In this devotion, Jane Wegleitner ’77 M.A., observes how Peter’s courageous faith and leadership rested entirely on Jesus’ power and love. Read today’s God Pause.
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TODAY: Parking Lot and Walkway Closure
A portion of the parking lot between Olson Campus Center and Bockman Hall will be closed tomorrow—Friday, August 7—to allow for scheduled tree care and tree removal work. The pedestrian pathway between Olson Campus Center and Gullixson Hall will also be closed during this work. Please use alternate parking areas and pedestrian routes while the work is underway. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we safely complete this important campus maintenance. A map of the affected area is provided below.
Primary Voting on Campus – August 11 [In-Person]
The Olson Campus Center narthex will serve as a polling location for the primary election next Tuesday, Aug. 11. Please welcome community members as your encounter them and expect greater foot traffic.
Art Collection Lunch & Learn – August 12 [Hybrid]
On Wednesday, August 12 at 11:30 a.m., bring your own lunch and share your thoughts on what the Luther Seminary Art Collection should look like in our new space. The Art Working Group will provide information on the current state of the collection, then we’ll hear your ideas for how we might intentionally integrate art into our communal life in the coming years. We gather in OCC 10 or on Zoom (link in email). Reach out to Caleb with any questions at crollins002@luthersem.edu.
TIDEL Summit and Scholarly Symposium 2026
We invite faculty, students, scholars, and institutional leaders to the 2nd Annual TIDEL Summit and Showcase taking place October 1-2 in New York City at Union Theological Seminary and Teachers College, Columbia University. The event brings together scholars, faith leaders, technologists, and nonprofit professionals to explore theology, ethics, technology, innovation, and public life. We are accepting scholarly papers in three areas: faith and worship in a digital age, learning and leadership, collaboration and innovation. Paper submission deadline is September 15, 2026. Early registration deadline (no paper required) is August 15, 2026. Paper submissions are free, and selected presenters will receive complimentary registration. Attendance is open to everyone (whether or not they submit a paper). Registration is $100 through August 15 and $150 after August 15. Learn more and register.
God Pause for August 6: Matthew 14
In this devotion, Jane Wegleitner ’77 M.A., thanks God for courage in recognizing our need for self-care. Read today’s God Pause.