In this devotion, Mara Stillson ’24 M.A. writes that while we live in the reality of sinfulness, pain, brokenness, oppression, and more, we come to God in prayer for moments of peace and the reminder that, in all times and in all places, God is present. Read today’s God Pause.
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Tuesday Chapel: Contemplative Practice [Hybrid]
We gather at 11:00 a.m. CT in the OCC Meditation Chapel and online for contemplative practice of your choice, mindful sketching, centering prayer, or however you choose to engage silence. This week contemplative will be facilitated by Pastor Steve Thomason. We will read the text and then engage in contemplative practice in silence for 15 min, afterwards you are welcome to sit in fellowship or go about your day.
Text: Genesis 12:1–5
Zoom link: (see email)
Share your prayer requests
Wednesday Night Student Fellowship [Zoom]
Mid-week fatigue? Join us tonight for a student fellowship zoom with Luthear Whole Life as we explore this week’s topic of ‘Resting in God’s Grace!’
Luther Whole Life is a weekly, one-hour Zoom gathering for seminary students to pause, connect, reflect, and encourage one another as we navigate the demands of seminary and preparation for ministry. Through guided conversation, gratitude, and prayer, we’ll explore practices that support spiritual, emotional, physical, relational, and vocational well-being.
This Month: Spiritual Health
This Week: Resting in God’s Grace
All students are welcome. No preparation required.
Wednesdays @ 7:30–8:30 p.m. CST
Zoom Link: (see email)
Meeting ID: 890 9243 6264
Passcode: (see email)
Fall Fun Fest – October 29 [In-Person]
Come one, come all to the Fall Fun Fest on Thursday, October 29 at 4:30 p.m. CT in OCC Dining Room C. Here’s what can you expect. See you there!
- A pumpkin carving competition with prizes, judged by our very own Christian Eriksen, Karoline Lewis, and Mary Hess.
- Pizza, hot apple cider, and a hot chocolate bar
- A presentation on some origins of fall celebrations by Jack Hendricks
- Fellowship with staff, student, and faculty colleagues
Old Muskego Tour – November 3 [In-Person]
All staff, faculty, and students are welcome to join this tour of Old Muskego Church on Tuesday, November 3 from 11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. If you’ve always wanted to go inside but haven’t had the chance or you haven’t been inside in years, you’re welcome to come learn about the mythic tale of Old Muskego. We will gather on the steps in front of Muskego. Contact Caleb at crollins002@luthersem.edu with any questions.
Annual Enrollment Is Here
It’s time to make your benefit elections for the coming year. This is your opportunity to make important decisions related to your health coverage, retirement contributions, tax-advantaged accounts, and life insurance and beneficiaries. The Open Enrollment window begins today, Monday, October 19. Watch for an email invite directly from Portico—sent in batches over a few days. Everyone will have two full weeks to complete enrollment. Then, visit myPortico to review your 2027 benefit options, make any benefit changes to meet your needs for the coming year, and confirm your 2027 enrollment elections. You can explore detailed information about your health benefits on myPortico on the ELCA-Primary Health Benefits and ELCA Medicare-Primary Health Benefits page. If you have questions, Portico’s customer care center is available to help. Call 800-352-2876 or email mail@PorticoBenefits.org. If you have any questions specific to Luther Seminary, you may also contact Human Resources at hr@luthersem.edu.