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The Lutheran Student Community of Penn State is an intentionally safe place – open to all students – regardless of faith background, church denominational history, economic status, political affiliation, ancestry, color, national origin, race, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability or handicap, political persuasion, age, or academic standing.
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Worship with us
There are plenty of opportunities with our community. Weekly worship is offered Thursdays on campus at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center, as well as Sunday services in the morning and evening at Grace Lutheran Church on South Garner Street.
Need someone to talk to?
Don’t know what you believe? Struggling with relationships? Need a listening ear? If you are feeling distressed or troubled, if you can’t quite sort things out, if you just want to talk, you are welcome to contact our Campus Minister, Alicia Anderson. Part of why our staff is here is so that we can provide emotional, spiritual, and other support to students when they most need it!
Alicia is available by email at ara2@psu.edu or by text or phone at (814) 360-0601.
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vulnerable and loved
In Jesus’ time, wealth, productive flocks of animals, and abundant fields were seen as a blessing from God that showed God’s favor. People with lots of money and other resources were believed to have better standing with God than those with fewer (or no) resources. In this week’s gospel, a man who clearly is excited about Jesus and respects him,
weekly prayer: 10/15
O God, Move me to see the world from your perspective. Show me how you love the vulnerable and the powerless. Teach me that your love is unconditional, and without price. Money, position, and power do not matter to you. You love all humanity, all creation. You are changing the world in remarkable ways. You are remaking us all with
Spiritual Wellness Series: Autumn Labyrith
Join the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development for a labyrinth walk to promote spiritual and health wellness through mindfulness and thankfulness. Autumn treats will be provided while you wait your turn to walk the labyrinth. October 18 5-7PM 111 Lobby Pasquerilla Spiritual Center
volunteers needed Sunday 10/20
On Sunday, October 20, 2024 volunteers are needed to help prepare quilts for shipment to communities in need across the nation after Quilt Sunday at Grace Lutheran Church! Join with other volunteers from after worship (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) to fold and pack quilts and move boxes. Lunch will be provided after the quilts are boxed and ready to
Volunteer at the Pumpkin Festival!
On Saturday, October 19th join LSC to help as the PSU Arboretum Pumpkin Festival wraps up! We have several spots still available to help turn off and remove the candles from carved pumpkins! We will gather at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center for a homecooked meal at 7:30 pm or so, then walk over to the Penn State Arboretum at 8:15 pm
Wednesday Dinner at Grace Lutheran
Join the community at Grace Lutheran Church for dinner on Wednesdays! This inter-generational meal features home-cooked food and is free for Penn State students! Weekly September through April at 5:15-6:15 pm in Harkins Hall (below the worship space). You’ll find lots of great food and friendly people every week! Check our events calendar for the weeks you’ll also find campus