After being approached by Ramsey County, Luther Seminary is exploring temporarily leasing a vacant building still planned for sale and redevelopment for the purpose of housing women and couples experiencing homelessness this winter. Ramsey County plans a community engagement session November 17 to hear feedback and a Luther Seminary representative will attend. The county’s interest […]
News Releases
NPR Report Includes Excerpts From Last Year’s “Dear Church” Reading
An NPR news story that aired September 9 about Lenny Duncan, author of “Dear Church: A Love Letter From a Black Preacher to the Whitest Denomination in the U.S.,” included excerpts from his reading at Luther Seminary on September 19, 2019. NPR’s report, focused on Duncan’s work at Messiah Lutheran Church, where he is leading […]
Professor Michael Chan Writes About Yearning for Normalcy for Church Anew
Professor Michael Chan recently wrote “Return to Normalcy and Other Fleshpots” for the Church Anew blog. Reflecting on our current environment and our desire to return to “normalcy,” he reminds us of how the Israelites yearned to return to Egypt during their years of wandering through the desert. He asks: “Are we willing to exchange […]
The Rev. Dr. Joy J. Moore Elected Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean
Luther Seminary announces that the Rev. Joy J. Moore, Ph.D., has been elected vice president for academic affairs and academic dean, beginning September 1, 2020. “I’m honored that Dr. Moore is bringing her leadership gifts, commitment to the mission and vision of the seminary, and deep engagement with faithful innovation to this vital role,” said […]
Luther Seminary Statement on the death of George Floyd
Luther Seminary condemns in the strongest terms any forms of racially discriminating behavior, exclusion and mistreatment of fellow human beings because of their skin color. We condemn the behavior of the officers of the Minneapolis Police Department and other police departments who engage in racist practices and treat members of our community who are people […]
Professor Beverly Wallace Featured in Three Minute Ministry Mentor
Professor Beverly Wallace was interviewed recently about grief, particularly grief during the pandemic and grief in the African American community. You can find the interview on the Three Minute Ministry Mentor website, Episode 69: Caring for Grief. Three Minute Ministry Mentor, hosted by Eileen Campbell-Reed is a resource designed to support those practicing, teaching, or learning […]