University Lutheran Church

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

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Thrivent Helps ULC/LCM

Thrivent insurance members have a few ways to help ULC/LCM at no cost. 

1. Choice Dollars. Everyone with an account accumulates Choice Dollars. They can only be used for congregations, campus ministries, Lutheran Church colleges, etc. They cannot be utilized for personal use. Thrivent.com has further info.

2. Action Teams: Each member can apply for 2 projects for ULC and/or LCM each year. If approved a $250 prepaid Visa card is sent. You may also request T shirts, thank you cards, and a few other items for the project. Previous projects have been the LCM banquet, retreats, lefse supplies, paint, flower pots, landscape items, and more. Thrivent.com has more info.

You can also ask Terry Pochert or Pastor Gary for further info. Possible projects are retreats, landscape, lefse supplies, and more. Thanks to all who have helped us through Thrivent!

Amazon Icon Clicks

If you would like to select your own books to read during summer, go to www.ulctempe.org. Click on Amazon icon. Ordering through our website gives ULC a percentage of your purchase. On average we receive $100 per month through people who order through our website. Tell your friends and family! Thanks!!

Student Meals

Thanks to all who have signed up to feed students this fall! There are still opportunities to provide food through your cooking gifts or financial gifts. Interested? Talk to Pr. Gary or Amy Gauthier. Also, there is a brochure on the desk at the church entrance titled, “Ministering Through Meals” that has some information. The sign up is on the Moving Bulletin board. Thank you!!

Terry and Lori In The News

Terry and Anderson and Lori Zurcher

Photo by Margareth Jaeger

Lori Zurcher and Terry Anderson’s business has been featured lately in the Real Producers Magazine.  A portion of the article features their relationship with University Lutheran Church.

To Read the Full Article, you can Download a PDF copy by Clicking this Link.

In addition to their work at the Tempe Chamber of Commerce, Terry and Lori proudly serve University Lutheran Church. Just outside Arizona State University’s Tempe campus, the church has become a huge part of Terry and Lori’s lives in service by helping the students nearby. Every Sunday and Wednesday during the school year, the church provides homecooked meals for them, and it is a beacon for students whenever they need help. Terry and Lori are proud to be a part of that.

Within the church campus – which is over an acre – lies “Peace Park,” a place where people can practice a form of Tai Chi, called Qi Gong. Other activities and featured at the church are writers’ workshops, painting classes, and a talented, student-led band.

Where are the refugees?

Recent email from Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest

What does it mean to be a refugee?

By definition, a refugee is a person who has been forced to leave their country due to persecution, war, or a natural disaster. It is usually a decision made in time of desperation when options are limited to one: escape. Refugees could be anyone, people like you and me, who are forced to make the decision between facing persecution or fleeing their homes.

Refugees are different from asylum-seekers, because they have qualified for their status as refugees before entering the United States. 

Asking ourselves the bigger questions… 

Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest has a long history of serving those in need, and this extension of Christ’s hand is not limited to refugees. However, in 2019 the number of allowed refugees into the U.S. was dropped to 30,000 from the historical average of 95,000. For LSS-SW, that meant we went from serving 1300 refugees in Arizona to only 400. Meanwhile, over 25.4 million refugees around the world pray for mercy.  

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