In this devotion, Robert Hansen ’72 M.Div. prays for Jesus’ presence as we prepare for Lent. Read today’s God Pause.
God Pause for March 3: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
In this devotion, Robert Hansen ’72 M.Div. writes that the call of the prophet Joel is still relevant for us today. Read today’s God Pause.
2025 Fosdick Lecture on Preaching — March 6 at Augsburg University
Join Augsburg University Campus Ministry for the 8th Annual Fosdick Lecture on Preaching. Rev. Dr. DeWayne Davis ’20 D.Min. will address the topic “Shall Untruth Win? Faithful Preaching in an Age of Mistrust and Misinformation.”
Hoversten Chapel, Augsburg University
March 6, 2025 | 10:00 a.m.
Observers have offered provocative words and phrases to describe our cultural and political moment. Post-truth. The fall of reason. Alternative facts. Can good news penetrate the noise of propaganda and conspiracy in our national discourse? Can a word of hope break through the cynicism and nihilism of cruel and radicalized politics? Now more than ever, from one-on-one meetings with parishioners to our proclamations from behind the sacred desk to our public utterances, courageous preachers must freshly voice the enduring wisdom of the Bible, the tradition, and religious experience to a people awash in propaganda and misinformation delivered through an inflammatory media landscape.
God Pause for January 31: Luke 4:21-30
In this devotion, Chris Bellefeuille ’03 M.Div., ’18 D.Min. reflects on how Jesus upends our expectations of how God is for us by being so surprisingly with us. Read today’s God Pause.
Severe Weather/Winter Weather Emergencies Reminder
The winter season is a good time to remind everyone how decisions are made to close the campus due to weather events. The decision to close or delay the opening of the seminary due to weather or other emergencies is made jointly by the academic deans and dean of students. When a decision is made to close the campus, notifications will be issued to the campus community using the Omnilert alert system, email, community announcement, and website banner. Sign up for and manage your Omnilert subscription.
God Pause for January 17: John 2:1–11
In this devotion, Mary Simonson Clark ’07 M.A. writes that in providing enough for everyone, God expects us to act boldly for the common good. Read today’s God Pause.