University Lutheran Church

340 E. 15th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281-6612 (480) 967-3543

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This Week at University Lutheran Church: September 13-20, 2026

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Sunday, Sep 13:

  • 10:00 AM Sunday Worship (Sanctuary/Livestream).
  • 11:00 AM Coffee & Refreshments (Campus Center).
  • 11:00 AM Free Student Lunch (Campus Center).

Tuesday, Sep 15:

  • 6:30 PM Church Council Meeting (Campus Center Library/Zoom).
  • 8:00 PM AA (Campus Center).

Wednesday, Sep 16:

  • 5:00 PM Student Bible Study (Campus Center Library).
  • 5:30 PM Free Student Dinner (Campus Center).
  • 6:30 PM Contemporary Worship (Sanctuary).

Thursday, Sep 17:

  • 6:00 PM Women’s Bible Study (Zoom: AZ time).
  • 8:00 PM AA (Campus Center).

Sunday, Sep 20 (Pastor Jose’s Installation Day):

  • 10:00 AM Sunday Worship (Sanctuary/Livestream).
  • 11:00 AM Coffee & Refreshments (Campus Center).
  • 11:00 AM Free Student Lunch (Campus Center).
  • 12:00 PM Young Adults Tie Dye Workshop & Fall Kickoff (Campus Center).

Pastor José’s Installation Is Sept 20, 2026

Pastor Jose’s installation is quickly approaching on Sunday, September 20th! Please mark your calendars for this joyful milestone in the life of our congregation. We will celebrate the installation of our new pastor in a special worship service presided over by Bishop Deborah Hutterer.

The ceremonial worship service will be on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at our usual worship time, 10 AM, in the ULC Sanctuary.

All offerings made on this Sunday will go directly toward funding LCM student meals.

This is a meaningful moment for our church family, and we hope you will join us as we pray for, bless, and formally welcome Pastor José into this new chapter of ministry.

Hygiene Kits Distribution

The last of the 1,000 toiletry kits packed during the event put on by LCM this past spring were distributed to AZ Hugs on July 2nd. AZ Hugs is “dedicated to showing love and togetherness to those experiencing homelessness throughout the valley.” Thank you, Autumn, for helping with the delivery!

Join Our Book Club!

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In June’s special get-together of the Page Turners’ Book Club, we reviewed “Memoirs of Mexico and Motorcycling” by Clifton Melby, who was the father of our very own Erin Crawford. Clifton enjoyed attending services at ULC when he was in AZ for the winter. He was an avid motorcyclist and loved to tell stories. It was an honor getting to know him better through his adventurous memoir!

The Page Turners’ Book Club meets on the first Thursday of each month during the ASU Spring Semester. We get together in person at 12:00 noon in the Campus Center Library. Our selections include both fiction and nonfiction, chosen by members. Feel free to bring your lunch and join our discussions. 

“I think books are like people, in the sense that they’ll turn up in your life when you most need them.” – Emma Thompson

Upcoming Book Discussions

The Page Turners are out to recess for the summer! Stay tuned for an announcement of fall’s upcoming titles.

Young Adults April Outing

For its April fellowship, ULC Young Adults enjoyed the blended sights of the Sonoran Desert, volcanic rocks, and green riparian zones of the Boyce-Thompson Arboretum in Superior, eastern AZ. Thanks to everyone who made it out for the trip!

Stay tuned for an announcement about this summer’s upcoming YA get-togethers!