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.
Hannah studies ecological engineering at Oregon State University. As a third year student, Hannah is thoughtful and observant. She is steady in her faith and grounded in the Episcopal tradition.
Madeleine grew up in Presbyterian tradition. In her teen years, she traveled with peers on three mission trips- twice to Spokane to work with a youth homeless shelter, and once to Puerto Rico.
Ceara loves getting out into nature. She is a birder and photographer, and loves the outdoors. When she is inside, Ceara loves to get creative by oil painting, crocheting, and sewing.
Connect With Us
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.
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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