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ReconcilingWorks Mutual Aid Fund

In December 2024, ReconcilingWorks launched a mutual aid fund to provide support and assistance to LGBTQ Lutherans. “Mutual aid” is defined as a community working together to collectively support each others needs, especially where other social safety nets have left gaps. ReconcilingWorks’s mutual aid fund has been set up to support LGBTQ families and individuals in our congregation and ministries. Specifically, these funds will help people with processes like legal name changes, document updates, and adoption proceedings, where cost can be a barrier. Applicants are eligible to receive up to $500 (depending on their needs and situation), and the decision committee meets bi-weekly. If God is calling you to support this fund, please visit: reconcilingworks.org/resources/mutual-aid/

This Week at University Lutheran Church: Mar 9 – Mar 16, 2025

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Sunday, March 9:

  • ASU Spring Break Begins.
  • 9:15 am Forum (Campus Center Library).
  • 10:30 am Sunday Worship (Sanctuary or via Live Stream).
  • 11:30 am Coffee and Refreshments (Campus Center).
  • 11:45 am Fellowship on Scholarship Fund (Campus Center Library).
  • NO STUDENT MEAL.

Monday, March 10:

  • CAMPUS MINISTRY MADNESS TOURNAMENT WEEK 2 BEGINS (Online: luminelca.org/madness.
  • 7:00 pm ASU Navigators Meeting (Campus Center/Sanctuary).

Tuesday, March 11:

  • 8:00 pm AA (Campus Center).

Wednesday, March 12:

  • NO BIBLE STUDY NOR STUDENT MEAL.
  • 6:30 pm Holden Evening Prayer Lenten Service (Sanctuary).

Thursday, March 13:

  • 8:00 pm AA (Campus Center).

Sunday, March 16:

  • ASU Spring Break Ends.
  • 9:15 am Forum (Campus Center Library).
  • 10:30 am Sunday Worship (Sanctuary or via Live Stream).
  • 11:30 am Coffee & Refreshments (Campus Center).
  • 11:45 am Free Student Meal (Campus Center).

Support LCM-ASU During Campus Ministry Madness

What Is Campus Ministry Madness?

Campus Ministry Madness is a month-long digital “friendraising” event for ELCA Campus Ministry organizations held in March. It’s an opportunity for campus ministries to work together to raise awareness about campus ministry and to connect campus ministry alumni and supporters to ministries in the organizations they serve!

Our goals in participating in this tournament are to:

1. Raise awareness about our campus ministry here at LCM-ASU and the great work that we do.

2. Learn from the various activities, outreach, and ministries of other ELCA campus ministries.

3. Fundraise for LCM-ASU so that we may continue to help and support our students.

How You Can Donate and Help Us Earn Points

First, you can donate to LCM-ASU from March 3rd through 30th by visiting http://luminelca.org/madness.     In order to earn credit towards the tournament, donations must be made through this official donation portal. Select “AZ—Arizona State University” in the dropdown menu when prompted “Which ministry are you supporting?”. In addition to your generous donations, $250 dollars will be awarded to the campus ministry winner-of-the-week each week during March, and a grand prize of $2,500 will be awarded to the overall winner!

Second, please post, share, and follow us on social media! When doing so, use the official hashtags #lcmasu  #luminelca  #ministrymadness     We get bonus points if you include the donation link in your posts:  http://luminelca.org/madness     We will also post the winner and standings each week (another good reason to follow us):

Facebook: University Lutheran Church, Tempe, Arizona

Instagram: Lutheran Campus Ministry ASU (@lcmasu)

Thank you in advance for supporting LCM-ASU! Your donations will help fund invaluable aspects of our ministry such as free student meals, coffee outings, retreat assistance, and more. Don’t forget to spread the word to family and friends!

Update: So far, the competition overall has received 26 gifts supporting 9 different schools. The current leaders are MT State, NC State, and UW Madison. Let’s catch up!

Hiring Lutheran Campus Ministry Associate With ASU

Lutheran Campus Ministry, Arizona State University, is hiring a part-time Campus Ministry Associate to work with the Campus Pastor to oversee, implement, and lead the campus ministry program at the ASU Tempe (main) campus.

Position begins August 13, 2025. Start date is flexible. Interested? Please send your resume and cover letter to Pastor Arhiana Shek Dill at info@ulctempe.org. You can also call her at 480.967.3543 if you have any questions. View job description as PDF. 

Needed are skills in organization, social media, & communication. Must have a bachelor’s degree. Worship leadership with some preaching, leading Bible studies, and recruiting students are included in the job description. Flexible schedule and greatly reduced tuition along with salary.

2025 Lenten Challenge Supporting the Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission

“Bishop Hutterer has recorded a special invitation video encouraging participation in the 2025 Lenten Challenge! This friendly, faith-deepening challenge connects us in daily spiritual practices while supporting safe drinking water efforts at the Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission (NELM) in Rock Point, AZ. Watch the video, share it with your congregation, and join the challenge today! Download options are available on our Vimeo page.”

Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA. (2025, February 20). Watch & Share: Bishop hutterer invites you to the 2025 lenten challenge. Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA. https://www.gcsynod.org/news/watch-amp-share-bishop-hutterer-invites-you-to-the-2025-lenten-challenge