Come for dinner and a wonderful exploration of the traditions of the Jewish Seder! You’ll learn about Jewish practice and religion and learn a bit more about Christianity too! We are partnering with a number of groups to offer this inter-faith meal upstairs at Abba Java coffeehouse on the corner of Locust and Calder Way at 6 pm – 8 …
“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Lent begins this Wednesday. Ash Wednesday. At worship services and street corners, Christians across the world will have ashes marked on our foreheads, and hear the words above that remind us of our mortality, our humanity, our limits. It is a somber ritual, of course, but also hope-filled. The …
As the Season of Lent begins, people of faith all across the world will use the ancient practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving to move closer to God and God’s call for our lives. Here are a few resources that you may find helpful this Lent. See what works for you, or catches your attention. There is no right or wrong …
You may know that I have two dogs. One is an adult, and the other is a 7 ½ month old puppy. They are both delightful in their own way, but have very different personalities. Willow is 4 years old, and she is friendly enough, but she has always liked her own personal space. She prefers to dictate the who, …
Despite the bus heading toward me on Allen Street, I stopped in the crosswalk. As I make my way around campus, I’ve noticed that buses seem to be among the vehicles least likely to slow down or stop for a pedestrian to cross the street. In a way, I guess it makes sense. Drivers have a schedule to keep, are …
A student asked me last weekend to suggest an online resource for daily prayer and reflection. Here is what I suggest looking at if you are interested. God Pause – From Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota 3-minute retreats – From Loyola Press, a Jesuit Publishing House in the Roman Catholic tradition Upper Room Devotionals – From an interdenominational ministry connected …
Let’s take a new look at confirmation! Maybe you have forgotten everything you learned way back in middle school. Maybe you were not particularly motivated and you weren’t really paying attention back then. If you sometimes think it would be good to talk about God and faith and scripture in a context where questions are welcome, thinking is expected, and …
Lent begins on Wednesday, February 10th with Ash Wednesday. There are several options as you begin your Lenten observance: “Ashes for the Journey” where you can have the sign of the cross marked on your foreheard outside Palmer Art Museum between 8:30 am and 10:30 am 12:15 pm – 1 pm worship at Grace Lutheran Church 7:30 pm worship at …
Make time on Sunday, February 7th at 12 noon! Get together with other first year students for lunch, conversations and games, and to plan other gatherings! We can plan for a service project, social event or just hanging out! We’ll gather in the Fireside Room at Grace Lutheran Church and lunch will be provided. Tell your friends! Questions? Can’t make that …
Bread and wine. God comes to us in a simple meal that was typical in the lives of the people Jesus lived among. Common, everyday food and drink, transformed by the promises of God. When we gather and re-tell the story of Jesus’ meal with his followers, we follow Jesus’ instruction to “do this in remembrance” of him. As we …
