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In this devotion, Dawn Quame ’05 M.Div., considers the power of the word “welcome.” Read today’s God Pause.

As we transition into the new fiscal year, please keep the following important updates and deadlines from the Business Office in mind:

• Specify the Fiscal Year. When submitting payment requests, clearly indicate which fiscal year (FY26 or FY27) the funds should come from. Note: The Business Office will make the final determination to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• June Credit Card Transactions.All transactions made in June must be fully completed and processed by July 20.
• FY26 Deadline. The deadline to turn in all FY26 payment requests is July 31.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us close out the year smoothly. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Business Office.

Consider applying for Luther Seminary’s Graduate Preaching Fellowship, a unique and generous fellowship that allows you to study preaching and ministry in a variety of cultural contexts. Travel to and learn from rural, suburban, and urban communities in domestic and/or international contexts. Any student in any degree program at Luther Seminary can apply, and your fellowship can last anywhere from 1 to 12 months. Your experience as a graduate preaching fellow begins after your graduation from Luther Seminary. Applications are processed on a rolling basis, and decisions are made within 30 days. Learn more about eligibility, application process, and other details and start your application today.

The library will be closing public access to the stacks for the remainder of the summer while we prepare for the campus move. Books are still available for loan. The closure of the stacks begins on June 22, 2026, and will last through August. To access books during this period, place a hold on the book through the library website—after selecting the title you are interested in, click the “Request this item” button underneath the book’s call number to place a hold. You must be logged into your library account. Book holds will be available the following business day after placing the hold. If you have questions, please feel free to stop by the library or send us an email.

In this devotion, Dawn Quame ’05 M.Div., wonders about the many “little ones” in our communities who find themselves in need of earthly mercies. Read today’s God Pause.

Admissions will have a table at the upcoming 2026 Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering from July 16-19 in Des Moines, Iowa. If you are attending and would be interested in helping staff the WELCA table, please reach out to Jessi at jleclearvachta002@luthersem.edu. Thank you in advance!