(photo from first day of school, Canterbury House) It is so good to be back with students.
If you can believe it, with the beginnings of classes and lab, with syllabi in one hand and classwork in another, students are already overwhelmed. Not to mention the political climate on campus and beyond, the academic pressures, administrative concerns, and all the other things of life—normal or not.
During our recent campus ministry board retreat, our board vice chair, Andrew, reminded us of the wisdom of Indigenous author and botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer for this historical time: “Even a wounded world is feeding us. Even a wounded world holds us, giving us moments of wonder and joy. I choose joy over despair. Not because I have my head in the sand, but because joy is what the earth gives me daily and I must return the gift.” Kimmerer’s words remind us that the world, even in its current state of deep woundedness, continues to offer us gifts. These gifts do not to distract us from pain, but help to sustain us through it. Participating in joy, in community, and in celebration is not a denial of suffering. It is a practice of reverence and of hope.
This past Sunday, our campus ministry students reflected on the familiar rhythm of Ecclesiastes, which reminds us that this too is a season, with its own complexities, challenges, and gifts. There is room to mourn and to celebrate, to question and to believe, to be stretched and to be held. Perhaps what’s most powerful was the wisdom our students are already living into the capacity to hold both the grief and gratitude, the exhaustion and purpose, together.
This kind of wisdom is not easily taught in a lecture or lab, but it is cultivated in community. It’s a reminder to keep showing up together not just for the work, but for one another, in trust, in witness, and in partnership with God in the long arc of justice. There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:
A time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build.
Ecclesiastes 3:1–3 |
from a "Liturgy of Lamentation and Jubilee for Creation" (created by students)
As we wrapped up our program year, students submitted works of art, poetry, and liturgy from the pilgrimage hikes, vocation retreats, and Sunday Dinner Church in the Liturgy of Lamentation and Jubilee for Creation.
Uniquely young adult, uniquely rooted in the Pacific Northwest, this book offers one ever-changing community of faith’s reflection of learning stories. It marks the beginning of a renewed Christian practice to discern the next steps in our work to care for Creation and steward our unique gifts, energy, and resources towards healing and wholeness with the earth.
A digital copy is available below. If you would like a hard copy, please contact the office at lhouse@peak.org |
Hungry for community, rest, and spiritual growth? Join us for our fall retreat at Black Butte Ranch October 24th-26th. We have space for 10 students, so please sign up! Cost is $25- and scholarships are available. |
Football Parking Fundraiser |
It's that time of year! We're kicking off our football parking fundraiser thanks to our partners at Grace Lutheran, and we need volunteers. If you are able to give a couple hours to help with the football parking fundraiser, we would be very grateful! |
Weekly Sunday Dinner and worship begins this month!
Take a break, refuel, and recenter, and join us every Sunday 6–7:30 PM in October for a free dinner followed by a time of worship and reflection — open to all college students! Come hungry (physically + spiritually)— vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free options will be available. Many thanks to our volunteers from Grace Lutheran for providing meals to students! For any other dietary accommodations, please contact Pr. Hallie.
October 5th: guest prof Amy Koehlinger October 11th: guest Eric Latimer, former Luther House board chair; meal provided by Grace Outreach October 19th: YAGM recruiter Tom McCutchan October 26th: Reformation Sunday Hosted at Luther House (211 NW 23rd), there's no need to sign up — just show up. See you Sunday night! |
Looking for a cozy, creative way to unwind? Come join us for Maker's Space every Tuesday from 6–8 PM, beginning September 30th.
Students are invited to chill with friends, make something awesome, and connect with community.
Hosted at Canterbury House (2615 NW Arnold Way), bring your creativity (and maybe a friend!) — we’ll bring the craft supplies & soup. Let’s make something beautiful together! |
Kick off your week with good coffee and tea, meaningful conversation, and encountering God's Word in an open, affirming, and inclusive bible study. Students are invited to join us Monday mornings from 10:15–11:15 AM to explore the sacred text of the Bible and their own lives.
Hosted at Canterbury House (2615 NW Arnold Way), bring your questions, your curiosities, and your own experiences to share. Tea, coffee, and good vibes provided. |
Young Adult Pub Theology will meet in October- check out https://grace97330.org/ for current info. For more information, and to get on the contact list, please reach out to Pr. Remy at Grace Lutheran at revremy@grace97330.org.
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October 5th: Salmon Bake with Grace Lutheran, 12:30 pm Willamette Park
Blessing of the Animals with the Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, 3 pm, Good Samaritan
Dinner at Luther House at 6 pm October 20-22nd: Bishop's Convocation; Pr. Hallie away October 24-26th: Fall Retreat (dinner still provided Sunday night at Luther House); Reformation
October 27th: Hybrid board meeting |
October hours for Luther House and Canterbury House |
The office at Luther House (211 NW 23rd St) will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Pr. Hallie will be in returning from vacation beginning September 15th. Luther House is always available to students for study space, laundry, and special meetings from 8 am to 10 pm; please contact the Luther House office for a building access code.
Generally, Pr. Hallie will be at Canterbury House (2615 NW Arnold Way) Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9 am - 11 am, and at Luther House Sunday- Thursday in the afternoons and/or evenings. During the school year, she is often out and about with students- please email or call ahead if you would like to meet with her.
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