A new U.S. President has just been elected -- and this campaign season has been a bit divisive. How do we reconcile our differences? Join us for 747 this Wednesday (11/5) at 7:47pm in the JC Bistro as we explore how our faith impacts our view of community. I'm not sure if there will be food ahead of time this week, but there is usually at least something to munch on. We explore different issues of faith together each week. Check out the Facebook group!
This Friday (11/7), we'll gather in Patriot's Lounge to play games and build things with Legos from 4:30pm-7pm.
Join us on Monday (11/10) as we play games with kids to help NOVACO provide a life skills class for mothers who are homeless victims of domestic abuse by playing games with their children! This is always a ton of fun! Meet at 6pm outside SUB1 room 207 (the Campus Ministry Office) to carpool. We'll return to campus by 8:30pm. Join the Facebook event
Interested in meeting students from other colleges to hang out and participate in service together? Attend the Mid-Atlantic region of the Lutheran Student Movement for a social/service event in Washington, DC. Crash at St. Paul's Lutheran on Friday (11/14) and spend Saturday (11/15) serving your neighbor and your Lord. Let me know if you would like more information.
HUNGER AND HOMELESS ACTION WEEK is coming November 16-22! Events will include homeless speakers from the National Coalition for the Homeless , a Braeded Chord concert, a SLEEP OUT on the North Plaza , food and clothing drives, a walk around the National Mall to help the homeless (join the "Lutheran Campus Ministry at GMU" team ), and much more! Join the HHAW Facebook group to stay updated!
LUTHERAN STUDENT MOVEMENT NATIONAL GATHERING: Spend December 31st - January 4th at the Downtown Westin in Chicago at this gathering open to all college students across the country. Be "Transformed to Reach Out!" while staying on "The Magnificent Mile". Please talk to me ASAP if you are interested in going.
"ALTERNATIVE" SPRING BREAK TRIP: Spend your spring break helping families in the continuing disaster recovery efforts along the gulf coast. No experience necessary, as we will learn how to do whatever is needed once there. Please let us know if you are thinking of going.
TABLE TALK: Joining our UCM friends for their weekly Table Talk every Thursday at 7pm at St. George's United Methodist Church (4910 Ox Rd, Fairfax -- just south of Braddock). Free food and fellowship! All are welcome. Email dmay@gmu.edu for more information.
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Dear Lord, help us to unite with those around us -- to see what you love in each person. We pray for those that govern, that they may find themselves bringing about your will on earth, as we seek to work toward those ends with our hands as you guide us. In Jesus name we pray, AMEN.
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There will be much more in the weeks ahead -- such as playing with Legos, meeting and feeding those living in shelters, Wii night in the JC, Habitat for Humanity builds, movie nights, Bible studies, discussions where we learn about other denominations and faiths, and much more! Let us know what you are interested in.
In general, ALL students, faculty, or staff at GMU or any other college in northern Virginia are invited and welcomed at our events. Being "Lutheran" is never expected or required. All times, dates, and locations are subject to change. Check for updates at http://gmu.edu/org/lutheran or the "GMU Lutherans" Facebook group -- also, friend LCM here.
