🌱 How Seward’s Concordia helps shape new Lutheran teachers nationwide

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In today's newsletter:

• How Seward's Concordia helps shape new Lutheran teachers nationwide
• How a new Concordia leader could boost Seward-area rural ministries
• What Concordia University, Nebraska guarantees prospective students in Seward

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 66 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid with rain, some heavy, temps: high: 69, low: 60.
• Thursday: Windy with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 63 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Official notice: Colloquies (Oct. 2026) (lcms.org) — Concordia University, Nebraska in Seward is highlighted as the home institution for a director overseeing Lutheran teacher colloquy candidates, underscoring the town's role in church-related education. The notice lists several individuals nationwide who have completed or applied for Lutheran teacher and parish music colloquy programs, along with where to direct any correspondence about their applications.
   

2. Campus clips: Synod schools look back, ahead (lcms.org) — Concordia University, Nebraska in Seward has appointed longtime Staplehurst educator Harlan Anson to lead its Institute for Rural and Small-Town Ministries, strengthening support for area congregations and schools. The update appears alongside other LCMS campus news, but Seward residents may be most interested in how this new role could expand student involvement and resources for nearby rural churches and ministries.
   

3. Official notice: LCMS universities (Oct. 2026) (lcms.org) — Concordia University, Nebraska in Seward is reaffirmed as one of several Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod colleges that welcome students of all races and backgrounds while giving preference to Lutheran applicants. The notice emphasizes that Seward's Concordia and its sister schools do not discriminate in admissions, scholarships, loans, or campus programs, underscoring equal access to opportunities for prospective local students.
   

4. Pillen, Walz Tout Conservative Support In Dueling Endorsements For Governor (yankton.net) — Nebraska's governor race is heating up as both Gov. Jim Pillen and challenger Lynne Walz showcase conservative support, including former Sen. Mark Kolterman and current Sen. Jana Hughes from Seward. The story details sharp contrasts over guns, taxes, and school funding, giving Seward voters insight into how local leaders are lining up and what's at stake before the November 3 election.
   

📸 Around Seward

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Seward

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Thursday October 1
• Girls Cross Country: 2024 Aquinas XC Invite (Varsity)
  Aquinas High School
  4:00 pm
• Boys Cross Country: (Junior High)
  Aquinas Catholic Middle & High School Aquinas High School
  4:00 pm
• Girls Cross Country: (Junior High)
  Aquinas High School
  4:00 pm
• Boys Cross Country: 2024 Aquinas XC Invite (Varsity)
  Aquinas Catholic Middle & High School Aquinas High School
  4:00 pm
• Football: Seward vs York (Freshman)
  York High School
  6:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Girls Volleyball: Twin Cities Volleyball Invitational (Varsity)
  Scottsbluff High School
  4:00 pm
• Boys Football: Norris vs Seward (Varsity)
  Concordia University, Nebraska
  7:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Girls Softball: Columbus Lakeview vs Seward (Junior Varsity)
  Plum Creek Softball Field
  5:00 pm
• Boys Football: Northwest vs Seward (Junior Varsity)
  Northwest High School
  6:00 pm
• Girls Softball: Columbus Lakeview vs Seward (Varsity)
  Plum Creek Softball Field
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Volleyball: Crete vs Milford (Junior High)
  Milford High School Milford High School
  4:30 pm
• Softball: Aurora vs Seward (Junior Varsity)
  Plum Creek Complex 4
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tenneco, Inc. posted a job opening for Service Technician in Seward. Apply here.
• LinPepCo Snacks posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandiser - Pepsi - Seward in Seward. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Seward here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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