Justice Anne McKeig will talk about her upbringing on the Leech Lake Reservation in Federal Dam, family history, educational background, and work experience in the legal sector as a former prosecutor, family law judge, and her current role as Associate Justice on the Minnesota Supreme Court.

The Honorable Anne K. McKeig joined the Minnesota Supreme Court in September 2016, making her the first female American Indian appointed to a state’s highest court in all of the United States. 

A descendant of the White Earth Nation, Justice McKeig is a native of Federal Dam, Minnesota, where she grew up on the Leech Lake Reservation.  She received her undergraduate degree from St. Catherine University, and her law degree from Hamline University.  She served as an assistant Hennepin County Attorney for 16 years, and was a district court judge for almost 9 years. 

She is involved with multiple national organizations focusing on child welfare and domestic violence issues, teaches as an adjunct professor at both Mitchell Hamline and St. Thomas law schools, and is a frequent speaker at conferences and seminars regarding domestic violence, child abuse, child protection, diversity, and tribal community issues. 

Justice McKeig is the proud mother of five children, a Johnny Cash Super Fan, and a Minnesota Vikings loyalist.

We will explore the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator and the Enneagram as tools to help people learn how God has and is creating them. This work helps discern practical steps to take for growing deeper in the love of God and overflowing that love to the neighbor.

Steve is a visual artist, a pastor in the ELCA, the associate professor of Spiritual Formation, and Dean of the Chapel at Luther Seminary. He is also the author of A Cartoonist’s Guide to the Bible and The Art Pastor.

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Pam grew up in Maplewood, Minnesota. She studied at the University of Minnesota (BA), Jerusalem University College, Bethel Theological Seminary (MA), and Yale University (PhD). She has taught on the faculty of Boston University School of Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Fuller Theological Seminary.

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What is an epistle? What went into writing a letter in the ancient world? Join Luther Professor Kristofer Phan Coffman to get a glimpse into the world of Paul and learn more about what went into writing the letters that we know so well.

Kristofer Phan Coffman ’16 M.Div. holds a tenure-eligible New Testament faculty position. Coffman completed his Ph.D. in Classical and Near Eastern Religions and Culture at the University of Minnesota and is the first person of Cambodian descent to receive a PhD in Biblical Studies.

He is the author of the book chapter “Christmas Cookies in Cambodia: The Bible and Race in America” in “Dialogues on: Race” and has written several book reviews as well as academic articles on topics ranging from Norwegian-American Lutheran history to biblical interpretation and translation. In addition to his academic work, he has a keen interest in food and farming. Coffman has written popular articles on responsible consumption and agriculture, translates recipes for the award-winning new Nordic chef Mikkel Karstad and served as copy-editor and translation consultant on the forthcoming cookbook “SAOY: The Forgotten Flavors of Royal Cambodian Home Cuisine” by Chef Rotanak Ros.

The Church at a Crossroads: Learn from college students about the present and future of Christian community at the U of M and beyond.

Lutheran Campus Ministry-Twin Cities is situated amongst 55,000 young adults at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Join the conversation about what we’re learning at LCM about the kinds of Christian communities young adults crave, where young adults find meaning, and what their hopes are for the world.

Pastor Kate Reuer Welton grew up in South Dakota and settled back in Minneapolis after many adventures, including completing a Master of Divinity degree at Harvard Divinity School. Kate was called to serve as Campus Pastor at the University of Minnesota in 2010 and remains excited about proclaiming the Gospel in this lively context and working with student leaders to discern God’s call for our community each year.

Pastor Kate has worked as a community organizer and teacher in a wide range of places including Lutheran Social Service of MN, Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, and Native Arts High School on Lake Street in Minneapolis. Her favorite travel adventures include studying Spanish in Oaxaca and hiking the Annapurna Trail in Nepal with her little brother. Kate is married to Jim, mother to Benjamin and Eleanor, and is an eager gardener in May and June. She enjoys hiking and camping with her family, and the occasional Netflix binge. Her approach to the Christian life? “Awe, wonder, and curiosity.”

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Celebrating the rich history of companionship between the Saint Paul Area Synod (ELCA) and the Iringa Diocese (ELCT), in September 2024, choirs from Minnesota and Tanzania joined voices in Iringa, Tanzania. Directed by Deacon Mark Ertl, the choir enjoyed opportunities to sing with several Tanzanian choirs while learning new songs and a growing appreciation for the Tanzanian people, their Christian faith, and their cultural heritage. Six people from the choir had an opportunity to spend additional time with SOTV partner parishes in Tungamalenga, Makifu, and Usolanga. Join members of the choir for the sharing of stories, songs, learnings, and reflections on a shared faith.

March 23: The powerful stories of Holy Week–the Entry into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, and Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection–have inspired artists over the centuries to create many beautiful and meaningful images. Over three weeks, we will explore a range of Holy Week and Easter scenes from a variety of times and places in the Christian tradition. Our series begins with the Entry of Christ into Jerusalem. We will also look at the stories at the Last Supper before turning scenes at the Garden of Gethsemane.

March 30: The powerful stories of Holy Week–the Entry into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, and Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection–have inspired artists over the centuries to create many beautiful and meaningful images. Over three weeks, we will explore a range of Holy Week and Easter scenes from a variety of times and places in the Christian tradition. In our second session, we will focus on events from Jesus’ arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane to the Crucifixion at Golgotha. 

April 6: The powerful stories of Holy Week–the Entry into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, and Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection–have inspired artists over the centuries to create many beautiful and meaningful images. Over three weeks, we will explore a range of Holy Week and Easter scenes from a variety of times and places in the Christian tradition. In our third session, we will finish the series by looking at the entombment, the resurrection, and Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances.

Kristin Anderson is a Professor Emerita of Art & Design at Augsburg University in Minneapolis. Her Augsburg courses included art history and architectural history surveys as well as more specialized offerings such as American Art, Scandinavian Art, and Women and Art. She also taught a popular course, The Designed Environment, about the architectural and urban history of the Twin Cities. The class met at a different location for each session, bringing students face-to-face with the buildings and spaces they studied.

A graduate of Oberlin College (A. B.), Kristin has master’s degrees in art history (University of Minnesota) and church history (Luther Seminary) as well as a PhD in American Art, Architecture, and Popular Culture from the University of Minnesota. She meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards in architectural history.

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Rachel Wyffels is a Master of Divinity student at Luther Seminary, seeking ordination as a pastor. She currently serves as Communications Coordinator for the Saint Paul Area Synod Care of Creation Work Group and the EcoFaith Network NE-MN Synod. Prior to seminary, Rachel worked with ELCA Advocacy as a Hunger Advocacy Fellow. She graduated from St. Olaf in 2021, where she majored in music and religion and served as president of the St. Olaf Student Congregation.

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