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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: 11/18
O God, There are struggles and dangers all around, yet you are here. Calm my fears. Reassure me with your presence Fill me with your wisdom as I face trials. Help me to live and speak my faith each day. Help me to reflect your love, compassion and hope in what I say and do. Give me hope that you
Thanksgiving Break!!
Break is just about here!! During break, Sunday morning worship services at Grace will continue as usual. Thursday Evening Worship and dinner afterward will not be held on Thursday, November 27th, and will resume on Thursday, December 4th! Enjoy your time away from classes and the regular routine of life on campus!
Luke 21:15-19
5 When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, [Jesus] said, 6 “As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down.” 7 They asked him, “Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign that this is about
Interested in International Work?
The ELCA’s Young Adults in Global Mission program may be just what you are looking for! We will host Brita Fagerlund at Penn State on Thursday, November 20th! Brita spent a year with the Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) program with our ELCA connections in Senegal – a vibrant country on the cost of West Africa known for its
the coming age
Through the gospels, the religious leaders repeatedly confront, challenge or test Jesus. Each time they come to him with a question or a test or a trick, Jesus answers, but seldom does he answer the exact question they raise. Over and over, Jesus shows the people who oppose him (as well as the people who are trying to follow him) that
weekly prayer:
Gracious God, Thank you for the countless ways you show me your hope for the world. Remind me that you see things differently than I do. Open my mind and my heart as I struggle with people and situations. Help me to see things from your perspective. With compassion. With patience. With forgiveness. With love. Help me to see that