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Current public discussions of the concepts of inclusion, belonging, diversity, and equity that have significant consequences for higher education. Luther Seminary has made an institutional commitment to ABIDE (Accountability, Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity) as an integral part of the seminary’s mission and vision. Given the ramifications these public conversations have for this community, we are offering this panel discussion featuring seminary faculty and staff as a space for dialogue on how we can live out the seminary’s mission and our vision for ABIDE.
Tuesday, April 8, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., OCC Dining Room
The event is offered also on Zoom (link in email)
Lunch served by 11 a.m. Panel discussion begins 11:30 a.m.
Register online today.
Panelists
• Lois Malcolm – Theological Rationale for ABIDE and Why It Stands Regardless of Who is in Power in Government.
• Cody Sanders – Resisting Stupidity, Injustice, and Complacency: Seeking Wisdom and Courage for the Facing of This Hour
• Samuel Zalanga – Equity and the Struggle for a More Just and Fair Society for All in Human History: Challenges and Constraints

In this devotion, Mary E. Hess, Professor of Educational Leadership and Chair of the Leadership Division, points us now toward Holy Week as we continue singing with joy in the deep conviction that God’s love endures forever. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Jennifer V. Pietz ’13 M.Div., ponders the abundance of divine love. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Jennifer V. Pietz ’13 M.Div., encourages us to invite Jesus into the parts of our lives that seem scary and to offer hospitality to those whom others reject. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Jennifer V. Pietz ’13 M.Div., observes how anything that seeks to define us or motivate our actions other than the self-giving love of Christ is to be continually crucified on the life-giving journey of faith. Read today’s God Pause.

Dear Luther Seminary Community,
On Friday, March 28, we learned of a devastating 7.7 Richter-scale earthquake in the country of Myanmar. Amidst the tremendous devastation, over 2000 people were reported dead or missing, while citizens used their bare hands to rescue trapped civilians. This is a very difficult time for the people of Myanmar, who are facing another huge trauma. Our Myanmar students have expressed deep sadness about the impact of this natural disaster on their country and its citizens. An additional impact is the loss of communication with family members and their congregations. I ask that pray for the people of Myanmar and that you share a word of encouragement with our students at this time. Peace and blessings,
—Leon Rodrigues, Dean of Students and Vice President for Inclusion and Belonging