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Another option after graduation . . .

Alicia Anderson September 15, 2016

This week’s career fairs have meant lots of well-dressed students on the Loop, researching companies and re-working resumes. Even for those who aren’t close to graduation, it has everyone thinking about what comes next after graduation. Consider another option after graduation . . . no matter what your major, you could spend a year living in another country, working alongside people of another culture,

“Reaching Beyond Bias” schedule for Dr. Todd Green

Alicia Anderson September 15, 2016

“Reaching Beyond Bias” October 9 – 10, 2016 Dr. Todd Green Events in bold are open to the public Sunday, October 9, 2016 11:45 am – 1 pm “Do Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God?” Lunch Presentation and Conversation Grace Lutheran Church, 205 South Garner Street, Fireside Room Sunday, October 9, 2016 2 pm – 4 pm Interfaith Coffee Hour

“Reaching Beyond Bias” October 9 – 10

Alicia Anderson September 15, 2016

Islamophobia scholar, Todd Green,PhD, will be speaking at “Reaching Beyond Bias”, a series of events at Penn State’s University Park campus on Monday, October 10, 2016. Dr. Green’s public lecture, “What is Islamophobia? The Causes and Casualties of Anti-Muslim Bigotry in the United States” will be held in Pasquerilla Spiritual Center in the Memorial Lounge at 7 pm – 8:30

God created us with bodies

Alicia Anderson September 8, 2016

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!

Alicia Anderson September 8, 2016

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

Alicia Anderson August 31, 2016

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

Alicia Anderson August 31, 2016

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

Alicia Anderson August 24, 2016

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!

Alicia Anderson August 23, 2016

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!

Alicia Anderson August 23, 2016

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