In this devotion, Steven Nelson ’76 M.Div., reminds us to listen to the prophet’s revelation: “Do not give in or give up. You are not alone.” Read today’s God Pause.
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RFS Schedule for Today and Tomorrow
Here’s the schedule of RFS activities for today and tomorrow. For complete details, see the Winter 2026 RFS schedule. Also note: campus security | campus pastor availability | weather-related announcements | Winter 2026 RFS Moodle Site
Monday, January 12
8:00-10:50 a.m. —RFS 1 Classes
11:00-11:40 a.m. —Chapel | Guest Preacher William Brown
11:40 a.m.-12:30 p.m. —Lunch
12:30-4:20 p.m. —RFS 1 Classes
Tuesday, January 13
No Classes
Financial Wellness Sessions
6:00-8:30 p.m. —Rutlen Lecture with William P. Brown
William Brown to Preach in Chapel – January 12
We will gather in the Chapel of the Incarnation today—Monday, January 12 at 11 a.m.—for a communion service with guest preacher William P. Brown, the speaker for this year’s Rutlen lecture. Brown is an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the William Marcellus McPheeters Professor of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary.
Come and Sing with RFS Drop-In Choir [In-Person]
Do you love making a joyful noise and singing with your peers? All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join the choir to sing at Monday’s chapel worship. We will gather in the chapel for a 15-20 minute rehearsal after worship on Saturday. If you are unable to attend rehearsal, you are still welcome to sing on Monday. Contact student director Carolina Bowen, cbowen001@luthersem.edu, with your voice part preference so we have an idea of who will be joining us. Everyone singing in the choir will gather at 10:40 a.m. on Monday to do a run-through with our chapel musician prior to the service.
Maintenance Team Update
Dear Luther Seminary Community,
We are writing to share that Ron Hosek, our longest-serving maintenance technician, concluded his time with Luther Seminary last week. Ron has been a familiar face on our campus for over a decade. During his long tenure, he played an essential role in the care and upkeep of our buildings and grounds. We want to acknowledge his history with the seminary and express our sincere gratitude for the dedication he brought to the maintenance of our facilities. We thank Ron for his many years of contributions to our campus.
—Operations and Technology, Finance and Human Resources
Luther Spirit Day – January 15 [In-Person]
Students, during the second day of RFS 2 at Mount Olivet—Thursday, January 15—we’ll have a photographer and videographer on site to capture visually some of shared community experiences in this exciting, off-campus space. You are encouraged to wear a Luther Seminary-branded shirt or other apparel on this day. Wearing something maroon and/or gray (but not branded) is great too. (Staff and faculty, you’re welcome to join in the fun too!)