Join us in lifting up Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Arizona, where Rev. Rebecca Boardman and her team provide a welcoming and inclusive space for students of all backgrounds. Discover how this vibrant community fosters radical hospitality, spiritual growth, and a deep sense of belonging for young adults.
Read MoreAs the new academic year begins, we lift up in prayer Rev. Michael Girlinghouse and The Episcopal and Lutheran Young Adult and Campus Ministries in Flagstaff. This inclusive ministry serves Northern Arizona University and the broader Flagstaff community, offering a welcoming space for all. Services resume on August 25th. Learn more at www.lcmcanterbury.org.
Read MoreJoin the Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Arizona for their 1st Annual 'Gather at the Garden' event on October 28, 2023, 4-6pm. Enjoy festive treats, a silent auction, student musicians, and engaging talks by naturalists.
Read MoreJoin Rev. Mike Girlinghouse as he shares his exploration journey in Flagstaff and at the Northern Arizona University campus in this blog post. Emphasizing the power of 'exploring' over 'being lost', he recalls how Paul embraced new communities in the Bible. Drawing inspiration, he encourages communities to view their surroundings with fresh eyes. Dive into his experiences and don’t miss the insightful resource by Pastor Liz Bell on building a community-centered church.
Read MoreWe're excited to announce an important development in our ministry in northern Arizona. Reverend Michael Girlinghouse, the former Bishop of the Arkansas-Oklahoma Synod of the ELCA, will be serving as the Interim Campus Chaplain at LCM|Canterbury at NAU, effective from August 1, 2023.
Read MoreIn this post and video we explore Growing Future Campus Ministries: Planting seeds for Lutheran Campus Ministry and new & emerging ministries.
With gifts from congregations, foundations, endowments, and individuals, we can meet our $750,000 goal. Thank you to all who have helped us with gifts of $644,617 so far towards our Growing Generosity Appeal. We invite you to consider a gift. Please visit our pledge page for more info.
Read MoreAs a thank you to the Grand Canyon Synod for their support of Lutheran Campus Ministries, the students of Arizona State University and the University of Arizona share a beachside video update from the 43rd Annual Labor Day Weekend Retreat in San Diego.
Read MoreOur campus ministries from Arizona State University and the University of Arizona went to San Diego for the 43rd Annual Labor Day Weekend Retreat.
As always we are lodged in different locations (okay, we sleep on church floors) and get together for beach time and a Mission Bay breakfast followed by a form of Yoga done to various Bible verses, then interactive get-acquainted activities.
Read MoreAs LCM|Canterbury, the Lutheran and Episcopal Campus Ministry at NAU, enters into an interim time this school year, we share an update from their board.
Read MoreGrand Canyon Synod campus ministry leaders were in retreat in Federal Way, WA June 26-29, with their colleagues from the West to share ideas, look forward to the future, and offer support to one another.
In attendance were Campus Minister Brad Eubanks, NAU, Campus Pastor Gary McCluskey, ASU, Campus Pastor Rebecca Boardman, U of A.
Read MoreIn this post, we share a letter from our Lutheran Campus Ministries, requesting that you to send the names and contact information of all students from your congregation who are attending their respective universities.
Arizona State University, Pastor Gary McCluskey, asulcm@gmail.com
University of Arizona, Pastor Rebecca Boardman, pastor.lcmuofa@gmail.com
Northern Arizona University, Chaplain Brad Eubanks, info@lcmcanterbury.org
ASU Polytechnic East Campus, Pastor Charles Newman, cvnewman@asu.edu
The Arizona State University Lutheran Campus Ministry shares their 2022 assembly report in this video.
Read MoreThe Northern Arizona University Lutheran Campus Ministry | Canterbury shares their 2022 assembly report in this video.
Read MoreAs part of our Growing Generosity Appeal, we present this video on growing future ministries on campus in the Grand Canyon Synod: $50,000 for University of Arizona Campus ministry to sustain the Lutheran presence on the campus in collaboration with Presbyterian, Methodist, and Episcopal partners, and $50,000 will be allocated to explore and potentially launch a Lutheran Campus Ministry program in the Las Vegas area.
Learn more at gcsynod.org/generosity/future-ministries.
Read MoreAs part of our Growing Generosity Appeal, we present this video on growing future ministries in the Grand Canyon Synod, planting seeds for Lutheran Campus Ministry ($100,000) and new & emerging ministries ($150,000). Learn more at gcsynod.org/generosity/future-ministries.
Read MoreGrand Canyon Synod is blessed by and supports many campus ministries: Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, the University of Arizona, and ASU Agape, which serves ASU Poly, Chandler-Gilbert and Central Arizona Community Colleges.
Please contact these groups about any students you may know who will be attending these respective universities.
Read MoreLutheran campus ministry (LCM) can sometimes be an afterthought to the greater church. I spent my whole life in Lutheran congregations and had never heard of campus ministry before coming to Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill. However, LCM has been a vital part of the Lutheran community since the ministry’s inception in 1907 as a community “to attend to the needs of students.” Read more at Living Lutheran.
Read MoreIt has been a while since I wrote about in-person gathering for worship. I was waiting for certainty before I grabbed my pen. I was waiting for clarity from the federal government and the CDC, from health scientists, and from our state health departments and governors. I waited for a common-sense consensus amongst the citizens of our nation. I turned to the books of wisdom in the Old Testament, hoping for a revelation.
I am still waiting.
Read MoreLutheran Campus Ministry, which was a life preserver for me. I saw first-hand how students were hungry for a place to be heard and ask questions about life and faith. I saw students blossom and grow—they are leaders in the church today.
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