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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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weekly prayer: 11/19

O God, When struggles and disasters seem to be everywhere, fill me with hope in your love. When calamities and crises are overwhelming, empower me to follow you. Comfort me in my fear. Show me how to love.  Teach me to reach out in compassion. Guide me to promote peace and justice. Use me as you bring new beginnings, new

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Volunteers needed Thursday!

The Central PA Food Bank and YMCA of Centre County’s Anti-Hunger Programs offer community food distributions in the parking lot at Grace Lutheran two Thursdays each month. You can join other volunteers between 1:45 pm and 6 pm and help with with setup, pre-packing food items, check-in, or putting food into cars. Volunteers are welcome just part or for the

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Mark 13:1-8

As [Jesus] came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings!” 2 Then Jesus asked him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down.”  3 When he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew

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small gifts

When have you felt seen or acknowledged for something small you’ve done or offered? Jesus is in the temple.  The temple is a massive and impressive building with crowds of people milling around and streaming through.  People from every level of society are all there: rich and powerful, poor and struggling, well-educated and influential, vulnerable and powerless, too.  Some have

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weekly prayer: 11/12

O God, You see me. You see that I am trying to follow you. You notice the tiny ways I love my neighbor, work for justice, care for the outcast. You empower me to live with compassion and forgiveness, even when it is hard. You are transforming the world with your love, one little moment at a time. Remind me

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Mark 12:38-44

38 As [Jesus] taught, he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, 39 and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets! 40 They devour widows’ houses and for the sake of appearance say long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation.”  41 He sat down opposite the

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