Stash the Snacks!

Stash the Snacks!

Ryan and Bryan Anderson with Bryan’s daughter, Lili, at homecoming. Brothers Ryan and Bryan Anderson found LCM in an unconventional way. Yet, once they got to LCM, the ministry made a major impact on their college experience.  Early on a Sunday morning,...
Respite, Refuge, & Recognition

Respite, Refuge, & Recognition

Along the main hallway at LCM, we have an area where we collect short profiles of “Humans of LCM,” the students who are a part of our ministry or spend time in the student center. Each profile has a photo, the student’s name and hometown, and an interesting fact about...
New Life in Christ

New Life in Christ

Joshua first connected with Lutheran Campus Ministry during his freshman year, when we were conducting our ministry events virtually due to the pandemic. He knew a little bit of Christianity, as his grandparents were churchgoers, but he had only attended worship a...
Meaningful Conversations

Meaningful Conversations

All across the country, the pandemic has taken a toll on mental health and relationships in significant ways. This year, only a handful of my students have experienced a “normal” year at UW-Madison.  The seniors enjoyed an uninterrupted year and current juniors...
Mutual Joy of Recognition & Belonging

Mutual Joy of Recognition & Belonging

By Erin Hasty When I started my PhD program, I didn’t think campus ministry was something I needed. It’s true that I “grew up” as an undergrad at an amazing ELCA-sponsored campus ministry at the University of Montana, and Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of...
Caring for Creation

Caring for Creation

Earlier this semester, several students made the commitment to learn about and commit to creation care within their Madison community and beyond. These deeply dedicated students focused on the importance of “people care and planet care,” underscoring that we must...