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Tuesday, November 15th, Christians from across State College and Penn State gathered to pray together for healing and hope in the face of the abuse allegations and scandal that have shaken our community. Pastors from various Christian traditions shared leadership of responsive readings, scripture and prayer which was held at Grace Lutheran Church, 205 South Garner Street, State College, PA 16801 …
Donors are needed in the PSU – MSU Blood Drive Challenge! LSC is helping to host the Blood Drive on Thursday, November 17th at the HUB between 9 am and 7 pm To make an appointment to donate blood, visit https://www.givelife.org/index.cfm?group=op&hek=027412 . Again, spaces are filling up quickly, so do it now! To volunteer, visit https://volunteer.psu.edu/redcross/event – times are filling fast, …
On Monday students, staff, and campus ministers will have the opportunity to visit the Worship Hall at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center for silent prayer and meditation from 12 noon – 6 pm. There will be an opportunity to write prayers and light candles as we reflect on healing in our community and finding hope in this difficult time. Everyone is welcome …
I was struck by this image from last night’s vigil on the Old Main lawn. Each candle is different, yet they all burn with the same flame. Each of us comes to this tragedy from a different place. We are each dealing with our own sorrow, shaped by way events have affected us and those we love. Yet, in our difference, …
Word is out that a Christian group that stands against homosexuality will be coming to State College to demonstrate at the Penn State vs. Nebraska game tomorrow. Their message is that God hates people who are gay or lesbian. They say that God uses tragedy to punish families or communities. They are wrong. Period. If you encounter these people toorrow at …
Thursday, November 10th – 8:30 – 9:30 pm Worship Hall at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center Come for an opportunity for quiet meditation and reflection. Find a place to “be still” and seek God’s care and healing. Questions? Contact Alicia Anderson ara2@psu.edu
As people of faith, we join together in offering our joys and concerns to God. Some things to pray about this week: The Penn State community. We pray for students and faculty, administrators and staff, alumni and other supporters. May we find healthy, helpful ways to deal with the confusion, anger, disappointment and disgust that recent events have caused. May we listen …
Please pray for the Penn State community and the State College community, and especially with anyone who is connected with the very sad Sandusky case. May God bring truth and healing and new wisdom. – Alicia Anderson, Campus Minister
Sunday Evening Worship! Come for a worship service where you are welcome just as you are (on so many levels!)! Gather at Grace Lutheran Church at 6 pm in the sanctuary where there is music, prayer, preaching, communion and community! The music is led by a worship team (let us know if you are interested in helping with music) and …
An Interfaith Dialogue: Action and Contemplation Monday, November 14th at 7 pm Pasquerilla Spiritual Center Worship Hall Father Richard Rohr is a Franciscan priest of the New Mexico Province. He founded the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, NM. An internationally recognized speaker, he has traveled the world teaching on spirtuality, adult Christianity, politics and theology and non-dual thinking. …
