this MLK day

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School children all across the country learn about Dr. King.  They hear about his work with on racial justice and poverty, his leadership in the civil rights movement, his writings, and his public speaking.  They learn that is a civil rights hero.  That he worked with many others to move our nation, to remove laws that allowed and even encouraged injustice and …

Prayer for this week 1/20

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God of justice, In your wisdom you create all people in your image, without exception. Through your goodness, open our eyes to see the dignity, beauty, and worth of every human being. Open our minds to understand that all your children are brothers and sisters in the same human family. Open our hearts to repent of racist attitudes, behaviors, and …

Worship across divisions

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On Sunday, February 9th at 3 pm, church leaders from a wide variety of Christian traditions will gather for and Ecumenical Worship Service at Grace Lutheran Church. You are invited to this opportunity to see and experience the ways we are woven together as people of God, despite our differences. All are welcome!

Prayer for this week 1/13

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God of New Beginnings, As the new year and the new semester begin, open my mind and my heart to new ideas, new experiences, new encounters. May this be a year of discovery, learning and growth. Help me to welcome what is novel and surprising. Guide me to find ways to weather the challenges of the unexpected and to learn …

Part-time Work Study/Intern

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Looking for a part-time job on campus with flexible hours? Work with Alicia and Lutheran Campus Ministry on administrative, clerical and social media tasks that range from filing and record keeping to flyer creation and instagram. We are looking for a student who can work 2 – 4 hours each week (depending on your work load and our needs) for …

Super Wednesday Dinner

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Each Wednesday, Grace Lutheran Church hosts Super Wednesday. The evening begins with a delicious inter-generational meal that is free for Penn State students from 5:30 – 6:15 pm in Harkins Hall (just below the sanctuary). In addition to the food, there are wonderful people to get to know over your meal. While the Green Team washes dishes, Bible study led …

“Dialogues on Race”

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Adult Forum – “Dialogues on Race” Join the conversation in the Fireside Room Sundays at 9 a.m. January through February.  This series uses a video resource and the book “Dialogues on Race” and will be facilitated by Anne Whitney, professor in the College of Education at Penn State. Using scripture to guide us, we’ll talk through today’s issues, such as …

Islam and Christianity

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QNA this Sunday, January 19, 2020 (Questions, not Answers) –  Islam and Christianity with Dr. John Brockopp Once a month, dinner after evening worship includes an intergenerational discussion that invites our questions, not answers (QNA).  Come hear new perspectives and add your voice as you like.Conversation is from 7 – 8 pm in the Fireside Room at Grace Lutheran

Free Pizza Friday

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Each month, on the first Friday, we help Muslim students build goodwill and connections on campus by handing out pizza in the plaza near the Forum.  Volunteers are always welcome to come and help feed hungry students from about 1 pm – 1:30 pm.  It is a fun activity and is a great chance to make connections with Muslim students …