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O God, Your loving embrace holds me through every emotion I experience. When I am angry, help me to feel your loving presence. Show me productive ways to deal with the physical and mental strain of anger and irritation. Help me to breathe deeply and find my center. Help me to step away for a while when I need to

In this week’s gospel reading, Jesus visits his hometown and teaches in the synagogue.  Though “many who heard him were astounded,” the overwhelming reaction was that his neighbors were offended.  After all, they knew him from before he began this ministry.  Who did this guy think he was?  They knew his mother and siblings, and they could not tolerate his

Virtual Summer is underway! Join us online Sunday, July 11th at 7 – 8 pm for QnA, Questions, Not Answers. Watch for future online gatherings and if you have ideas to share, please fill out the Virtual Summer 2021 form.

QNA – Questions, not Answers is a monthly inter-generational discussion for students and community members and has moved to meeting via Zoom for the summer. On Sunday, July 11th at 7 pm, students will be gathering with Alicia Anderson, campus minister, to talk about ideas and topics for the coming months and to talk about questions we have. Bring your

In-Person Summer is underway, too! If you are in State College this summer, this week we are meeting at 6 pm on Thursday, July 8th outside Pasquerilla Spiritual Center (near the courtyard on the Curtin Street side) for a chance to walk into town for a quick sandwich and chat. If the weather is bad, check our the calendar on

1[Jesus] came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him.2On the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astounded. They said, “Where did this man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been given to him? What deeds of power are being done by his hands! 3Is not this the carpenter, the son

O God, Fill me with courage when the voices of people in my life may lead me to doubt myself. Move me forward in confidence and hope. Lead me to use the gifts and abilities I have in ways that bring me satisfaction and that serve your world. Help me to forgive the doubts of others and move beyond the

Virtual Summer is underway! Join us Tuesday, June 29th at 7 – 8:15 pm for Beyond Misinformation: Discovering Critical Race Theory Watch for future online gatherings and if you have ideas to share, please fill out the Virtual Summer 2021 form. In-Person Summer is underway, too! If you are in State College this summer, this week we are meeting at 7 pm

21When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered around him; and he was by the sea. 22Then one of the leaders of the synagogue named Jairus came and, when he saw him, fell at his feet 23and begged him repeatedly, “My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands

God of healing, You transform suffering into wholeness. You change sorrow into new beginnings. Fill me with courage and persistence to seek the healing that I need. Show me how you break down boundaries that separate and injure your people. Touch me with your compassion and your care. Remind me that the vulnerable and powerless are precious to you. Remind