God created us with bodies

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I went for a bike ride yesterday morning. The sun was still kinda low, and the breeze was comfortable – not too hot and not too cold. The perfect time for a ride. Everything we’ve heard about endorphins, exercise, and the mind-body connection seem especially true on a day like that. Bike riding helps me to keep my sanity.  The exercise loosens stiff …

CROP Walk to feed the hungry!

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You can help feed the hungry in our community and across the world! On Sunday, October 16th at 1:30 pm, we’ll meet at St Paul’s United Methodist Church (Calder Way entrance) and walk through our community with others who care about food and justice. Sign up to walk, then gather donations from family and friends.  Invite others to walk and …

Jesus was clearly out of line

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Jesus was clearly out of line.  There he was in the synagogue on the sabbath – the day each week set aside to honor God by doing no work or business.  A bent and crippled woman showed up, who had been suffering for 18 years.  Jesus surely knew better, but he touched her and healed her anyway. The leader of the synagogue was indignant. …

Luke 13:10 – 17

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Luke 13:10-17 10 Now [Jesus] was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. 11 And just then there appeared a woman with a spirit that had crippled her for eighteen years. She was bent over and was quite unable to stand up straight. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said, “Woman, you are set …

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I was hot.  I was late.  I was lost. Ok, I wasn’t exactly lost, but I had no idea where I was on the map of campus, and I could not figure out which of the many buildings surrounding me was the one I was looking for. The map was confusing and I didn’t realize there was an app.  I …

Labor Day Picnic!

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Monday, September 5th we’ll have NO classes! Come spend your lunchtime relaxing, playing yard games and eating at Grace Lutheran Church from 12 noon – 2 pm Rain or shine, we’ll gather  on the “front porch” and lawn near the entrance ramp at Grace Lutheran Church, 205 South Garner Street. Come enjoy a great time with food and fun! There will …

Outdoor Worship and Picnic – September 4th!

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Sunday, September 4th, Grace Lutheran Church is going on the road!! Come for worship and lunch! Everyone is welcome to join the fun as Grace Lutheran moves the 10:30 am worship service to the amphitheater  at Tussey Mountain!  Worship will begin at 11 am (to give time for everyone to get there!) and will be followed by a plentiful and …

Want to play Handbells?

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The Bells of Grace handbell choir of Grace Lutheran Church is seeking 2 – 3 new ringers for this semester.  They rehearse weekly and ring in worship three or four Sundays each semester.  They also participate in a night of special music during Holy Week and the Nittany Valley Handbell Festival.  You are welcome to join! If you haven’t rung …

Sunday Lunch, August 28th

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Once a month after the morning worship services, we gather students to enjoy a delicious lunch! Our first lunch of the semester is on Sunday, August 28th after the 10:30 am service (around 11:40 am) in the Fireside Room, just down the hallway from the worship space. Come enjoy some home-cooked food, meet a few of the people you have …

Student Involvement Fair – Monday, August 22nd!

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What’s that you say? The Student Involvement Fair will be held on the HUB Lawn on Monday, August 22nd from 11 am – 4 pm!  That sounds amazing! Come visit the LSC Table and see what all we do!  There will be great people to talk with, lots of information and Free Doritos!!  Come by!