Students are invited to register for LG 1000 Theological Writing during Winter term, a new course open to all degree program and certificate students interested in developing a firmer foundation for academic writing in a seminary context. This course will be offered in fall and winter terms as an asynchronous, non-credit half course. If you have any questions or are interested in registering for this course for Winter 2026, reach out to the Registrar at registrar@luthersem.edu
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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 period is now through Monday, November 3. Visit myPortico to: review your 2026 benefit options; make any benefit changes to meet your needs for the coming year; confirm your 2026 enrollment elections.
Tip. 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 award-winning customer care center is available to help. Call 800-352-2876 or email mail@PorticoBenefits.org.
Extended hours are available: Tuesdays and Thursdays until 7:30 p.m. CT; Saturdays, October 25 and November 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT. If you have any questions specific to Luther Seminary, you may also contact Human Resources at hr@luthersem.edu.
Chapel Schedule for the Week: November 3–7
You are invited to join in community faith formation every weekday at 11:00 a.m. CT. We gather in a variety of ways and places. See the schedule below to see how you can join us in-person and online.
Monday, November 3, 11:00 a.m. CT
Text Study with the chapel staff on Zoom (link in email).
Tuesday, November 4, 11:00 a.m. CT
Contemplative Practice in the Meditation Chapel and on Zoom.
Wednesday, November 5, 11:00 a.m. CT
Service of Holy Communion — Chapel of the Incarnation and livestreamed.
Style: Contemplative
Leader: Steve Thomason, Dean of the Chapel
Thursday, November 6, 11:00 a.m. CT
Lunch Church in the OCC Dining Room
Topic: All Saints
Speaker: Ashley Wheeler, Associate Director of Candidacy and Vocational Formation
Rare Book Room Open House
On Friday, October 31, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., the Luther Seminary Library is opening the doors of the rare book room for a Reformation Day Open House. Come wander our most mysterious little corner, enjoy the old books and oddities, and get a peek at the spooky/beautiful side of church history. Drop in any time, bring a friend, and celebrate Reformation Day with us in proper nerdy style.
God Pause for October 31: Luke 6
In this devotion, Dan Schewe ’15 M.Div., reminds us that we are called to respond to hatred with love and to see what follows. Read today’s God Pause.
Join Admissions Office at MnMN Annual Conference – November 6
Help at the table or just attend sessions! This annual fall favorite is a great way for students, staff, and faculty to build relationships across faith traditions. Register for free and let Jessi (jleclearvachta002@luthersem.edu) know if you’d like to help at the Luther table.