weekly prayer: 2/14

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O God, You invite me to help create a different world. Your vision is for a world where I truly love my neighbor. Beyond the bare minimum. Show me how to live out your kind of love. Guide me to see my neighbors as you do. Help me when I am angry or impatient. Forgive me when I fail. Remind …

Matthew 5:21-26

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[Jesus said to the disciples:] 21“You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not murder’; and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’ 22But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgment; and if you insult a brother or sister, you will be liable …

salt

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Salt makes a difference. And so do you. Jesus is teaching his followers using everyday examples that they can relate to.Everyday examples we can relate to, as well. When I was a kid, my mom went on an anti-salt health kick.  She had learned that salt can be bad for humans if we eat too much, and decided to limit …

Religion, Spirituality and Mental Health

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Come to this lunch discussion hosted by Counseling and Psychological Services and the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development. If joining in-person, sign up at bitly.com/faithdinners to receive your FREE lunch! 104 Pasquerilla Spiritual Center from 12PM to 1PM EST. To participate online, join the conversation here: psu.zoom.us/j/95724996608

Check Your ‘fit: Slow Fashion Resource Fair

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Clothes are many things to many people, but do you know how your wardrobe impacts the environment and workers? Let’s explore the world of sustainable fashion. Wednesday, February 8, 4-7PM, Dewey Meeting Room, Ground Floor Pattee Library. This event is sponsored by Penn State University Libraries!

weekly prayer: 2/7

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God of the ordinary and extraordinary,You have made me to be salt in this world.Help me to add the  flavor of love and acceptance even when I don’t know how.Help me to bring forgiveness and healing even when it is hard.Help me to live welcome and inclusion even when it is awkward.Use me to flavor and change the world.Amen. salt …

blessed

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I have the opportunity to write references or recommendations for students at least a few times every year.  Though as a campus minister, I seldom have first-hand knowledge of their academic work, because I spend with students over meals, doing service projects, in discussions, and in one-on-one conversations, I am able to share my observations from a personal perspective.  In …

Questions? Come explore Feb 5th at 7 pm

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Would you like to explore questions that don’t have easy answers? Questions Not Answers is a monthly inter-generational discussion for students and community members on Sunday at 7 pm in the Fireside Room. Paula Droege who teaches in the Philosophy department facilitates the conversation. Plus, there is dinner, especially for students! Our next gathering is Sunday, February 5th. Discussion will …

weekly prayer: 1/31

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O God, You love and claim me. You treasure me and call me blessed. When I am struggling to find hope. When I am brokenhearted. When I am afraid. When I want be live more faithfully. When I show mercy. When I live with integrity. When I work for peace. When I am treated badly for living the way you …

Matthew 5:1-12

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Matthew 5:1-12 1When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: 3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6“Blessed …