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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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reckless & generous
Jesus is teaching the crowds that are drawn to him with parables. Parables are simple yet complex stories that use everyday situations and experiences to teach important lessons. They are often multi-faceted, and we may find we see something different each time we look at them. This week’s parable, where someone goes out sowing grain seems clear-cut at first, but
weekly prayer: 7/14
O God, You are reckless with your love. Rather than picking the perfect spot, you offer love all around. You spread forgiveness and compassion far and wide. Your welcome is open wide for all your children. Teach me to live in your hope-filled ways. Help me to welcome your abundant love for me and others. Thank you for the
travel blog #10
Lynda Franca spent May 2026 studying in Dublin and Galway, Ireland. Lynda is majoring in Commication Sciences and Disorders, Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in American Sign Language and is from Hillsborough, New Jersey. Lynda Franca spent May 2026 studying in Dublin and Galway, Ireland. Lynda is majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Human Development and
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2 Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach. 3 And he told them many things in parables, saying: “Listen! A sower went out to sow. 4 And as he sowed, some seeds fell on a path,
yoked in love
At the end of this week’s gospel reading, Jesus offers particular words of comfort and encouragement to some of the people who are following him, those who are “weary and carrying heavy burdens.” Jesus offers them rest. We are reminded of Jesus’ words in his first big sermon in Matthew – the sermon on the mount where Jesus names as
weekly prayer: 7/7
God of love, You see the needs and struggles of all people. You notice and care especially for those most in need. When I am weary, you call me close. When burdens are heavy, you are there. You empower me to follow you and share your love and compassion. You are here beside me, gently sharing the load and giving