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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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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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tell us plainly
I feel for the folks in this week’s gospel who gathered around Jesus, asking him if he is the messiah. They want to know if Jesus will fulfill the ancient expectations of a king who will overthrow outside rule, bring about peace and preside over a reign of peace and religious faithfulness. Jesus has come to bring so much more
weekly prayer: 5/13
God of new life, Help me to hear your voice. Help me to see your priorities and what you value. Guide me to put aside assumptions about you and truly listen and watch. Show me inclusion, freedom, healing, welcome and connection. Empower me to live love and compassion. Teach me to follow you. Amen. tell us plainly | Jesus uses
Summer 2025!
It’s here at last! Summer has begun! If you are going to be in the State College area this summer, we’d love to know! We will plan discussions and meals, service events, and other events based on the interests of the students who are around this summer! Use this form to share your availability and your interests!!
John 10:22-30
At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. 24 So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” 25 Jesus answered, “I have told you, and you do not
yet another chance
When Jesus was arrested his followers scattered, fleeing the danger of arrest. Eventually, Peter made his way to where Jesus was being questioned by the religious leaders, waiting outside perhaps to see what he could learn or be on hand if Jesus was released. While standing around with others, Peter was recognized as a disciple of Jesus three times by
weekly prayer: 5/6
God of new life, You call me to follow you. To love your challenging and trying children and forgive when it seems impossible. To live out compassion and care when it is hard and strive for justice and for peace in your world. I struggle to follow you. So often I fall short. Yet, you still invite me to follow