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In this devotion, Brooke (Apple) Phelps ’16 M.Div., wonders where in life we might be too comfortable with the status quo. Read today’s God Pause.

M.Div. students, planning an internship for the 2026-2027 academic year? If you are an ELCA candidate for ministry of Word and Sacrament or Word and Service—and by August 2026 you anticipate you will be endorsed by your synod, have completed 20 credits, and have completed CPE—come to our internship info session on Tuesday, September 23. We will meet on Zoom from 4-5 p.m. Central (link in email). Bring any and all of your questions about planning for internship.

In this devotion, Hope Deutscher ’13 M.Div., wonders how we might continue centering our lives on generosity, compassion, and truth. Read today’s God Pause.

As we wrap up fall RFS sessions, please note that the second Winter RFS session (January 14–16) will be held at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in south Minneapolis rather than here on campus. Why? As we explore options for our new physical space, holding an off-site RFS experiment will help us learn a lot and imagine new possibilities. Mount Olivet is a vibrant congregation where several of our alums serve in leadership roles. Students will still register for RFS via the normal process starting in October. All details related to transportation, food, and logistics will be shared as the date gets closer. For now, please contact academicdean@luthersem.edu with any questions.

In this devotion, Hope Deutscher ’13 M.Div., reminds us that wise stewards consider how to use their resources effectively for God, putting people over profits, grace over worldly gain. Read today’s God Pause.

Stanley (Stan) Norris Olson died on September 12 at the age of 79. Born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Stan lived his life with a deep commitment to faith, learning, and service. After completing studies at Waldorf College, Saint Olaf College, Luther Seminary, and Yale University, he served the church as parish pastor, seminary professor (teaching at Luther Seminary in the 1980s), bishop of the Southwestern Minnesota Synod, executive director for Vocation and Education for the ELCA, and president of both Wartburg Seminary and Trinity Seminary. In retirement, he remained active as a member of Grace University Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. A service will be held on September 20 at 1:00 p.m. CT at Central Lutheran in Minneapolis, visitation at 12:00 p.m.