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Friday, October 25, 4-6 p.m.
GH 102 and on Zoom (link in email)
Join us for an interactive presentation and conversation with students in Luther Seminary’s doctoral program. Connect around snacks and fellowship, then engage brief presentations by doctoral students on topics current to their scholarly work, with time for questions and discussion after each, then ongoing fellowship and snacking. The students value your presence, listening, and constructive criticism so they can continue to practice their scholarly craft. The event on Friday, October 25 features doctoral students Kurty Karlsgodt Darling and Venicious Reeves.

Are you a faculty or staff member with a theological degree? Consider writing for Luther Seminary’s 2025 Lenten Devotional booklet! We are currently recruiting writers for this resource, which is also repurposed for daily God Pause emails throughout the Lenten season. The commitment: seven 150-word devotions followed by a 1-2 sentence prayer each day. If interested, contact Bethany Riethmeier at briethmeier001@luthersem.edu.

In this devotion, Lynne Silva-Breen ’83 M.Div., gives thanks for God’s healing offered to all and prays that we might better see the suffering of others. Read today’s God Pause.

Open enrollment began last week and closes this Thursday. Open enrollment is an important way to maximize your compensation and support your family’s well-being. Look for an email from Portico with instructions on how to make your 2025 benefits elections (this will go to the personal email you have on file with Portico). For 2025, there are no changes to the medical plans currently offered. There is the addition of a Roth IRA (post-tax) as an investment option. The deadline for open enrollment elections is Thursday, October 24. The Portico video (with slides) about 2025 Annual Benefits can be viewed on Google Drive. If you have any questions about open enrollment, please contact Carrie Johnson (cjohnson007@luthersem.edu).

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In this devotion, Lynne Silva-Breen ’83 M.Div., reminds us that God’s love is free. Read today’s God Pause.