Posts by Susan Worst (Page 3)
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…
Santmire Book Talk: Sunday, March 16
Join us after worship on Sunday, March 16 for lunch and a talk with the Rev. H. Paul Santmire, ecotheologian, UniLu pastor 1966-68, and current UniLu member, about his latest book. The Earth and the Fullness Thereof: A Down-Home Reader in Ecological Theology is a first-person engagement with current ecojustice issues for persons of faith and for seekers, offering…
A Hopeful Future for the Earth’s Flourishing in Palestine
Join us on Monday, March 24, 2025 at 7 pm for a talk by Mr. Simon Awad, executive director of the Environmental Education Center. A nonprofit ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, the Environmental Education Center addresses environmental issues and their effects…
In Memory of Gisela Koester
We give thanks for the long, rich life of Gisela Koester, née Harrassowitz, a longtime member and congregational leader of University Lutheran Church, who died peacefully on January 15, 2025, at the age of 98 with her family by her side. The memorial service took place on February 7, 2025 at University Lutheran. Download the bulletin for the service (PDF) Gisela’s…
2024 Inkspot Published
The 2024 Inkspot, UniLu’s annual publication for members and alumni/ae, is in the mail! Here are links to stories mentioned in this issue. If you are a member or alum and don’t receive your copy, please email inkspot@unilu.org with your current mailing address. After the Election, We Know What to Do Parish News Food and Faith discussions with Laurel Oberstadt-Petrik…
Join Us for “Food and Faith”
HDS ministry intern Laurel Oberstadt-Petrik invites you to “Food and Faith: A Spiritual Journey through the Seasons.” Our next meetings are: At these meetings, we will address the winter themes of sabbath and disruption. Email Laurel at lpetrik@unilu.org to register and receive the Zoom link. All are welcome!
Churches for Middle East Peace Visits October 20
On Sunday, October 20, 2024, UniLu we will welcome Destiny Magnett, a representative from Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP), as our afternoon speaker. Destiny will give an overview of CMEP’s work and offer a time for Q&A about how churches and individuals might get involved. Please…
Fall Hiking Trip!
UniLu’s annual fall hiking trip to New Hampshire takes place from Friday, October 11 through Monday, October 14, 2024. Spend all or part of the long weekend at a cottage on a lake in central New Hampshire, with options for easy to more challenging hikes in the White Mountains during the peak of the fall colors. All ages and abilities are welcome. Rides can be…