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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 10:24-39
sent in compassion
Jesus is traveling around teaching, proclaiming the good news, and curing “every disease and every sickness.” We hear that Jesus has compassion for the helpless and harassed crowds. Compassion – understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something to help. In the original Greemailto:ara2@psu.eduk, it means a strong gut-level emotion. Jesus sees the people are without guidance for
weekly prayer
God of compassion, You see crowds of people who are harassed and helpless and you are filled with compassion. In the face of human struggles, needs, griefs and fears, you are deeply moved. You love without limits, unconditionally. You bring healing, hope, and transformation everywhere. Enfold me in your compassionate care. Send me out to love and heal your beloved
Matthew 9:35-10:8
35 Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are
Sunday Lunch – June 28th!
Let’s get lunch after worship on Sunday, June 28th! Meet near the ramp entrance at Grace Lutheran at 11:30 am (or so). We’ll walk downtown and pick a place to get lunch that everyone will enjoy!! Contat Alicia with questions or to let folks know you are coming! ara2@psu.edu or 814.360.0601
Summer Lunch – June 16
Take a break in the middle of your day and join Alicia Anderson, campus minister, and other students for lunch on Tuesday, June 16 in the lobby of the Kern Building! Bring your lunch along or pick up something from the Panera there! Alicia will be there from 12 noon – 1:15 pm or so! Whether you are taking classes,