements.
The maximum single grant award will be $2,500.
Interested?
Sign up here and Arlene Flancher will send you a grant application, an example of a completed grant, and submissions instructions.
- January 5, 2024: Application Deadline
- Jan 22 – Feb 10, 2024: Winners determined by students from the spring Money and Mission of the Church course.
- Early March: Winners notified
- Grant Project Period: March – end of fall semester 2024.
- Early December 2024: Grant reports due
Questions? Contact Arlene Flancher (aflancher001@luthersem.edu) or Grace Pomroy (gpomroy001@luthersem.edu) of the Stewardship Leader Program.
Save the Date: Fretheim Lecture with Amy-Jill Levine – January 9
Join us at 7 p.m. on January 9, 2024, for an evening with renowned New Testament scholar Amy-Jill Levine. Professor Levine will deliver Luther Seminary’s 2024 Fretheim Lecture in Biblical Theology, “The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector: Why Knowledge of Jewish History Matters for Christian Preaching and Teaching.” She will also offer a workshop for area clergy and seminary students before the lecture. Both events will be held in Olson Campus Center and are free and open to the public. The lecture will be livestreamed at youtube.com/lutherseminary.
*This event will be held on the Tuesday evening between winter RFS sessions. Students traveling to campus for just one of the RFS classes in January are invited to stay a day later or arrive a day earlier in order to attend this lecture!*
God Pause for December 13: 1 Thessalonians 5:16–24
In this devotion, Jen Gruendler, associate director of enrollment services, writes that Paul’s words—and the Season of Advent—don’t dismiss pain, but invite us to acknowledge the hard things and in the same breath dare us to choose joy and gratitude in spite of it. Read today’s God Pause.