Faith. Community. Home.
Come as you are. Bring your questions, your hopes, your whole self. Rooted in grace, Luther House is where you’ll grow, belong, and be known.
Growing in Community
Meet the students who are shaping—and being shaped by—the life of Luther House.
When she’s not studying for her chemical engineering classes at Oregon State University, Simone loves to run and read—ways she finds new ideas.
Svea is outdoorsy at heart. She grew up in Alaska before heading south to study engineering at Oregon State University. Alongside her studies, Svea nurtures her creative side—she’s a potter who finds joy in both wheel throwing and handbuilding with clay.
Hazel holds a black belt in Taekwondo—she’s disciplined, driven, and deeply hardworking. She carries an indomitable spirit.
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100 Years of Faith and Courage
Radical Welcome for All
At Luther House, all are truly welcome. As a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) ministry, we open our doors to every student — across every background, identity, and journey — with love and grace.
A Home Built for Students
More than just a building, Luther House is a living, breathing community — with spaces for prayer, study, meals, and friendship. Every gathering is shaped by student voices and led by student dreams.
Rooted on Campus
Luther House is proud to be a recognized student organization at Oregon State, standing alongside students every step of their college journey.
In Silence God Speaks
Pastor Hallie Parkins
Pastor Hallie was installed at Luther House in 2023. Previously, she attended seminary in Berkely, CA, completed an internship in Omaha, NE, and served as a pastor at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church by the Narrows in her hometown of Tacoma, WA.
Pastor Hallie enjoys hiking, camping and backpacking with friends in the Olympics and Cascades- especially Mt. Rainier. She also enjoys knitting, reading, playing cello, and spending time with her spouse, Nate, and daughter, Eve.
Alexa Battrick
Alexa is the new hospitality & office coordinator. She graduated from LBCC in Human Development and spent most of her career teaching preschool, but is really excited to be working in a new role and to be part of the Luther House community. In her free time, she enjoys reading, going on adventures and playing Pokemon Go with her kids. She lives in Albany with her children, Asher and Ella, and dogs Sulley and Sam and is currently pursuing a BS of Psychology & Mental Health @ George Fox University.
A Community of Passion
Come visit us!
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | every Sunday during Fall, Winter, and Spring term
There’s something sacred about sharing a meal — and at Luther House, the table is always open.
Join us every Sunday evening during academic term for homemade food, heartfelt conversation, and a holy pause from the busyness of the week. Here, around real tables with real people, we live out the radical welcome and grace that Christ offers to all.
Whether you’re craving a hearty meal, deeper friendships, or simply a place to belong, you’ll find it here. No sign-up needed — just come as you are. There’s a place for you at the table.
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