Posts by Susan Worst
In Memory of Solveig Ericson
The University Lutheran community gives thanks for the life of Solveig Grønning Ericson, who passed away at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, on September 6, 2025. A memorial service will be held at University Lutheran Church (66 Winthrop St., Cambridge, MA 02138) on Saturday, September 27, at 2 pm In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in…
Worship with Us!
All are welcome to UniLu’s one-hour all-ages Service of Holy Communion at 10:30 am on Sundays, available both in person and on Zoom. The service features music, Bible readings and reflections, prayers, and hymn-singing. On Sunday, September 21, 2025, Pastor Carrie Ballenger will preach and preside at our celebration of the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost,…
In Memory of Rachel Levenberg
University Lutheran Church will host a Celebration of Life for Rachel K. Levenberg, mother of UniLu member Amy Vachon, on Friday, September 12, 2025 at 3 pm. All are welcome to attend in person or via Zoom. See below or the Zoom link and service bulletin. Rachel K. Levenberg, born Helen Rachel Keto on August 1, 1932 in Maynard, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on…
In Memory of George Gordon
The UniLu community gives thanks for the life of longtime member George Stanwood Gordon, Jr. (90), of Concord, Mass., who passed away peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, August 28, 2025, following a period of declining health. George was born in Lynn, Mass., on January 8, 1935, to his late parents, George Stanwood Gordon, Sr. and Alma Langille Gordon. George…
Introduction to Allyship with Trans People
Join us on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at noon for Introduction to Allyship with Trans People, led by Quinn Gutman. Maybe you know someone who’s trans and want to be a better ally to them. Or maybe you heard about trans people on the news and have no idea what a trans person is. Either way, this class is for you. We will learn what gender really is as well as…
Young Adults and Graduate Students Brunch
Join us following worship on Sunday, September 7, 2025 for our September Young Adults and Graduate Students (YAGS) group brunch! All students and young adults are welcome. Brunches will continue once a month throughout the academic year.
In Memory of Margrit Betke
Our sister in Christ, Margrit Betke, died on 13 August 2025. A distinguished professor of computer science at Boston University, Margrit was also a longtime member of the congregation, a past Church Council president, and a faithful singer in the UniLu choir. For more about her life and work, see: Margrit was surrounded in these last days by many friends and chosen…
2025 Book Series: The Freedom of a Christian
Beginning Sunday, July 20, Pastor Carrie will lead a discussion of Martin Luther’s foundational treatise, The Freedom of a Christian. These sessions will be held in the air-conditioned Alumni/ae Room at UniLu. We hope to also make these sessions available by Zoom. We will meet at 9 a.m. on Sunday mornings before worship for 6 weeks, from July 20 to August 24, and…
In Memory of Vera Ryen Gregg
The University Lutheran community gives thanks for the life of Vera Ryen Gregg, beloved wife of John Gregg and mother of Dina Ryen Gregg and Anika Ryen Gregg, who died on March 26, 2025. University Lutheran Church hosted a Celebration of Life on Sunday, May 11. In lieu of flowers, the Gregg family encourages donations to Cantilena, A Women’s Chorus, of which Vera…
Join Us for Easter and Holy Week
Join us for Holy Week and Easter this year! All services will be available both in person and on Zoom. Sunday, April 13: Palm Sunday Thursday, April 17: Maundy Thursday Friday, April 18: Good Friday Saturday, April 19: Easter Vigil Sunday, April 20: Easter Day