Thankful

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Thanksgiving Break is just a few days away! I know that most everyone on campus is glad that the break and the holiday are coming. It will be good to have a little time away from classes. Time away from the regular demands, and for many, time away from campus will bring welcome rest. I’ve heard from several students that …

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Thanksgiving Break is just around the corner!  As you make plans for your well-earned break from classes, bear in mind the following schedule changes for Lutheran Student Community and Lutheran Campus Ministry at Penn State. Friday, November 16th through Saturday, November 24th – All Sunday worship services at Grace Lutheran ( 8 am, 9 am, 10:30 am and 6 pm …

From this point forward . . .

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No matter who you voted for yesterday, no matter how you feel about the outcome of the presidential election, please remember to be kind to those who do not agree with you. It seems that campaigns rely on divisiveness to get us to make a choice and to show up at the polls to vote. Now that it is over, …

Fall Back – change those clocks this weekend!

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Hooray!  Another hour this weekend! This is the weekend for the fall time change, so set your clock BACK an hour when you go to bed on Saturday night! And enjoy the extra hour!  Do something fun and good for you with it! PS – This photo was taken at the ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans this past July. …

Thanksgiving Potluck – Sunday, November 11th

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Get a little taste of Thanksgiving before break! Students will gather for dinner in the Fireside Room as usual after 6 pm worship on November 11th, and we’ll be sharing turkey (thanks to Bill Wolfe!) and whatever fixings people bring! Show off your cooking skills on the classics (sweet potatoes, salad, cranberries),  try something innovative (creamed turnips, soy stuffing, swiss …

Re-forming

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Happy Halloween!  And Happy Reformation Day!  Yep.  Today as adults dress up and enjoy the opportunity to pretend to be someone else, and kids go door to door asking for candy, we also remember that in 1517 Martin Luther posted a list of issues he wanted to debate in religious and academic circles.  He raised questions about how the people …

Election Poll Workers Needed in the HUB

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Election Poll Workers Needed in the HUB on November 6th Are you interested in being a part of this year’s election process? You have the opportunity to do so by working at the election polls. The Centre County Commissioners are looking for students to help staff the polls in the HUB on election day. If you are interested, you will …

Post-Tropical Cyclone Sandy

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I’m guessing it really doesn’t matter what they are calling it – PSU cancelled classes this afternoon!!  Stay safe and enjoy the evening with your friends. Please pray for those who are in danger in this storm, and for those who are working to keep us all safe.      

Irritations

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I am getting irritated at the radio in my house. I know, most of you don’t bother to listen to radio, but use instead your itunes, Pandora, Grooveshark, Jango or some other online resource.  I use those sometimes, too, but in my kitchen, I turn on the radio to hear news and music while I try and get things done. …