Register for a trip to Christ Church Lutheran—in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis—on the morning of Sunday, September 20. This visit will include worship and a tour of the Eliel and Eero Saarinen-designed building that is credited with setting the standard for modernist churches built following World War II. Transportation from Luther Seminary will be available for those who would like to attend both worship and the tour. The tour is hosted by Luther Seminary archivist Caleb Rollins and members of the Christ Church Lutheran community. Please register by September 9. All are welcome!
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In Honor of Wendell Berry’s Legacy
With the death of Wendell Berry this week at age 92, Luther Seminary Library has assembled this brief bibliography of his works. Besides links to Berry’s books, it highlights several articles and online pieces about his thoughtful contributions to faith, literature, and theology.
Inside Luther News – Deadline for October Edition
Want to share something in an upcoming edition of Inside Luther News, the seminary’s internal e-newsletter? Send your announcement to communic@luthersem.edu. Submit items for the October edition by Wednesday, September 9. Inside Luther News content is meant to be somewhat broader in scope—seasonal announcements, monthly reminders, stories about recent events or news of upcoming projects—than the daily Community Announcements posts and emails.
God Pause for September 3: Matthew 18
In this devotion, Joe Jorgensen ’23 M.Div., says that Jesus’ goal was never to win but to restore broken relationships. Read today’s God Pause.
Students: Get Ready for Fall 2026 RFS
Students, Fall RFS (September 19-25) is on campus at Luther Seminary. As you make final preparations for travel and learning, please review these reminders and resources: Fall 2026 RFS schedule | Fall 2026 Moodle site. Contact academicdean@luthersem.edu with any questions. Sign up for free, professional headshots on this spreadsheet (must be logged in to your luthersem email).
Stitches and Stories Internship Program Event [In-Person]
Pastoral intern Kari Takahashi invites the Luther Seminary community to a special program event on Saturday, September 19 from 1-2:15 p.m.—“Stitches and Stories: Exploring Native Culture and History through Quilt Art”—that will also serve as her internship project at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hayfield, Minnesota (104 1st Street SE). A dessert reception will follow. Nationally-recognized and award-winning quilter and historian Tamara Carter, along with her husband and co-presenter Joe Gaines (of the Choctaw Nation), will share quilts inspired by Indigenous American history, culture, and lifeways in an educational and inspirational program. Contact Kari (ktakahashi001@luthersem.edu) for more information.