Students, staff, and faculty are invited to a Lunch & Learn with the Student Housing Working Group on Wednesday, November 19, 12:00-1:00 p.m. in OCC 10 and on Zoom (link in email). Bring your own lunch. The working group will present its preliminary findings and proposals and solicit feedback from the Luther community on this important issue as we imagine a residential student community in our future space.
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Tour of the Archives – December 3 [In-Person]
Have you ever wondered what actually is in the archives? Or where it is? Or what’s behind those doors in the tunnel from Gullixson to Bockman? Join our archivist, Caleb Rollins, on Wednesday, December 3 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. for a tour of the mystical and mundane found in our archives. The tour will start outside Room 5 in Gullixson Hall. If you have questions or can’t attend this tour but are interested in one, contact Caleb at crollins002@luthersem.edu.
God Pause for November 17: Jeremiah 23
In this devotion, Ramona Bouzard ’80 M.Div., ’13 D.Min., asks if, when we look in the mirror, we see God’s love and justice reflected. Read today’s God Pause.
Smithsonian Exhibit Thank You
Friday, November 14 marked the end of our hosting the Smithsonian exhibit on human origins. It was a good experience, and there are many people to thank. Sponsored by both the Smithsonian Institute and the American Library Association, the representatives from both organizations were impressed with the welcome and hospitality they received and was offered to visitors of the exhibit. They were deeply grateful for our work hosting the exhibit. Some fun facts:
– Over 800 guests walked through the exhibit
– 200 of those participated in the programs offered by the Smithsonian during Fall RFS week
– Ken Reynhout led over 120 students from the Blake School through the exhibit as part of a ninth-grade educational experience
– Several local churches took advantage of the exhibit and brought over senior groups.
One of the best comments we received from one of the participants was from a young girl who, upon learning that humans share 60% of their DNA with bananas, said: “My brother has a lot more than that in common with bananas!” Thanks to all who engaged the exhibit and volunteered. Special thank yous to:
– Exhibit Committee: Kenneth Reynhout, Jessi LeClear Vachta, Josh Mesner, Rachel Farris, Chris Jacobson, and Dale Dobias
– Jack Hendricks who stepped in at the last moment to be the docent coordinator. He skillfully organized and scheduled over 15 volunteers to host during the exhibit open hours.
– Dale Dobias for leading this project, especially with so many other changes taking place in the library.
—Terri Elton, Dean of Academic Affairs
Join Augsburg University for Advent Vespers—December 5 and 6 [In-Person]
The Luther Seminary community is warmly invited to Augsburg University’s annual Advent Vespers at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. For more than four decades, Augsburg has ushered in the Advent and Christmas seasons with a magnificent experience of music and liturgy focusing on the theme of preparation and culminating in the joyful celebration of the Incarnation.
2025 Advent Vespers: Guide Our Feet Into the Way of Peace
December 5 (7 p.m.) and December 6 (2 p.m. and 5 p.m.)
Central Lutheran Church
333 South 12th Street, Minneapolis
Advent Vespers is free to the public with a suggested donation of $30 per person. Reservations are encouraged. Learn more and register for Advent Vespers.
Chapel Schedule for the Week: November 17-21
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 17, 11:00 a.m. CT
Text Study with the chapel staff on Zoom (link in email).
Tuesday, November 18, 11:00 a.m. CT
Contemplative Practice in the Meditation Chapel and on Zoom.
Wednesday, November 19, 11:00 a.m. CT
Service of Holy Communion — Chapel of the Incarnation and livestreamed.
Festival: Christ the King
Preacher: Alan Padgett, Professor of Systematic Theology
Thursday, November 20, 11:00 a.m. CT
Lunch Church in the OCC Dining Room
Topic: Why Jesus?
Speaker: Ken Reynhout, Acting Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Director of Institutional Research and Assessment