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Mid-Winter Convocation

Engaging Scripture for the Sake of the World
with Heart, Mind and Spirit

Jan. 14-16, 2009
Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minn.

Convo Notes

Bookstore  |  Hotel Accommodations  |  Parking and Shuttle  |  Contact Hours  | Refunds  |  Convocation CDs  |  Prayer Requests

Hotel Accommodations   

Housing is available at hotels near the Luther Seminary campus. Participants must arrange accommodation plans directly with the hotel they select. The following list was compiled for your information only and does not reflect recommendations by Luther Seminary.

  • Holiday Inn Express Roseville  (More Information)
    2715 Long Lake Road, Roseville, MN 55113
    (Located off I-35W and County Rd C)
    (651) 636-5800
  • Four Points by Sheraton  (More Information)
    1330 Industrial Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55413
    (Located at I-35W at Industrial Blvd)
    (612) 331-1900 or 1-800-325-3535            
  • Best Western Bandana Square  (More Information)
    1010 W. Bandana Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55108
    (651) 647-1637
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (More Information)
    1100 East County Road E (North on I-35E)
    Vadnais Heights, MN  55110
    651-484-2400
  • Marriott's Fairfield Inn  (More Information)
    3045 Centre Point Drive, Roseville, MN 55113
    (651) 636-0680
    (Located off I-35W and County Road D)
  • Marriott's Residence Inn  (More Information)
    2985 Centre Point Drive, Roseville, MN 55113
    (651) 636-7869
    (Located off I-35W and County Road D)
  • Courtyard by Marriott  (More Information)
    2905 Centre Point Drive, Roseville, MN 55113
    (651) 746-8000
    (Located off I-35W and County Road D)
  • The Radisson  (More Information)
    2540 Cleveland Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55113
    (Located off I-35W and County Rd C)
    (651) 636-4567
  • Super 8 Motor Hotel  (More Information)
    2401 Prior Ave., Roseville, MN 55113
    (651) 636-8888
    Located off 35W and County Road D
  • Days Inn  ( More Information)
    2550 Cleveland Ave. N., Roseville, MN 55113
    (651) 636-7939
    Located off 35W and County Road D

Parking and Shuttle Service   

Special parking is available during Convocation. Not far from the Luther Seminary campus, the Les Bolstad Golf Course (University of Minnesota) will host free parking for all Convocation guests. A free shuttle bus service will run throughout the day to and from the seminary campus.

View Overflow Parking Map

Overflow Parking Directions:
To: U of M, Les Bolstad golf course and driving range parking lots
From: Luther Seminary

  1. Turn right (west) onto Como Avenue.
  2. Turn right (north) on to Eustis Street.
  3. Turn right (east) on to Larpenteur Avenue.
  4. Continue east to 2275 West Larpenteur Avenue (The University of Minnesota’s Les Bolstad golf course).
  5. The parking lot entrances are east of the club house and is the second left after Fulham Street. There will be a sign in the lots for Luther Seminary parking. Please remember to lock your vehicle.
  6. A seminary shuttle bus will pick you up at the lots and take you to Olson Campus Center at Luther Seminary.

Shuttle and Parking Lot Hours:

Wed. 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Thurs. 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Fri. 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Please do not park on the residential sides of Fulham and Hendon Streets. Your car will be ticketed and towed by the City of St. Paul.

See also:

Refund Policy   

Before Convocation: If a participant registered for the entire Convocation is unable to attend due to a pastoral or family emergency, a full refund is granted if notice is received before January 12. To request a full refund under these circumstances, please call 651-523-1640. Refunds will not be issued for absences due to inclement weather. No refunds are available for part-time registrants.

During Convocation: If a participant is called away because of an emergency during Convocation, there will be a $30 refund. Refund requests must be made at the registration desk during Convocation. No refund requests will be accepted after Convocation.

Contact Hours

Participations may receive a certificate acknowledging contact hours at Convocation. Visit the registration desk to pick up your hours certificate.

Participation in the entire Convocation (all keynote sessions and workshops) provides nine contact hours. Attendance on Wednesday or Friday provides two contact hours for each day, and attendance on Thursday provides five contact hours.

Convocation Recordings   

Convocation CD orders will be taken at the registration table in Northwestern Hall. The CD set of keynote presentations is $35 per set. Payment is due at the time of your order.

Prayer Requests

If you have prayer requests to be offered during Friday’s service of Holy Communion, please fill out a prayer request card. You can use the card in your Convocation packet or pick one up by the prayer request drop-off box at the information desk in the Olson Campus Center.

Bookstore Hours 

Luther Seminary Bookstore/Augsburg Fortress will be open during convocation.

  • Wednesday,  9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Thursday,  8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Friday,  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The bookstore is located in the lower level of the Olson Campus Center. Orders placed and prepaid before 10 a.m. will be available for pick up after 4 p.m. during Convocation.

    

Mid-Winter Convocation is offered every year for the theological enrichment of lay and ordained ministry leaders and the Christian community at large. A national conference, convocation features scholars and teachers from Luther Seminary and around the world.