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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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Recent Blog Posts
Lent: Sensing God – Smell
lenten thoughts on smell Lent is a season when followers of Jesus intentionally try to move closer to God, so this year, we will try to move closer by considering the countless ways we encounter God through our senses. This week, we are focusing on smell. Our reflections are from Pastor Kevin Shock and Deacon Alicia Anderson. Kevin and Alicia share some
Celebrating Seniors!
Congratulations! You have worked long and hard in your time at Penn State and reaching the point of graduation is truly a reason to celebrate! We are so proud of you for your dedication and hard work, and we are grateful that you have been part of our community in your time at Penn State. We want to make sure
hen & chicks
What images for God resonate with you? We talk about God using a wide variety of images to help try to understand the many ways we encounter God’s presence in the world and our lives. We use mighty and transcendent images that help us talk about God who creates the whole universe. Family images and relational images help us try
weekly prayer: 3/18
O God, You tenderly gather us under your wings. You surround us with care and shelter and love. You provide for us, teach us, guide us. You fiercely stand against dangers and harm. You lament the struggles and brokenness of the world. You empower us to change ourselves and the world. Amen. hen & chicks | Jesus laments over Jerusalem
Volunteer Thursdays with Anti-Hunger
You can help with community food distribution! Two Thursday afternoons each month the Central PA Food Bank and YMCA of Centre County’s Anti-Huger Programs provide food in the parking lot at Grace Lutheran Church. Most volunteers come for just part of the time and help with things like setup, pre-packing food items, check-in, and putting food into cars. Come for
Campus Ministry Madness – Week 2 Update!
All through March we are participating in Campus Ministry Madness with other Lutheran Campus Ministry sites across the nation! This lighthearted challenge between campuses is helping raise funds and increase visibility of campus ministry and its important work! Week 2 Results: LCM at Penn State is 18th out of 50 participating ministries! We have raised nearly $300 for our ministry here,