1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity

LUTHERAN CAMPUS MINISTRY AT OSU!
SPRING 2015
NEWS+NOTES!
Green Island Service Trek!
Supper + Sustenance!
Every Sunday evening,
5:30-7:00, students and
invited guests gather at the
Luther House table for a
hearty meal. After supper, we
spend 45 minutes in
conversation about topics of
interest – biblical themes,
current events, or subjects
we’ve asked a teacher to help
us know more about. !
Years ago, students and staff of
Luther House were introduced to
a habitat restoration project at the
confluence of the McKenzie and
Willamette Rivers called Green
Island. A dream of the McKenzie
River Trust, the project aims to
restore a 1,000-acre farm to
habitat that is suitable to birds,
fishes, and wildlife of all kinds.
May 16 we return for our fifth daylong project to remove invasive
species, plant native trees and
shrubs, and see first-hand the
improvements that have resulted
from our work. This year we’re
joined by the OSU Minorities in
Agriculture, Nature Resources and
Related Sciences students. Trip
details available by May 1.
This term includes a
movie about Dietrich
Bonhoeffer, a presentation on
environmental ethics, a
student medical mission, an
exploration of “God as
Mother” in time
for Mother’s Day,
and short YouTube
films about the
world’s religions.!
It’s a privilege
to learn together,
get better acquainted, expand
our minds, and deepen our
faith. Come to the feast for
body and soul. - Pr. Jim
!
CAMPUS OFFICE HOURS – LET’S TALK!
What do you do when you need someone just to
listen to you? Where do you go when things are
piling up and you don’t want advice so
much as a listening ear to hear your
frustrations? How do you find a safe
person to confide in, someone who will
keep confidences and won’t report back
to parents or teachers or friends? We have a deal for
!
you! Spring Term, Pr. Jim is committed to holding
office hours on campus every week from 2:00-3:30,
various days and locations on campus.
Watch GRACEnotes for details about
where to find him. Even if he looks like he’s
working on something or reading a book,
don’t hesitate to interrupt. No appointments
necessary. No subjects off limits.
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LUTHERAN CAMPUS MINISTRY AT OSU!
HOLY WEEK AND MORE !
THE TERM AT A GLANCE!
Here’s a brief overview of the
menu of possibilities for Spring
Term. Come join us as time and
schedules permit.!
Holocaust Memorial Week, 4/12-16
Holy Week Observances, 4/2-5
Holy Week is the high point in
the Christian calendar. It captures
the immensity of God’s love for
us. It offers us a way to walk with
Jesus through suffering, betrayal,
and death into everlasting hope.!
Remembering helps us avoid
repeating past atrocities in the
future. This week is aimed at
remembering and declaring,
“never again.” In solidarity, let’s go
to one event together.!
Pints of Grace, 4/15, 5/13, 6/3
A periodic study break is a
very good thing. To this end we’ve
scheduled three monthly social
hours (8-9:00 p.m.) at pubs near
campus. You buy your beverage;
As usual, Luther House is
Luther House buys the appetizers;
joining Grace Lutheran for the
we all bring the conversation.
three great days of Maundy
Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter. Come, be surprised by the grace.
Services are held in the church
May the Fourth Be with You, 5/4
sanctuary with Maundy Thursday
Imagine an all-day film festival
and Good Friday set to start at
to
show
all the Star Wars episodes
7:00 p.m. Easter Vigil (Saturday) is
without
interruption, first to last.
a dramatic telling of God’s saving
That’s
what
students have planned
events throughout history. It
for Monday, May 4. Times and
begins at 8:00 p.m. in the church
atrium. Easter services on Sunday showings will be announced in
GRACEnotes. Friends are
are at 8:30 or 11:00 with Easter
welcome; snacks will be served. !
breakfast served 9:45-10:45.!
If you can’t make it to any of
those observances, come to
Luther House Sunday evening at
5:30 for Easter Evening Supper.
We’ll also plant seedlings for our
summer garden.!
Come and Go Lunch, Tuesdays
Tuesday lunches at Luther
House are popular as ever – a great
way to get excellent home-cooked
meals, time to meet folks you
might not otherwise know, and a
reason to step off campus for a few
minutes. Tuesdays between 11:301:30. You’ll be glad you did! !
!
SPRING 2015
“Do Nothing Day” Retreat, 5/31
Plans are in the works for a
one day ‘do nothing’ retreat, a
perfect punctuation point just
before dead week. The focus is on
putting down the books, getting
some fresh air, and just plain
relaxing. Join us if you can.!
End-of-Year BBQ, 6/7
Here’s one last chance to
celebrate the accomplishments of
those graduating and to anticipate
the longer, lazier days of summer.
This is the final Sunday ‘Supper +
Sustenance’ of the year.
Calendar!
April 2-5
Maundy Thurs., Good Fri., Easter!
April 12-16
OSU Holocaust Memorial Week!
April 22
Celebrate Earth Day!!
May 16
Green Island Habitat Restoration!
May 31
“Do Nothing Day” Retreat!
June 13
OSU Commencement
You Can Find Us...!
ON THE WEB!
The most current
and comprehensive
catalog of Luther
House resources and
opportunities is
found on the web at http://
luther-house.org/. Bookmark it
once; check back often.!
ON FACEBOOK!
Yes, we’re on
Facebook. Just
look for Luther
House Campus
Ministry, then
friend us for info, pics, & posts. !
ON THE DOOR!
When the sign on
the door at 211
NW 23rd St. says
“come on in,” the
house is open for
you to rest, study,
eat, nap, pray, play, and make
yourself at home. Welcome!!
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