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Near the end of their time together, Jesus gives a new instruction to his followers.  He tells them to love each other as he has loved them.  In fact, Jesus wants their love for one another to be the way everyone will know they are his followers.  Love is a wide and complicated task.  It extends way beyond good feelings

God of new life, You love me without restrictions or limits. You love the people around me that way, too. Your abundant love extends to all people, everywhere. You call us to love each other. Help me to find the resources I need to love. Fill me with commitment, patience, compassion, forgiveness, generosity, kindness, strength, self-respect and hope. Help me

We’d love your help with community food distribution! Two Thursday afternoons each month the Central PA Food Bank and YMCA of Centre County’s Anti-Huger Programs provide food in the parking lot at Grace Lutheran Church. Most volunteers come for just part of the time and help with things like setup, pre-packing food items, check-in, and putting food into cars. Come

When [Judas] had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. 32If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. 33Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; and as I said to

I feel for the folks in this week’s gospel who gathered around Jesus, asking him if he is the messiah.  They want to know if Jesus will fulfill the ancient expectations of a king who will overthrow outside rule, bring about peace and preside over a reign of peace and religious faithfulness.  Jesus has come to bring so much more

God of new life, Help me to hear your voice. Help me to see your priorities and what you value. Guide me to put aside assumptions about you and truly listen and watch. Show me inclusion, freedom, healing, welcome and connection. Empower me to live love and compassion. Teach me to follow you. Amen. tell us plainly | Jesus uses

It’s here at last! Summer has begun! If you are going to be in the State College area this summer, we’d love to know! We will plan discussions and meals, service events, and other events based on the interests of the students who are around this summer! Use this form to share your availability and your interests!!

At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. 24 So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” 25 Jesus answered, “I have told you, and you do not

When Jesus was arrested his followers scattered, fleeing the danger of arrest.  Eventually, Peter made his way to where Jesus was being questioned by the religious leaders, waiting outside perhaps to see what he could learn or be on hand if Jesus was released. While standing around with others, Peter was recognized as a disciple of Jesus three times by

God of new life, You call me to follow you. To love your challenging and trying children and forgive when it seems impossible. To live out compassion and care when it is hard and strive for justice and for peace in your world. I struggle to follow you.  So often I fall short. Yet, you still invite me to follow