Visitors! Sunday October 27th

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Nicole and Bill Lohmeyer are alumni of Penn State and Lutheran Campus Ministry who are preparing to go to the Dominican Republic as missionaries. They’ll be with us on Sunday, October 27 for worship and dinner, and will share some photos and stories of their first visit and preparations!  Come hear about their new calling over dinner after worship!  

Bible Study Monday!

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Come for informal exploration of the readings for this coming Sunday – We’ll gather from about 12:15 – 1:15 pm in Redifer (round tables, near the copy machine – check facebook for an exact location.  No Bible study experience is necessary!  Just bring or buy your lunch and join the conversation!  See you there! John 8 31Then Jesus said to the …

Shane Claiborne at PSU

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We live in a world full of walls, which makes us lonely people – even here at Penn State – stuck in ghettoes of affluence as well as ghettoes of poverty.   Shane will share stories of compassion and reconciliation, making poverty and injustice personal.    This event is for ALL of Penn State – non-Christians as well as Christians.  Enjoy an …

Worship and dinner Thursday night!

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Each Thursday, a small group gathers for worship with prayer, song, readings, reflection and communion.  We gather around bread and wine, we gather together as community.  It is lively and kind, peaceful and engaging, familiar and totally unknown.  You are welcome! If you arrive before 5:45 pm, you may find folks gathered in the lounge area in the lobby of …

Young Adults in Global Mission Visit

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Thursday, October 31st over dinner, LSC students and others had a chance to learn about the ELCA’s Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) program and meet Kaleb Sutherland who served last year in South Africa! Each year, YAGM volunters visit campus to share their experiences and let you know about the options available through this ELCA program.  A different young adult …

Food in Faith

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Gather October 23rd with students of many faiths to talk about (and sample) the way food is part of our lives of faith! The Center for Ethics and Religious Affairs is hosting  Food and Faith at 6:30 pm in the Memorial Lounge at Pasquerilla Spiriutal Center.  Sample different dishes and learn about different spiritual traditions including Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, and Mormon …

Dogs on campus Friday, October 18th!

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You don’t have to wait until finals to play with a pooch! Center for Counseling and Psychological Services to host caring canines Oct. 18 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, the Penn State Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) will host dogs from the Mount Nittany Dog Training Club on the Student …

Readings for October 14

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We’ll be gathering on Monday between 12:15 and 1:15 pm at Redifer – bring your lunch (or buy it when you get there) and join the conversation about these readings!  Everyone is welcome! Monday Lunch Bible Study   Luke 18 Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. 2He said, “In a …

Worship and Dinner Thursdays!

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Come, set aside your stress, and find peace for a little bit.  Set aside your worry, and laugh together with others.  Set aside your hunger, and feast . . . there is plenty to feed your body, mind and spirit! Each Thursday, a small group gathers for worship with prayer, song, readings, reflection and communion.  We gather around bread and wine, we …

Grant us wisdom

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If you watch or read any news, or have been on facebook, twitter or other sites in the past day, you have surely been hearing stories about how people who work for our government, or with our government, or use our government, are affected by the shutdown.  It is sad to see ordinary people bearing the effects of a political …