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Mark 1:21-28 21[Jesus and his disciples] went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught.22They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. 23Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, 24and he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus

Thank you again for your support of Lutheran Campus Ministry at Penn State! You are an important part of our presence in the lives of students at Penn State! If you would like to add your email address and/or phone number for our records or be added to our mailing lists please use THIS LINK. Including email and phone will

As Jesus begins his work in Judea, he calls two sets of brothers (who are all fishermen) to follow him.  He encounters Simon and Andrew casting a net into the Sea of Galilee and nearby finds James and John mending nets in the boat with their father.  Jesus invites them to join him saying, “Follow me and I will make

Now’s the time to make your plans for March! We will be traveling (along with our friends from the Methodist and Presbyterian ministries) to Douglas, Arizona and Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico to learn about the beautiful, complicated, and important context at “la frontera” (the borderlands). In partnership with Frontera de Cristo we will meet with people from both sides of the US/Mexico

The Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development will be celebrating World Religions Day on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 from 11AM to 1PM in the HUB-Robeson Center. Stop by and meet folks from the various religious and faith groups on campus.  

O God, You call me to follow you. Help me to see what that means. Help me to learn how you are working through me. Show me how I am able to be part of bringing your love into the world. Show me how I am growing as your follower. Use the gifts I have, the abilities I’m developing, the

Gather for a relaxed and community-built time of worship on Thursdays at 6 pm in the Worship Hall at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center.  There is music, prayer, reflection together, and lots of opportunity to connect with other students. It is a helpful way to set aside the the demands of the week and de-stress. After worship, we have time for dinner

Are you a young adults between 21-35 years old discerning your next steps? Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) is a great opportunity for them! YAGM invites young adults into a year of service and accompaniment in one of our many country programs. The application for the 2024-2025 program year is open through February 1st! There is an online YAGM

Mark 1:14-20 14Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”  16As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea—for they were

When someone truly knows us, it is powerful. We are fortunate when we have friends or family members who notice us and “get” who we are. With them, we feel actually seen and understood.  This happens in this week’s gospel as Jesus encounters Nathanael. Jesus tells him a little something about himself and Nathanael is caught off guard.  Nathanael asks,