Dr. Eric W. Gritsch

 The Eric W. Gritsch Memorial Fund thanks everyone who submitted an essay. 

This opportunity was open to any student in an ELCA seminary writing 700 - 1,000 words on the topic:   

In our world today which is filled with self-help books and gurus, preaching the benefits of “mindfulness,”  how would Luther advise us regarding our frantic search for meaning and peace in our stressful lives?

 1st place  --$750, 2nd place  --$500, and 3rd place  -- $250

 Winners were announced November 1, and the awards made at the LUTHERFEST in Baltimore on November 9, 2014.  

First Place Winner -

James Smith, Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg

Second Place -
Justin Tigerman, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago

Third Place -
Branch Jennings, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary.

These Essays are appriciated and will be kept in the ARCHIVES Section.