Queer Faith: A Space for LGBTQIA+ Christians & Allies
OnlineDana (she/her/hers), the Programs + Outreach Coordinator for Lutheran Campus Ministry-Twin Cities, will have her office hours open for a casual, drop-in time to talk about Queerness and Christianity, how these identities intersect, and the spiritual needs for Queer students.
Give to the Max Day!
OnlineIt's almost Give to the Max Day, one of the largest giving days in Minnesota! We'll announce more the day of, but giving is live now through the end of Thurs., Nov. 19.
Ash Wednesday: pause student worship
OnlineOur worship is called “pause” because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week. Join us in worship online next week as we mark ourselves with ashes and hear from one another: "Remember you are dust and to dust you shall return." E-mail Dana for the Zoom link.
LCM Spring Retreat: Walking the Wilderness
OnlineCole Arthur Riley, a campus minister and spiritual formation leader at Chesterton House at Cornell, will keynote this retreat and lead small groups around 7pm on Friday and Saturday night. We'll also have an optional online yoga and journaling workshop, in-person volunteer opportunities near George Floyd Square, in-person time together in the wild (or as close as that as you can get in the Three Rivers Park District!), and plenty of frivolity and joy to round the weekend out.
Welcome Back Bonfire
Grace University Lutheran Church 324 SE Harvard St, Minneapolis, United StatesCome join us in the garden by Grace University Lutheran Church (directly across from Superblock) for a community bonfire! We'll make s'mores, play lawn games, hang out, and it's a great chance to meet new and returning students. RSVP to Dana!
Sign Up for a Welcome Box!
To welcome you all to campus, we want to give you a small gift from our community! Sign up for a welcome box and if you have friends that would like one, pass the link along. We'll be delivering boxes during the first week of school -or- you can pick yours up at our first pause worship on Sept. […]
pause student worship
Grace University Lutheran Church 324 SE Harvard St, Minneapolis, United StatesBefore the first worship service, we're also going to have a Welcome event outside Grace! Come a little early for food, games, and pick up your welcome package if you haven't gotten one already. More info to come! During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call […]
LCM Movie Night
Join us for a movie night under the stars! The movie night begins at 7pm at University Lutheran Church of Hope in Dinkytown!
Apple Orchard
Afton Apple Orchard 14421 90th St S, Hastings, MN, United StatesThere's nothing like apple picking in Minnesota in the fall! LCMers will be carpooling out to Afton Apple Orchard for some fall festivities! RSVP here or by emailing dana@umnlutheran.org.
Fall Retreat
Heartwood Retreat Center N10884 Hoinville Rd, Trego, WI, United StatesThe Fall Retreat has been a longtime tradition of our community -- a chance mid-way through the semester to get out of the cities, breathe some fresh air, grow in Christian community, and of course, to have lots of fun! More info to come later but save the date!
Be Fed
Grace University Lutheran Church 324 SE Harvard St, Minneapolis, United StatesA free, weekly community meal is served from 11:30am-1pm on Tuesdays at Grace University Lutheran Church. There is always enough food so don’t feel like you have to pre-eat! Some folks are on their way to or from somewhere, and some stay the whole time! Be fed with food, conversation, and community each week!
pause student worship
Grace University Lutheran Church 324 SE Harvard St, Minneapolis, United StatesDuring the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week. You can expect mostly students to be in attendance, acoustic music, beautiful art, robust conversation, quiet prayer, and reflection. Our communion table […]
St. Paul Small Group
Lori's Coffee House 1441 Cleveland Ave N, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesA weekly, unstructured conversation about big questions. We discuss if (and/or why) we believe what the church teaches by tackling a big question each week. Some past questions include: does everyone go to heaven? Is the Bible the Word of God? Do we have free will? You are welcome even if you don't live in […]
Service Opportunity: Calvary Food Shelf near GFS
Calvary Lutheran Church 3901 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MNJoin a small group of LCM'ers as we go out to serve the community near 38th + Chicago! We'll be serving at the Calvary Lutheran Food Shelf, near George Floyd Square, which serves over a hundred families each week. In the sign-up, please include if you have a car and can help drive others and […]
LCM Spring Retreat: Storytelling, Arts + Spirituality Sign-Up Deadline
Dates of the Retreat: April 8-10 RSVP: Email Pastor Kate to sign up or with questions. Deadline is Feb. 10! Join LCM for our spring retreat, exploring what it means to listen for the Divine in another person, and to tell another person's story through photography and poetry. We'll gather on campus April 8, and then move […]
Community Event: Broomball Fun
Take a break next Friday night and come join us for some outside fun with broomball! We'll likely go to Perry Park but can meet at Grace beforehand to carpool. If you can help drive people, let us know in the sign-up!
Justice Opportunity: Documentary + Discussion on “The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song”
Sun., Feb. 13 @ 10am & Sun., Feb. 27 @ 5pm - Sign up here! "The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song" is a moving series that traces the 400-year-old story of the Black church in America, all the way down to its bedrock role as the site of African American […]
Interfaith Event: Trivia Night w/ ICSA!
Goldy's GameroomThis week, the Thursday Trivia Night @ Goldy's Gameroom is hosted by ICSA (Interfaith + Culture Student Org) and it's themed around religion, faith, and culture! We thought this would be a fun event to bring an LCM team so if you're interested in trivia and/or interfaith events, sign up here!
Spring Break Trip: Holden Village
Holden Village Chelan, WA, United StatesThrough a journey of trains, boats, and buses, we arrive at this former mining village turned retreat center and intentional Christian community in the heart of the Cascades Mountains in Washington state, and just kilometers from the Pacific Crest Trail. We'll be serving alongside community members in the work of the village that week, as well as learning […]
Disney Trivia Night
Goldy's GameroomLooking for a fun way to spend Thursday night? Are you a Disney fan? Be our guest and join us this week as we dive into the unknown of Disney Trivia hosted at Goldy's Gameroom! It'll be the best of both worlds, a fun night with LCMers and a way to test our Disney knowledge. […]