Katie Langston, director of digital strategy and executive communication specialist at Luther Seminary, was recently interviewed by Religion News Service about her new memoir, “Sealed: An Unexpected Journey Into the Heart of Grace.” The interview, “From Mormon missionary to Lutheran pastor,” was picked up by the Washington Post. Langston’s memoir tells the story of her […]
Luther Seminary Extends Temporary Lease to Ramsey County for Shelter
Luther Seminary will continue to lease Stub Hall on a month-to-month basis to Ramsey County to house women and couples experiencing homelessness. The county leased Stub Hall in December for the winter because of the rising number of people who became housing insecure during the pandemic and economic fallout. The county provides 24-hour security. The […]
Luther Seminary to Repay 2012 Loan Ahead of Schedule
The Luther Seminary Board of Directors approved on February 5 the final $1 million repayment of a loan from the endowment. Faced with financial challenges in 2012, Luther Seminary borrowed $7 million from the endowment to cover operating deficits. In 2014, $6 million was paid back with the sale of seminary-owned apartments and the remaining […]
Luther Seminary Launches Seeds Project Fellowship with Grant Support from Trinity Church Wall Street
Luther Seminary recently received a $150,000 grant from Trinity Church Wall Street in support of the Seeds Project Fellowship. In an age when people are likely to seek the good apart from God, the Seeds Project seeks to empower Christian innovators who are focused on helping spiritual seekers and disciples of Jesus discover the difference […]
Luther Seminary Receives Nearly $1.5 Million Grant From Lilly Endowment Inc.
For immediate release (St. Paul, Minn.) – Luther Seminary has received a $1,463,800 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to test interventions that will help pastors and congregations deliberately reshape congregational life by engaging in ministries that resonate more deeply with the presence of God in their daily lives. This focus on resonance seeks to open […]
Luther Seminary Is Leasing Stub Hall to Ramsey County as a Temporary Shelter
Luther Seminary has leased Stub Hall to Ramsey County to temporarily house women and couples experiencing homelessness. The shelter, which has capacity for 50 people, will remain open through the winter. The shelter operates as a referral program. Other existing shelters and outreach teams made up of community partners and law enforcement refer qualified people […]