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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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Matthew 22:1-14
Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: 2 “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. 3 He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. 4 Again he sent other slaves, saying, ‘Tell those who have been invited: Look,
absurd
Jesus’ parables teach about God and God’s reign using everyday situations and elements from the lives of his listeners. There are always surprises and often outlandish twists that are sometimes absurd. We find various layers of meaning in the parables and while (with context) some are simpler to sort out than others, most parables are confusing or baffling to some
weekly prayer: 10/6
O God, You are unreasonably generous. You reach out to me with endless love and compassion. You have hope in me when I have lost all hope. Your persistent forgiveness and inclusion renew me and the world. Help me let go of my self-centered focus. Empower me to share the love you pour into my life. Teach me to reach
authority
Over and over again, Jesus comes into conflict with the religious authorities of his day. It’s not surprising as we watch Jesus push boundaries, question the status quo and even defy their authority. Not long before this week’s encounter, Jesus has arrived in Jerusalem to shouts of “Hosanna to the Son of David!” – using a kingly title where the
Matthew 21:33-46
weekly prayer: 9/29
O God, You call me to love your world. You teach me to live forgiveness and compassion, to help those in need. Help me embrace your priorities every day. Help me seek out companions and leaders who value these same things. Show me where your priorities and values are promoted and where they are ignored. Teach me to see where