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In preparation of Earth Day, enjoy a FREE screening of THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM at 7PM on April 15 in 127 Pasquerilla Spiritual Center. Refreshments will be available during the movie in room 124. This event is sponsored by Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm at Penn State and the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development. THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM

1When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint [Jesus’ body]. 2And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. 3They had been saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the

In the days ahead, Christian communities all over the world will retell stories of Jesus’ final week. These powerful stories include so many different emotions and experiences.  We will hear about poignant teaching and humble service, betrayal and abandonment, fear and confusion, torture and death. Before everything can unfold, Jesus approaches Jerusalem, the center of the Jewish world and the

Loving God, This week we revisit your powerful stories. Surround me with your presence as they unfold. As the people cry hosanna, fill me with hope for a new world. As you live out humble service, teach me to serve those around me. As your followers betray and deny you, reassure me that your forgiveness is abundant. As you face

Gather for a relaxed and community-built time of worship for Maundy Thursday this week at 6 pm in the Meditation Chapel at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center.  There will be music, prayer, reflection together, and lots of opportunity to connect with other students. You will find it to be a helpful way to set aside the the demands of the week and

At Grace Lutheran Church, the following worship services are available for your Holy Week observance: Holy Week and Easter WorshipMaundy Thursday – March 28, 6:15 pmGood Friday (Tenebrae) – March 29 15, 6:15 pm Easter Worship (March 31)6:30 am – Sunrise worship (organ/flute)8:00 am – Traditional worship (piano/flute)9:00 am – Festival worship (organ/choir)10:30 am – Festival worship (organ/choir) All services

Petitioning Prayer – praying for myself Reaching out to God for help, support, or intervention in our own lives allows us to rely on God. Naming our struggles, fears and challenges and turning to God for aid is a powerful reminder that God loves us and is there, always. Naming needs and vulnerabilities can be hard, yet allows us to

Mark 11:1-11 1When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, [Jesus] sent two of his disciples 2and said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden; untie it and bring it. 3If anyone says to you, ‘Why are you

In the dreariest days of winter, we always know that spring is on the way. Even when there is no sign of growth, branches appear entirely lifeless, and it does not seem possible that plant life can ever grow again, we know that spring will come. Days get longer, the sun is warmer, and one day, we realize things are

This year during NCAA March Madness, Lutheran Campus Ministry at Penn State is participating in Campus Ministry Madness, a fundraising challenge between Lutheran Campus Ministry sites across the country.  Help LCM at Penn State make a good showing and even more importantly, support the transformational work happening through campus ministry nationwide!  Runs from March 17 – April 8, 2024! Give today at https://luminelca.org/madness/ STUDENTS: Even