University Lutheran Church

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

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Preserve Dignity for Asylum Seekers

Lutheran Social ServicesFrom a recent email from Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest:

In 2018, the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol processed more than 107,000 migrant families seeking asylum and protection. With ICE lacking the capacity for growing asylee numbers, families have been released to churches in Phoenix for temporary and transitional shelter until they are capable of traveling to their final destination. Currently, there are not enough churches to accommodate the increasing numbers of asylum-seekers, and these families are being released on the street and at bus stations, with no means to continue their journey.

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The Photos of the Week

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Garden

What for more photos of the Community Garden “spouting up” in the coming weeks.  Donations of dirt and tilling of the area by the local constructions crew is most gracious.  Lori Zurcher has been working hard and is most thankful for these donations.  There will be more pictures plus information about how you can help bringi items for the compost.  Feel like getting your hands dirty?  Please see Lori Zurcher how you might be able to help.

Working Hard

Working hard on work day.  Take a peek at the new planting on the north east corner of the Campus Center.  Thanks to everyone who worked so hard.

Water Stains

What water stains?  The roof is now fix, the water stains on the interior have been fixed.  What an amazing transformation!  Thanks to David Anderson and Terry Anderson [no relation].

Church Library

Children’s books about diversity & Prejudice:

  • “Who’s My Neighbor?” by Amy-Jill Devine
  • “God’s Big Plan” by Elizabeth F. Caldwell

Other books:

  • ” The Chronicles of Narnia” by C.S. Lewis
  • “Beyond Resurrection” by A.J. M. Wedderburn

Students: A Busy April

In addition to twice weekly worship, dinners, and Bible Studies, students had a busy April. They went to a Phoenix Rising Soccer game, hosted an Imam from the Tempe Mosque, and speakers from the LDS campus ministry. The last Sunday in March saw students and congregational members gather together for lunch after worship, and the last Sunday in April saw the same as the students provided a “Thank you Bar B Que” after worship.  Oh yes, and then there were finals…..

Thanks to all who support LCM and to those who provide meals for students, scholarships for student retreats, etc!!

ULC Founding Pastor Dies

Rev. John L. Kindschuh

Pastor  J. LeRoy Kindschuh, the founding pastor of University Lutheran Church (originally Church of the Good Shepherd) died in Rock Island, IL February 15. Pastor Kindschuh was 92 years old. He visited ULC several times over the years. The last time he was in worship here was February, 2003. He dropped by several more times during the week while he made his annual trek from Illinois to California. 

Obituary​ for Pastor Kindschuh​