In this devotion, Cody Sanders, associate professor of Congregational and Community Care Leadership, asks what signs we see that the one who is to come has now come into our lives.
Read today’s God Pause.
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Thursday Chapel: Lunch Church [In-Person]
We gather at 11:00 a.m. CT in the OCC Dining Room for Lunch Church.
Steve Thomason will lead this final Lunch Church of 2025. As we light the candle of joy this week, we remember that the authors of scripture were people suffering great persecution. This week we will hear from some of our students from Nigeria, Tanzania, India, and Myanmar to learn about the persecution their people are suffering. This will be a time of prayer and solidarity as we seek joy in the midst of darkness. Lunch is provided. Share your prayer requests.
Campus Visit Day [In-Person]
The Admission’s Office is hosting our monthly campus visit day. Please feel free to say hello and introduce yourself to potential students you see on campus.
Winter RFS Schedule and Mt. Olivet Details Available Now
Two documents are now available to help with planning and preparation for our winter RFS sessions, taking place January 10–12 here on campus and January 14–16, at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church in south Minneapolis. Contact academicdean@luthersem.edu with any questions.
Staff and Faculty—Join Us at Mt. Olivet for RFS 2 in January
We encourage faculty and staff to be part of Winter RFS 2 at Mt. Olivet (January 14–16, 2026), even if you are not teaching. There are multiple ways to participate:
- Join us any day for worship at 8:00 a.m. in Serley Chapel, to the right of the main sanctuary.
- Join us any day for lunch at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. In particular, faculty are encouraged to attend on January 14 and staff are encouraged to attend on January 15.
- Sign up for a support shift to help make RFS a success. Check out available roles and sign up for a shift by adding your name to the support schedule.
Contact academicdean@luthersem.edu with any questions.
God Pause for December 10: James 5
In this devotion, Cody Sanders, associate professor of Congregational and Community Care Leadership, considers the difference between patience and complacency. Read today’s God Pause.