Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Hate multiplies hate, violence multiplies violence, and toughness multiplies toughness in a descending spiral of destruction…. The chain reaction of evil — hate begetting hate, wars producing more wars — must be broken, or we shall be plunged into the …
Out Of the Cold program here in State College provides shelter for homeless guests in area churches through the winter months. This week and next, Grace Lutheran is hosting Out Of the Cold. Lutheran Student Community will be providing dinner on Sunday evening, January 17th. We’ll have worship and dinner as always, then after we eat, we’ll put together the …
As your final semester begins, it is a great time to spend some time with other soon-to-be-graduating seniors and Alicia Anderson and talk about the transition to come! We would like to gather seniors two or three times this semester to talk about what has been, and about challenges and plans that lie ahead! Interested? Our first gathering will be …
God is present in the world. One part of the remarkable message of Christmas centers on this surprising notion. God, who could stay far away from the mess and trouble in this world, chooses to join us. God’s love for us is so great, God comes here. Amazing. Surprising. Transforming. Unreasonable. May this season of unreasonable love touch your …
Make time on Sunday, February 7th for lunch!! Get together with other first year students for conversations and games, and to plan other gatherings! We’ll gather in the Fireside Room at Grace Lutheran Church and lunch will be provided. Tell your friends! Questions? Can’t make that day, but want to add your input? Contact Alicia Anderson, Campus Minister at ara2@psu.edu.
Break is just around the corner! Hooray! May we all have a wonderful break away from the demands and deadlines of school work! May we all enjoy time away from campus, fun with family and friends, and the blessed beauty of the Christmas season. ENJOY! From Friday, December 18th through Saturday, January 9th, the only regular program we offer is …
Take a deep breath. Have dinner with a friend. Go for a walk. Listen to music that give you energy and enthusiasm. Pray for peace and strength. Call your mom for support. Sing along with Spotify. Eat a salad. Laugh. Take a nap. Get together with friends. There are countless ways to manage the stress and anxiety that crops up …
Will you still be on campus Thursday of finals week? We will too! Come to Pasquerilla for evening worship at 5:45 pm on Thursday, December 17 in the Worship Hall. We’ll have prayer, song, readings, reflection and holy communion in a relaxed, casual setting. The perfect way to mark the season of advent! After worship, we’ll make our way to …
Set aside all you have to do for a while and come to worship! We’ll gather at 5:45 pm in the Worship Hall at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center and join in song, prayer, readings and reflection, as well as communion together. This time together is very casual, and everyone is welcome. After worship, we’ll enjoy some tasty dinner, and lively conversation, …
Monday Lunch Bible Study – 7 December 2015 Come for conversation, lunch and some exploration of the gospel lesson for this coming Sunday. Alicia will be in the HUB today from 11:30 am – 1 pm. . . check facebook to see just where she finds a table! Bring or buy your lunch and relax a bit in the midst …
