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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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November 2 Tailgate – 10am – 12 noon
Love Anyway Feasts is an intentional campaign around and after election day to remind us of the power of community and offer an alternative to “us and them” politics. Their mission is to help people walk away from this political season and still love their families, friends and neighbors: especially ones who voted differently than them. In addition to dinners
weekly prayer: 10/22
O God, You have created the world and everything in it. You teach us to follow you, to serve and care for each other. You invite me to reach out to the people around me. You help me use my abilities and gifts to care for the world. Help me learn from you about servant leadership. Help me see how
Mark 10:35-45
35James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” 36And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?” 37And they said to him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left,
vulnerable and loved
In Jesus’ time, wealth, productive flocks of animals, and abundant fields were seen as a blessing from God that showed God’s favor. People with lots of money and other resources were believed to have better standing with God than those with fewer (or no) resources. In this week’s gospel, a man who clearly is excited about Jesus and respects him,
weekly prayer: 10/15
O God, Move me to see the world from your perspective. Show me how you love the vulnerable and the powerless. Teach me that your love is unconditional, and without price. Money, position, and power do not matter to you. You love all humanity, all creation. You are changing the world in remarkable ways. You are remaking us all with
Spiritual Wellness Series: Autumn Labyrith
Join the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development for a labyrinth walk to promote spiritual and health wellness through mindfulness and thankfulness. Autumn treats will be provided while you wait your turn to walk the labyrinth. October 18 5-7PM 111 Lobby Pasquerilla Spiritual Center