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Over the holidays, we had an abundance of Christmas cookies in the house.  My daughter was home from college and put her free time to good use making batches and batches of our favorites.  For weeks, snowballs and spritz cookies were always available for a snack or dessert.  Yum!  As I’ve pulled out cold-weather gear, I’ve noticed an abundance of

God of abundance, Open my eyes to your generosity. Help me see the richness of the gifts in your creation all around me. Show me the abundance of your blessings in the relationships that fill my life. Reveal to me your overflowing generosity in my resources and opportunities. Help me notice your gifts even when they are quiet and hidden.

On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour

Find peace and God’s presence; center yourself before the week begins. Join us this Sunday at 7pm in Eisenhower Chapel. Casual and quiet worship to soothe your mind and spirit. There will be silence, reflections, prayer and communion. Make connections, reflect, and step away from demands and stress. Offered once a month: Jan. 19, Feb. 16, March 16, April 20,

You can 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. Volunteers help with setup, pre-packing food items, check-in, and putting food into cars between 1:30 pm and 6 pm. Come for just part or for the

 Urban Servant Corps in Denver, CO is now accepting applications for the ’25-’26 year of service! USC is a one year opportunity, ideal for students who have graduated recently or will graduate this May/summer. Volunteers practice intentional community living, simplicity, spiritual exploration and full-time volunteer service with one of our nonprofit partner agencies. This is a great professional opportunity that can serve

Some transitions are awfully quick!  Through in December, we were anticipating and preparing for the birth of the messiah. On Christmas Eve, we welcomed the Christ Child at the start of the 12 Days of Christmas.  On January 6th came Epiphany, when we marked the arrival of the magi to honor the infant Jesus and celebrated the light Jesus brings

Come check out Lutheran Student Community and lots of other religious groups at the World Religions Day Fair in the HUB on Friday, January 17! The Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development is holding its annual World Religions Day fair again this semester in the HUB Lounge on Friday, January 17 from 11 A.M. -1 P.M.  This is a celebration

O God, Help me as I strive to love your people. Help me to forgive and be compassionate. Guide me as I work for justice and peace. Show me how to share good news and follow you. Reassure me, as the voice and dove reassured Jesus at his baptism. Remind me that I am yours, I am beloved, and that

Would you like to sing in a low-stress and fun choir this spring? Join Penn State students and older locals in the Adult Choir at Grace! Choir rehearses each Wednesday from 7-8:30 pm in the worship space at Grace. Nate Glocke is the choir’s talented and fun musician and leader. He teachers music and 7th grade choir at Mount Nittany