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Welcome!There is a safe and loving place for you at ULC and we hope you feel at home. We have been praying for you even before you arrived on campus, and together we promise to keep supporting you in prayer as your academic year takes shape. All are welcome, whether you're a life-long Lutheran, exploring your faith or seeking an open and affirming community...you are welcome here!
We offer opportunities for worship, fellowship and service to undergrad and graduate students in the greater Lansing area; and you don't have to be Lutheran to join us! Our Student Lounge is located near ULC's entrance and has comfy couches, a flat-screen TV and free wi-fi. |
Our HistoryAt ULC, our mission has always been tied to the MSU community. ULC as a congregation actually began as a student ministry in 1942 that met in the Masonic Temple, the pastor's living room, and the State Theater before building a home on Ann Street. Campus ministry has taken many different forms over the past 70 years. We are currently led by Pastor Haley Vay Beaman, our elected Student Associates, and a Campus Ministry Team consisting of resident members from our congregation.
Worship With UsWe invite you and your friends and family to join us on Sundays for on-line worship at 10:00 a.m. on Facebook Live or anytime on our YouTube Channel We will return to in-person worship as soon as we can do so safely.
Prior to the pandemic, we joined together for worship at ULC. You and your friends and family are invited to join us on Sundays for worship at ULC (8:30 or 10:45 a.m. Sept. - Apr.); (9:30 a.m. May - Aug.). If you're interested in singing or playing music, ULC also has an awesome music program where you can plug in and enjoy the camaraderie of music fellowship and song. Student vocal scholarships are also available on a yearly basis. |
A Message from our 2020- 2021
Student Associates
¡Hola One Communitiers (community-ites?)!
We hope you have enjoyed your summers and that the transition back into your classes is going well! Even if this isn't the case (I know I've hit a few bumps already), we have a feeling things are about to get a little brighter ;).
Why are we all of the sudden trying our hands at predicting the future? Because One Community is back for the fall! Before we come together for our first virtual meeting of the semester, we'd like to get some feedback from you on your thoughts and expectations for the semester in addition to providing us with some information on where you'll be located and how we can best reach you.
Please complete this short SURVEY to help provide us with this info.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. We can't wait to see all your smiling faces at our semester kickoff (more information coming next week), and feel free to reach out to any of us in the meantime!
Best,
Andrea, Maggie, Annaliese, and Rachel
ULC One Community Student Associates
We hope you have enjoyed your summers and that the transition back into your classes is going well! Even if this isn't the case (I know I've hit a few bumps already), we have a feeling things are about to get a little brighter ;).
Why are we all of the sudden trying our hands at predicting the future? Because One Community is back for the fall! Before we come together for our first virtual meeting of the semester, we'd like to get some feedback from you on your thoughts and expectations for the semester in addition to providing us with some information on where you'll be located and how we can best reach you.
Please complete this short SURVEY to help provide us with this info.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. We can't wait to see all your smiling faces at our semester kickoff (more information coming next week), and feel free to reach out to any of us in the meantime!
Best,
Andrea, Maggie, Annaliese, and Rachel
ULC One Community Student Associates
Events
- Each month we host a "First Friday Speaker Series", and this year our focus is Racial Justice.
Our April speaker is Kirsi Stjerna, a native of Finland, who studied at Helsinki University and Boston University. Professor of Lutheran History and Theology at PLTS of California Lutheran University. Books: Lutheran Theology: A Grammar of Faith; The Annotated Luther (gen. editor and volume editor), Martin Luther, the Bible and the Jewish People, with Brooks Schramm; and Women and the Reformation. "Over the years, I’ve taught courses on Luther and the Jews at a seminary setting, as a lecturer on university campuses, and in churches. There is great interest in the topic, that is actually quite “positive,” because it allows a critical approach to Luther and Lutheran – and Christian theology – and because it invites to rethink the foundations of Christian faith. The topic allows a perspective on understanding racism and xenophobia historically speaking and it sheds light on the ingredients and factors in racism that has continued to have persistent manifestations in Christian communities. Addressing the topic honestly gives us chances to purge Christian faith languages, and behaviors and relating to others, from tarnished elements. Conversing on Luther’s difficult relationship with the Jewish practitioners of the faith reveal us the dangers of ignorance of the “other” and of theology that is put on pedestal and as if superior to other languages of faith. Studying Luther with the question of Jews feeds honest faith conversations and in its own way underscores the importance of respectful and humble theology in the vital work needed today towards a just society where racism is eradicated."
See you on Friday, April 9th at 5:00 pm ET! |
- Fridays@ Five Every Friday at 5pm students gather via Zoom for fellowship, service opportunities, and a variety of speakers that engage in faith, life, and justice issues. First Friday: dinner breakout rooms with speaker series from leading voices in racial justice Second Friday: Bible Study. Third Friday: Game Night. Fourth Friday: this “flex” Friday will rotate through a number of activities like virtual service projects, movies, crafts, book discussions and more..
- Get Connected! If you are interested in knowing more about our campus ministry events, please contact our Student Associates to be added to our email communication--we promise not to flood your inbox.
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