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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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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
AI and Humanity Series
This is My Body: AI and Humanity : moderated by Pastor Carolyn Hetrick -How does humanity matter in an age of Artificial Intelligence? -How do we balance faith, ethics, innovation & justice? -How do we retain real relationships in digital spaces? Wednesday, September 30 at 6:15-7:00 pm Creativity, Community, Dignity: How do we retain the beauty and imperfection of human
Matthew 21:23-32
Matthew 21:23-32 23 When [Jesus] entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” 24 Jesus said to them, “I will also ask you one question; if you tell me the answer, then I will also
generosity
I have clear memories of complaining as a child that something was “not fair” between my sister and me. Sometimes it was bedtime or amount of dessert and as we got older, it was chores or car use. To their credit, my parents worked hard to treat us fairly (even giving identical gifts on milestone birthdays), but different children have