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University Lutheran has a mission of ministry to the academic communities of Boston and Cambridge—so campus ministry is very important to us! Students represent about one-quarter of our members, and we support a variety of activities both at University Lutheran and on local campuses....

At University Lutheran

During the academic year, students gather regularly for programs ranging from Bible study to brunch, and the Young Adults and Graduate Students (YAGS) group also meets frequently. In addition, our pastors are available for conversation and counseling.

The Harvard Square Homeless Shelter makes its home in our basement each year from mid-November to mid-April. Directed by students from Harvard's Phillips Brooks House, the Shelter welcomes more than a hundred student volunteers from colleges across the Boston area every season. See the Shelter page for information on volunteering.

Many students also participate in the ongoing life of the church: as members of the Church Council, as deacons, in the choir, or in other activities that match individual talents and time. For ideas on getting involved, speak with one of our pastors or e-mail office@unilu.org.

At Boston University

Every Tuesday during the academic year, BU students gather on campus for worship and a meal at 5:00 P.M. in Robinson Chapel (lower level of Marsh Chapel). BU's Lutheran Campus Ministry also offers retreats, service opportunities, and other activities. For more information, contact Pastor Joanne Engquist at lutheran@bu.edu or visit the Lutheran Campus Ministry at BU website.

At Harvard

For Harvard College students, Pastor Don Larsen hosts Bible study, discussion, and dinner at University Lutheran on Thursdays at 6:00 P.M. All are welcome!

At Harvard Divinity School, Pastor Joanne Engquist serves as Lutheran Denominational Counselor; see our HDS page for information on our programs and presence there.

At MIT

University Lutheran has close ties with the Lutheran-Episcopal Ministry at MIT (LEM), which has been a cooperative venture of Lutherans and Episcopalians for more than twenty years. LEM offers weekly worship on Wednesdays in the MIT Chapel throughout the calendar year, with 5:15 P.M. services (usually alternating between Lutheran and Episcopal liturgies) followed by supper. The ministry also offers a full program of activities, including guest speakers, classes, retreats, and opportunities for service. For more information, visit the LEM website or contact the acting Lutheran chaplain for 2007-08, Diane Rainson.

At Northeastern

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Joyce) From fall through spring on Thursdays at 6:30 P.M., students gather in the Spiritual Life Center (201 Ell) for Eucharist at 5:30 P.M. and prayer and faith-based discussions at 6:30 P.M. NU students also make regular visits to an elderly housing complex near Northeastern. For more information, contact chaplain Joyce DeGreeff at j.degreeff@neu.edu or consult the Lutheran-Episcopal Campus Ministry at Northeastern website.

At Other Nearby Campuses

If you are too far away to participate in UniLu student ministries, another Lutheran congregation may be closer to you:

Through the Northeast Lutheran Student Movement

The Northeast Lutheran Student Movement (NELSM) is a pan-Lutheran group, primarily supported by the ELCA, operated by students for students and their campus ministries, Lutheran or non-Lutheran. NELSM offers two retreats a year and other activities; check out the NELSM website for the latest.

Regionally and Nationally

Please see the Related Sites page for links to other ELCA campus ministry resources, in the New England Synod and nationwide.

University Lutheran Church, 66 Winthrop Street,
Cambridge, MA 02138, (617) 876-3256, e-mail office@unilu.org
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