In this devotion, Ramona Bouzard ’80 M.Div., ’13 D.Min., says that Jesus is not a role model but is God enfleshed in human love. Read today’s God Pause.
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Operations Coordinator New Hire
As part of the reorganization of the operations and facilities teams, Peter Susag will be rejoining Luther Seminary as Operations Coordinator beginning Monday, November 24. As Operations Coordinator, Peter will be responsible for coordinating housing, events, and building access across campus. He will also supervise the mail room and the operations desk. Peter brings a wealth of experience in a variety of roles at Luther Seminary and is a valuable addition to the team. Please join us in welcoming Peter back to Luther Seminary!
Luther Seminary Community Secret Santa [In-Person]
Join us for a festive and fun Secret Santa gift exchange open to all students, faculty, and staff of the Luther Seminary community.
Thursday, December 11, 12:00 p.m. CT, OCC Dining Room
This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the Christmas season together and spread holiday cheer. Participants will be randomly assigned a person for whom to purchase a gift, keeping the recipient a secret until the big reveal at our gathering on December 11. The gift limit is set at $15, making it a thoughtful yet affordable way to share joy. To join in the fun, fill out this form by Wednesday, December 3—you will be notified who your person is on December 3 or 4, so you have time to get your gift. Let’s come together to make this holiday season special by sharing gifts and celebrating community spirit. Questions? Email communitylife@luthersem.edu.
Video of Active Threat Training Session Now Available
The video from our Active Threat training session on Tuesday, November 18 is now available. We encourage you to watch the video if you were unable to attend the session.
Brake Bread Community Gathering – December 4 [In-Person]
Come and brake bread on December 4 from 8:30–9:30 a.m. in the Library reading room! This is the third “Brake Bread” opportunity to gather around bread, jam, and pastries while building deeper community connections and celebrating a particular campus space—this time in the Library reading room. Supported by an Endowment Lab Grant from Thrivent, these braking bread events are intentional moments to build relationships, listen to one another, laugh together, and celebrate the good work and learning being done among us. Please join us in this holy space to love one another more deeply in a time of uncertainty. If you have questions, email Emily Rova-Hegener in Contextual Learning, erovahegener001@luthersem.edu.
Join Augsburg University for Advent Vespers—December 5 and 6 [In-Person]
The Luther Seminary community is warmly invited to Augsburg University’s annual Advent Vespers at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. For more than four decades, Augsburg has ushered in the Advent and Christmas seasons with a magnificent experience of music and liturgy focusing on the theme of preparation and culminating in the joyful celebration of the Incarnation.
2025 Advent Vespers: Guide Our Feet Into the Way of Peace
December 5 (7 p.m.) and December 6 (2 p.m. and 5 p.m.)
Central Lutheran Church
333 South 12th Street, Minneapolis
Advent Vespers is free to the public with a suggested donation of $30 per person. Reservations are encouraged. Learn more and register for Advent Vespers.