If the church is indeed to be a long table with a seat for everyone, then people of all lived experiences must feel deeply the inclusion promised to them by Jesus. Jesus prays three times in John 17 “that they may all be one.” In the climactic conclusion of his last supper with the disciples, […]
If you feel alone sometimes or even much of the time, you are—as the phrase goes—“not alone.” Despite the hyperconnectivity that technology offers today, even those of us who belong to vibrant communities in our schools, churches, workplaces, and neighborhoods can experience isolation, loneliness, and even despair. And our experiences of isolation are easily exacerbated […]
Between mid-August and October 2024, construction work to facilitate necessary repairs will impact access to Olson Campus Center. While the building will remain open during construction, areas affected will include the ramps, sidewalks, and exterior walls on the northwest side of the building as well as interior areas of the chapel and lobby. During the […]
I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing. —John 15:5 In the transformational work we have been doing at Luther Seminary in recent years, it is clear that we are called to be a seminary […]
Recent Luther Seminary graduates Elizabeth Hood and Ryan Popineau join an illustrious group of Children, Youth, and Family Ministry graduates who received the CYF Prize for their scholarly work. Hood was recognized for her paper “Why Gen Z Left the Pew for the Pop Pulpit of Taylor Swift,” and Popineau for his paper “People of […]
“Up until that time, I’d only been a liturgist in the church. I’d never done anything like a reflection. It was very daunting, and I was quite scared. I thought my voice would get high and squeaky and all that. But for some reason, it felt like this was the place I needed to be, […]