Luther Seminary

In this devotion, Paul H. Moessner ’04 D.Min., reminds us that true life and peace come only as we trust in and are transformed by God’s infinite love. Read today’s God Pause.

Have you completed at least one year of coursework and are wondering what your next step might be with ELCA Candidacy? Ashley Wheeler, associate director of Candidacy and Vocational Formation, will be hosting an Endorsement Info Session on Wednesday, June 10 at 2 p.m. CT on Zoom. Sign up for the Zoom link or to receive the recording.

Romans 5:1-8 (NRSV) Read Romans 5:1-8 on biblegateway.com Chapter 5Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Verse 2through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God.

In this devotion, Paul H. Moessner ’04 D.Min., prays that God would open our hearts and transform our wills so that we respect, share, and enjoy creation with all God’s children. Read today’s God Pause.

Students, Summer RFS 1 (June 13-15) is on campus at Luther Seminary. There is no RFS 2 session this summer. As you make final preparations for travel and learning, please review these reminders and resources: Summer 2026 RFS schedule | Summer 2026 Moodle site Contact academicdean@luthersem.edu with any questions.

Have you completed at least one year of coursework and are wondering what your next step might be with ELCA Candidacy? Ashley Wheeler, associate director of Candidacy and Vocational Formation, will be hosting an Endorsement Info Session on Wednesday, June 10 at 2 p.m. CT on Zoom. Sign up for the Zoom link or to receive the recording.

Psalm 100 (NRSV) Read Psalm 100 on biblegateway.com Verse 1Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Verse 2Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing. Verse 3Know that the Lord is God. It is he that made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Verse 4Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name.

In this devotion, Paul H. Moessner ’04 D.Min., considers the difference between removing an oppressive ruler and establishing true freedom. Read today’s God Pause.

Syllabus Day for Summer Term is today—Monday June 8. Please plan to attend the 45-minute session with your professor today, where you will review the syllabus and be assigned any pre-work. See times and Zoom links here.

Tuesday, June 9, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. OCC Dining Room All are welcome to join this on-campus retreat for a time of learning more about Luther Seminary’s approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion called ABIDE—centered around our common commitments of accountability, belonging, inclusion, diversity, and equity. We will listen carefully to one another, celebrate the great work happening in our community, and spend time refocusing and reenergizing this work.