Past Events
November 2019
13
November
God, the Universe and Mystery: Intersections of Faith & Science
Join us and Lawrence Rudnick, Distinguished Teaching Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Minnesota, as he shares the latest findings from the world of science and helps us explore how this brings meaning to our own views and beliefs about our relationship to the natural world. We'll be talking about knowledge, mystery, truth, the universe, and how science and faith intersect with all of these. Free and delicious food is provided, so please RSVP on Facebook or by emailing…
December 2019
11
December
Christmas Party
You won't want to miss out on the Annual LCM Christmas Party! There will be a photo booth, card making/crafts, games and lots of cookies that will need decorating (and eating!). Come sing Christmas music and don't forget to wear an ugly sweater! Take a break before finals to stop by and bring your friends! Pause will begin at 9 p.m. and will be a service of lessons and Christmas carols.
January 2020
29
January
Living Faithfully in a Polarized World w/ Angela Denker
Angela Denker, author of Red State Christians: Understanding the Voters Who Elected Donald Trump, will join us for a discussion on what it means to be a citizen and a Christian in today's political landscape. Free and delicious food is provided and will be out by 6:45pm. Please RSVP on the Facebook event or by emailing pastorkate@umnlutheran.org by Mon., Jan. 27!
February 2020
07
February
Service Opportunity: Ronald McDonald House
This upcoming Friday, from 1:30-4pm, a group of us will be going to the Ronald McDonald House on Oak Street to help with some organizing/sorting/cleaning they need done.
19
February
Making Lent Intentional
Bergen Nelson, our seminary intern, will lead us through a discussion all about Lent and how to intentionally live into the season. We'll be talking about spiritual practices, Ash Wednesday, and all your Lenten questions.
August 2021
31
August
Welcome Back Bonfire
Come join us in the garden by Grace University Lutheran Church (directly across from Superblock) for a community bonfire! We'll make s'mores, play lawn games, hang out, and it's a great chance to meet new and returning students. RSVP to Dana!
September 2021
08
September
pause student worship
Before the first worship service, we're also going to have a Welcome event outside Grace! Come a little early for food, games, and pick up your welcome package if you haven't gotten one already. More info to come! During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week. You can expect mostly students to be in attendance,…
January 2022
18
January
Be Fed
A free, weekly community meal is served from 11:30am-1pm on Tuesdays at Grace University Lutheran Church. There is always enough food so don’t feel like you have to pre-eat! Some folks are on their way to or from somewhere, and some stay the whole time! Be fed with food, conversation, and community each week!
19
January
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week. You can expect mostly students to be in attendance, acoustic music, beautiful art, robust conversation, quiet prayer, and reflection. Our communion table is open, which is one way of expressing that when we say all are welcome, we really mean it.
April 2022
01
April
Service Opportunity: Tie Blanket Making
We'll gather the first Friday in April to make tie blankets and then we'll donate the finished blankets to Lutheran Social Services. Making these blankets is super simple so even if you haven't done it before or you don't consider yourself crafty, this event is still for you! RSVP here!
22
April
Community Event: Tie-Dye Night!
To celebrate spring and Easter, we're having a tie-dye night! We'll have t-shirts available for you to dye but you're welcome to bring items from home to dye as well. RSVP here as soon as you can; we'll be buying supplies soon!
May 2022
01
May
End of the Year Celebration
Sun., May 1 @ 5:30pm | RSVP here! It's that time of year! You are invited to our End of the Year Celebration to help us celebrate our year together and to send those leaving our ministry - beloved seniors, staff, and board members - on to their next adventure. 5:30pm - Potluck (please bring a dish to share!) 6:15pm - Program + Closing Worship
September 2022
07
September
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week. You can expect mostly students to be in attendance, acoustic music, beautiful art, robust conversation, quiet prayer, and reflection. Our communion table is open, which is one way of expressing that when we say all are welcome, we really mean it.
14
September
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week. You can expect mostly students to be in attendance, acoustic music, beautiful art, robust conversation, quiet prayer, and reflection. Our communion table is open, which is one way of expressing that when we say all are welcome, we really mean it.
28
September
Queerness as Calling: Dinner + Discussion with Rev. Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis
Join Professor Justin Sabia-Tanis for a conversation about queerness and gender identity as calling.
January 2023
18
January
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week. You can expect mostly students to be in attendance, acoustic music, beautiful art, robust conversation, quiet prayer, and reflection. Our communion table is open, which is one way of expressing that when we say all are welcome, we really mean it.
25
January
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
February 2023
01
February
Faith, Science, + Creativity w/ Prof. Larry Rudnick
Join Astrophysicist and Professor Emeritus Lawrence Rudnick for a free-ranging conversation on the intersections of Faith, Science, and Creativity. How do Faith and Science limit our creative potential? How do they enhance it? How are they sometimes in conflict, and sometimes create great synergy? We'll share dinner and conversation at 6:15pm, and then begin our conversation at 6:30pm.
01
February
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
08
February
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
15
February
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
22
February
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
March 2023
01
March
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
15
March
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
22
March
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
29
March
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
April 2023
05
April
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
12
April
Spirituality, Resilience, and the Climate Crisis w/ Prof. Kelly Sherman-Conroy
Join Native Theologian, Professor Kelly Sherman-Conroy, for a conversation on the intersections of resilience and spirituality, especially as it relates to living amidst and caring about creation. She'll share her story and perspective as an Indigenous woman, and invite you into considering the ways that your traditions and cultures might be a source of resilience. We'll share dinner and conversation at 6:15pm, and then begin our conversation at 6:30pm.
12
April
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week. You can expect mostly students to be in attendance, acoustic music, beautiful art, robust conversation, quiet prayer, and reflection. Our communion table is open, which is one way of expressing that when we say all are welcome, we really mean it.
19
April
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
26
April
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
May 2023
03
May
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
10
May
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
17
May
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
24
May
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
31
May
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
June 2023
07
June
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
14
June
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
21
June
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
28
June
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
July 2023
05
July
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
12
July
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
August 2023
29
August
Welcome Campfire
We'll be hosting two Welcome Campfires during Welcome Week! Stop by Grace University Lutheran Church (right by superblock!) for s'mores, games, friendship bracelet making, and hanging by the campfire. New and returning students, we can't wait to see you!
30
August
Welcome Campfire
We'll be hosting two Welcome Campfires during Welcome Week! Stop by Grace University Lutheran Church (right by superblock!) for s'mores, games, friendship bracelet making, and hanging by the campfire. New and returning students, we can't wait to see you!
September 2023
05
September
Be Fed: A Free Weekly Meal for Students
A weekly student-hosted space for you to be fed -- with food, conversation, and community! Join us for a free meal of warm soup, bagels, meat, cheese, and more! Some folks are on their way to or from somewhere, and only stay for a bite, and some stay the whole time. It’s a casual gathering, where the conversation and company are different each time.
05
September
First Day Fest
All students are invited to join us for some first day of school festivities! We will have free food with our weekly meal Be Fed, live music with our musician Nate Crary, art stations, and friendship bracelet making. Come join in the fun on the first day!
06
September
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
12
September
Be Fed: A Free Weekly Meal for Students
A weekly student-hosted space for you to be fed -- with food, conversation, and community! Join us for a free meal of warm soup, bagels, meat, cheese, and more! Some folks are on their way to or from somewhere, and only stay for a bite, and some stay the whole time. It’s a casual gathering, where the conversation and company are different each time.
13
September
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
19
September
Be Fed: A Free Weekly Meal for Students
A weekly student-hosted space for you to be fed -- with food, conversation, and community! Join us for a free meal of warm soup, bagels, meat, cheese, and more! Some folks are on their way to or from somewhere, and only stay for a bite, and some stay the whole time. It’s a casual gathering, where the conversation and company are different each time.
20
September
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
26
September
Be Fed: A Free Weekly Meal for Students
A weekly student-hosted space for you to be fed -- with food, conversation, and community! Join us for a free meal of warm soup, bagels, meat, cheese, and more! Some folks are on their way to or from somewhere, and only stay for a bite, and some stay the whole time. It’s a casual gathering, where the conversation and company are different each time.
27
September
Community Dinner + Conversation: Exploring God’s Call(s) in Your Life
We are all called, by God, into lives of meaning and purpose. The church sometimes calls this "Vocation." God's myriad calls can enrich our lives, and make a real difference in the world. Join Pastor Drew Tucker, Author of 4D: Exploring Vocation in Community, for a conversation about the ways and arenas where God might be calling you! We'll share dinner together at 6:15pm, and then begin our conversation at 6:30pm. RSVP here so we have enough food for all!…
27
September
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
28
September
Homecoming Campfire
Next week, come celebrate homecoming week with s'mores, community, and a campfire! The fall weather should be perfect for a campfire and we'll have all the supplies for s'mores -- just bring yourself and your friends along!
October 2023
03
October
Be Fed: A Free Weekly Meal for Students
A weekly student-hosted space for you to be fed -- with food, conversation, and community! Join us for a free meal of warm soup, bagels, meat, cheese, and more! Some folks are on their way to or from somewhere, and only stay for a bite, and some stay the whole time. It’s a casual gathering, where the conversation and company are different each time.
04
October
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
10
October
Be Fed: A Free Weekly Meal for Students
A weekly student-hosted space for you to be fed -- with food, conversation, and community! Join us for a free meal of warm soup, bagels, meat, cheese, and more! Some folks are on their way to or from somewhere, and only stay for a bite, and some stay the whole time. It’s a casual gathering, where the conversation and company are different each time.
11
October
Community Dinner + Conversation: Christian Gender Diversity & Opening Doors for Everyone
Join Austen Hartke, author of "Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians," for a journey through the lives of several "gender outsiders" in scripture and Christian history. Come see what it can look like to be a gender-expansive person of faith, and find out how theology from LGBTQIA+ communities expands understanding and belonging for everyone! All students can join us -- simply RSVP to dana@umnlutheran.org to let us know you're coming so we can have enough food!
11
October
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
17
October
Be Fed: A Free Weekly Meal for Students
A weekly student-hosted space for you to be fed -- with food, conversation, and community! Join us for a free meal of warm soup, bagels, meat, cheese, and more! Some folks are on their way to or from somewhere, and only stay for a bite, and some stay the whole time. It’s a casual gathering, where the conversation and company are different each time.
18
October
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
24
October
Be Fed: A Free Weekly Meal for Students
A weekly student-hosted space for you to be fed -- with food, conversation, and community! Join us for a free meal of warm soup, bagels, meat, cheese, and more! Some folks are on their way to or from somewhere, and only stay for a bite, and some stay the whole time. It’s a casual gathering, where the conversation and company are different each time.
25
October
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
31
October
Be Fed: A Free Weekly Meal for Students
A weekly student-hosted space for you to be fed -- with food, conversation, and community! Join us for a free meal of warm soup, bagels, meat, cheese, and more! Some folks are on their way to or from somewhere, and only stay for a bite, and some stay the whole time. It’s a casual gathering, where the conversation and company are different each time.
November 2023
01
November
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
07
November
Be Fed: A Free Weekly Meal for Students
A weekly student-hosted space for you to be fed -- with food, conversation, and community! Join us for a free meal of warm soup, bagels, meat, cheese, and more! Some folks are on their way to or from somewhere, and only stay for a bite, and some stay the whole time. It’s a casual gathering, where the conversation and company are different each time.
08
November
Community Dinner + Conversation: An Open Conversation about Loving Our Neighbor
Whether on our social media feeds, through the news, or our daily lives, we as humans bear witness to suffering all around us. Recently, the Presiding Bishop of the ELCA, Elizabeth Eaton said that "God has called us to be a people who stand with others amid suffering" -- As people of faith, how can we engage the world, in all its joy and beauty, heartbreak and suffering, without growing numb or turning to despair? How can we stand with our neighbors in suffering, while also caring for ourselves along the way? Why as Christians is this an important part of our call?
08
November
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
14
November
Be Fed: A Free Weekly Meal for Students
A weekly student-hosted space for you to be fed -- with food, conversation, and community! Join us for a free meal of warm soup, bagels, meat, cheese, and more! Some folks are on their way to or from somewhere, and only stay for a bite, and some stay the whole time. It’s a casual gathering, where the conversation and company are different each time.
15
November
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
28
November
Be Fed: A Free Weekly Meal for Students
A weekly student-hosted space for you to be fed -- with food, conversation, and community! Join us for a free meal of warm soup, bagels, meat, cheese, and more! Some folks are on their way to or from somewhere, and only stay for a bite, and some stay the whole time. It’s a casual gathering, where the conversation and company are different each time.
29
November
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
29
November
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
December 2023
05
December
Be Fed: A Free Weekly Meal for Students
A weekly student-hosted space for you to be fed -- with food, conversation, and community! Join us for a free meal of warm soup, bagels, meat, cheese, and more! Some folks are on their way to or from somewhere, and only stay for a bite, and some stay the whole time. It’s a casual gathering, where the conversation and company are different each time.
06
December
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
06
December
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
12
December
Be Fed: A Free Weekly Meal for Students
A weekly student-hosted space for you to be fed -- with food, conversation, and community! Join us for a free meal of warm soup, bagels, meat, cheese, and more! Some folks are on their way to or from somewhere, and only stay for a bite, and some stay the whole time. It’s a casual gathering, where the conversation and company are different each time.
13
December
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
13
December
pause student worship
During the school year, we meet for worship at 8pm at Grace University Lutheran Church — we call it pause because it’s like taking a big deep breath in the middle of the week.
19
December
Be Fed: A Free Weekly Meal for Students
A weekly student-hosted space for you to be fed -- with food, conversation, and community! Join us for a free meal of warm soup, bagels, meat, cheese, and more! Some folks are on their way to or from somewhere, and only stay for a bite, and some stay the whole time. It’s a casual gathering, where the conversation and company are different each time.
April 2024
10
April
You’re invited to LCM Youth Night!
Wed., April 10 | Schedule: Dinner @ 6:30pm, pause student worship @ 8pm @ Grace University Lutheran Church | Please RSVP to dana@umnlutheran.org so we know how many to expect! This Spring, Lutheran Campus Ministry-Twin Cities is extending an invitation to all local high school youth to our special LCM Youth Night! On April 10, all local high school youth are invited to join in our first "LCM Youth Night at the U." Student leaders will welcome youth to our worship service,…