In just a few short weeks, students will return to campus fresh from summer internships, travel, and time home with family and friends. Thanks to you, Luther House will be ready to welcome them home at OSU. This fall, we're welcoming returning students back with open arms, and plants for dorm rooms and new apartments. We're planning menus and celebrations for the joy and newness in the gift of the beginnings of new students and returning students. There is gift of in each cycle of seasons and life. In the rhythm of each year, and particularly the fall, I am remembering how much can change and grow with the gift of time and patience. A year ago, I was preparing to have a baby. This baby is now on the move, exploring all that she can possibly reach. She is close to walking, close to taking her first steps with a newfound autonomy and self-determination. I find myself in the words of Meta Herrick Carlson's blessing, "For First Steps," in this season, not only for my child, but for all the not-so-young people taking their first steps campus life. May you find this blessing steadying you in the failures and freedoms at stake in your own life: Something happens when we let go of the only bearings
we've even known and
a new thing takes charge. Every milestone is death and resurrection, a tiny transformation in which something old passes away and new life sneaks in. These feet are brace to explore
a vertical view of what's ahead, the failures and freedom at stake every time they release their grip to take another step and try. |
Football Parking Fundraiser |
We need your help! It is time for the football season to begin, and we are kicking off our football parking fundraiser. You can help us by setting up and collect donations on game days. If you are able and willing, please connect with Mary (lhouse@peak.org). |
On September 13th at 10 am, we will team up with Luther House alumni and students to make a meaningful impact in our community through the generousity of Thrivent Action Team Grants! Our project focuses on food security and hunger ministry as we put together bags of food for students, available through our Luther House food pantry and Basic Needs Center at OSU. If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please connect with Pr. Hallie at lhousepastor@peak.org |
Beginning Tuesday, September 24th, Luther House will offer "Maker's Space" open studio in the fall term at Luther House every Tuesday from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Whether you're into knitting, woodworking, or sewing, we have a space just for you! Individual craft projects will be offered each week, in addition to your works-in-process.
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On Sunday, September 22nd, Luther House will begin our weekly Sunday Night dinner at Luther House again. Students are invited to join us at 6 pm for an evening of community, connection, and conversation at our Dinner Church. Students, come break bread and explore faith together in a relaxed and open setting.
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Young Adult Pub Theology will be starting back up again. This fall, you are invited to dive into the Queer Catechism in each monthly gathering, beginning September 18th from 6-8 pm at Block 15 Taproom. |
Thank you, Grace Lutheran Corvallis, for your hard work at Luther House. Together, they trimmed hedges, mowed the lawn, weeded, cleaned out cupboards, and painted rooms. With their help, Luther House continues to get ready to welcome students back this fall.
If you would like to volunteer at Luther House, please reach out! We would LOVE your gifts of time and talent! |
Tuesday, September 17th: Back-to-school Plant Giveaway, Luther House 1-3 pm Wednesday, September 18th: Back-to-school baking, Luther House 1-3 pm Saturday September 21:
Luther House Board Retreat, Luther House 9am - 1pm Friday September 27: Beaver Fair, OSU main quad, 12-4 pm October 4-6: Luther House Retreat, Black Butte Ranch (email lhousepastor@peak.org to reserve a spot) |
Pastor Hallie's Parental Leave |
With the support of Paid Leave Oregon, Pr. Hallie will take the rest of her parental leave in September and October. Please email Mary in the front office for any Luther House questions or concerns. |
The office will be open Tuesday and Wednesday 9 AM - 3 PM through September 18th. Beginning September 23rd, the office will be open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9 AM - 3 PM. Luther House is always available to students from 8 am to 10 pm; please contact the Luther House office for a building access code. |
"What does this (Lutheran Campus Ministry @ OSU) mean?" by Siena Buchanan |
"What does this mean?" is a new part of our monthly newsletter, where we ask our students to share the impact Luther House has on their lives. |
Luther House is one of the few places of worship in which I truly feel safe as an LGBTQ+ individual. Growing up in a church that was particularly strict on those kinds of things, it is often hard for me to feel safe in religious environments. Luther House feels like a form of a home away from home, a place to study, hang out, and just exist in a space that is welcoming and safe. Attending Sunday night dinners has become one of the highlights of my week, to be able to have good food and even better conversation with my peers, and meet people I never imagined I would be meeting.
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