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This Week in Reformation History

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Amos 6:1–7; Pa

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Amos 6:1–7; Palm 146; 1 Tim. 3:1–13 or 1 Tim. 6:6–19; Luke 16:19–31

Last chance! Register for “How the Early Church

Last chance! Register for “How the Early Church read the Bible” with professor of Systematic Theology Dr. David Maxwell! Held on our campus Saturday, Oct. 8, this is an opportunity enter into the mindset of Christians from a very different time and place from our own and gain fresh eyes to read Scripture. Registration is $20 or $35 with lunch and closes TODAY! Register at csl.edu/lbi.

Today is the last day to register for the 2022 Alu

Today is the last day to register for the 2022 Alumni Reunion Oct. 13-14! A special welcome is extended to members of the jubilarian class of 1972 and graduates, spouses and widows of class years ending in "2" or "7." We hope to see you here! Learn more at csl.edu/alumni-reunion.

This past Friday, the Seminary Guild gathered on o

This past Friday, the Seminary Guild gathered on our campus for their monthly luncheon and business meeting. Jane Schmidt, vice president of the Guild, welcomed the ladies and special guests President Thomas J. Egger, Dr. Ronald Mudge, the Seminary's new provost, and Jacob Moore, a fourth-year Master of Divinity students at the Sem. Egger shared some highlights of what has been happening around the Seminary recently, and Mudge gave some insights into his role as provost.

We are so grateful to the Lord for these faithful women who dedicate so much in support of the Seminary and our students!

If you are interested in attending the next Guild luncheon, the deadline to register is tomorrow, Sept. 23. The event will be held Friday Oct. 7 on our campus, and the cost is $15 per person. Find details for this event, and for the Seminary Guild, on our website: https://www.csl.edu/support/seminary-guild/

Fall is here! Cooler temperatures and changing col

Fall is here! Cooler temperatures and changing colors may be on the way, yet we are thankful for the timeless treasures we have through Christ our Savior.

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Heb. 13:8 ESV).

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The Theological Symposium wrapped up this afternoo

The Theological Symposium wrapped up this afternoon with sectionals and the final plenary, "In Principio … Sermo: The Preacher as Exegete." Professor of Practical Theology Dr. Glenn Nielsen, a long-time homiletician reflected on the exegetical scope of the preaching task while Professor Historical Theology Dr. Erik Herrmann explored how Luther fundamentally reshaped both the history of exegesis and of preaching.

Mark your calendars for next year's Theological Symposium, "Jesus is Lord: society and the church," slated for Sept. 19-20, 2023!

21Register by Oct. 14 for the annual Lutheran Pray

21Register by Oct. 14 for the annual Lutheran Prayer Breakfast, sponsored by St. Louis-based Lutheran ministries! Scheduled for 7 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the LiUNA Event Center in St. Louis, this event is an opportunity to reaffirm faith and celebrate fellowship as we join together in prayer and proclamation of God’s grace through Christ. Cost is $25 per person or $250 per table. We hope you can join us! Details: https://www.csl.edu/event/lutheran-prayer-breakfast-2022/

On this second day of Theological Symposium, the S

On this second day of Theological Symposium, the Seminary community gathered in chapel for the Service of the Word and Holy Communion. Dr. David Maxwell gave the sermon. After chapel, everyone enjoyed coffee before heading into the next plenary, "Taste and See that the Lord is Good: Interpretations of the Wedding Feast at Cana," presented by Dr. Bruce Schuchard, professor of Exegetical Theology and Dr. Joel Elowsky, professor of Historical Theology. During the plenary, Elowsky explored the early church's interpretation of the Wedding of Cana (John 2:1-11) while Schuchard presented the more modern exegetical approach to the passage.

Yesterday evening, Dr. James W. Voelz, the Seminar

Yesterday evening, Dr. James W. Voelz, the Seminary's Dr. Jack Dean Kingsbury Professor of New Testament Theology, gave the Seventh Annual Dr. Jack Dean Kingsbury Lecture in New Testament Theology, "Doing Biblical Interpretation the Concordia St. Louis Way." In his lecture, Voelz beautifully summarized the way Concordia Seminary students learn to properly exegete a text. Much to the delight of audience, the evening continued with friendly back-and-forth between Voelz and Dr. David Maxwell, the Seminary's Louis A. Fincke and Anna B. Shine Professor of Systematic Theology, and everyone left the symposium having learned much about exegesis -- including why a Whitman's box of chocolates is not only tasty, but offers a great visual of exegetical study and the importance of signifiers.

A prayer for the feast of St. Matthew, apostle and

A prayer for the feast of St. Matthew, apostle and evangelist:

O Son of God, our blessed Savior Jesus Christ, You called Matthew the tax collector to be an apostle and evangelist. Through his faithful and inspired witness, grant that we also may follow You, leaving behind all covetous desires and love of riches; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.