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Have you ever thought about living and working in another part of the world? Young Adults in Global Mission is a program of the ELCA (our Lutheran denomination) that places young adults in communities across the globe for a year, supporting them as they serve and live alongside the people of these communities. Through YAGM young adults (19-35) learn what it …
Help us tell the story of the many ways that Lutheran Campus Ministry makes an impact on the lives of students and the Penn State campus! We are gathering stories from alumni, friends, parents, faculty and staff, and other friends who want to share what they have experienced or seen Lutheran Campus Ministry doing in the lives of those they …
As Jesus made his way around the region, crowds of people were constantly coming to him, seeking healing for all sorts of difficult ailments and conditions. We read this week that Jesus had compassion on them. He was moved by the struggles and sorrow they faced. He brought healing. He saw difficulties and wanted to help. The notion that Jesus …
O God, You see the struggles in our world. You hear when we cry out in distress. You know our trials and sorrows. You see the struggles in my life. You hear when I cry out in distress. You know my trials and sorrows. Come close and bring healing and wholeness. Transform grief and misery into hope. Help me to …
Juneteenth marks our country’s second independence day. Although it has long been celebrated in the African American community, this monumental event remains largely unknown to most Americans. The historical legacy of Juneteenth shows the value of never giving up hope in uncertain times. Learn more from the National Museum of African American History and Culture “The holiday’s origin story begins …
35Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness. 36When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are …
Your love is expansive and inclusive. Your gifts of healing and new life are for the whole world. Help me to remember that your gifts are for everyone. -When I boldly ask for the impossible. -When I edge cautiously toward you, hoping for help. -When I am outside of the expectations and rules of others. -When I begin to judge …
9As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him. 10And as he sat at dinner in the house, many tax collectors and sinners came and were sitting with him and his disciples. 11When the Pharisees saw this, they said to his …
The ELCA Young Adult Ministry team at Churchwide is asking for 8 young adults to serve year-long terms to help steer young adult ministries within the church in line with our vision statement, as well as uplift ideas, ongoing ministries, and more. Born out of a desire to include more voices in steering the Young Adult Ministry team, the steering …
Christians teach that God is one being in three persons: Father/Creator, Son/Jesus, Spirit/Breath. It’s not that there are three gods – God is just one, and yet God is three. Of course, that is absurd and it doesn’t make sense. And yet, it is what we teach and what we profess to believe in our statements of faith. God is …
