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In this devotion, Carol Seilhymer ’16 M.Div., says that God extends mercy to all people though we do not deserve it. Read today’s God Pause.

We are pleased to announce that Christopher Valentine has accepted the position of Programmer Analyst at Augsburg University as part of our shared services IT program. Christopher will transition from being an employee of Luther Seminary to being an employee of Augsburg University on September 14. In his new role, Christopher will be part of the Enterprise Solutions Team supporting the Workday implementation at Augsburg. While Christopher is becoming an Augsburg employee on the 14, we will do a gradual transition of his work responsibilities while we work to bring in a replacement. Christopher joined Luther Seminary in February 2025 and has been a valuable member of the User Support Team, supporting faculty, staff, and students with a high level of skill and professionalism. Please join us in congratulating Christopher on this exciting new opportunity!

You are invited to participate in worship for Fall RFS 1 and 2. We are looking for several volunteers (student, staff, or faculty) to help with communion and ushering. Please fill out this form by Monday September 14 to indicate your interest and chapel staff will reach out with more details as we get closer. Thanks, everyone!

Do you have questions, concerns, wonderments, or even worries about your personal financial situation? We got you! Grace Pomroy, director of the Stewardship Leaders Program, is a certified financial education instructor. She listens and provides support in a shame-free, judgement-free zone. Hundreds of students have talked with Grace and received valuable support. You determine the topics that will be covered based on your specific situation, then together with Grace, you’ll figure out what the next steps should be. Grace has time open on her calendar every week to meet with students via Zoom—snag your time here. Rather meet in person? I will be meeting with students on campus from 1-4pm on Friday, September 18 (right before the Back to School Block Party). Schedule your in-person appointment using this link. Questions? Contact me at gpomroy001@luthersem.edu.

In this devotion, Sue Lynn White ’17 M.Div., reminds us that we are first forgiven and then encouraged to forgive in turn. Read today’s God Pause.

On September 22, Luther Seminary professor emeritus Craig Koester will present “The Death of Jesus and the Message of Life.” Here’s a brief bibliography for Dr. Koester along with resources for other scholars working in biblical theology.