What we want for you to know, more than anything else, is that you belong. The world constantly reminds us of what we are not. And life – especially life in a pandemic – has a tendency to make us feel alone. But you are a holy creation – made, loved, and claimed by God.

Which means you belong. Just as you are.

And the experience of belonging can give you freedom. Freedom to really be who you are. Freedom to really connect with others.Freedom to really dig into community, and make a difference in the world.

Join us at LCM as we explore what it means to belong to God, to one another, and to the world. You don’t have to be Lutheran — or any other faith — to join us. If you are a UW-Madison, Edgewood College, or any other post-secondary student, we are here for you. Click on any of the links below to find out details about how we’re living out God’s mission here in Madison and in the world. 

Weekly Events for Students

Worship at Luther Memorial

Sundays 8am or 10:30am
We worship with Luther Memorial Church on Sundays at 8:00 or 10:30am. Luther Memorial, an intergenerational congregation founded by UW students in 1907, offers worship that reflects the richness of Christian tradition and music. Get more information at Luther Memorial website.

Coffee Break

Mondays 10:30am
Join Pastor Emily and other students on Mondays at 10:30am for coffee or tea, a sweet treat, and informal conversation. Starts 9/13/21.

Social Justice Lunch

Tuesdays 12:15pm
Bring your lunch and join in a weekly conversation about how Christians are called to work for justice and peace in our world. We gather each Tuesday during the semester from 12:15 to 1pm. Starts 9/21/21.

First Year Small Group

Tuesdays 6:00pm
This fall, all First Year Students are invited to join a small group in discussing the book “Belovedness: Finding God (and Self) on Campus.” LCM Student Leaders will lead the conversation and help newcomers acclimate to faith and life in Madison. We will meet Tuesday nights at 6pm. Starts 9/21/21. 

Sign up for the study and get a book here: https://forms.gle/GAL8eswqdC29idYo6

Thursday Evening Prayer, Dinner, and Faith Conversation

Thursdays at 5:30pm
Students gather each Thursday at 6:00pm for a short Evening Prayer service at Luther Memorial Church. Afterward, we gather at the Student Center for dinner and conversation about scripture, theology, or faith in daily life. Starts 9/16/21.

Sign up for the study and get a book here: https://forms.gle/GAL8eswqdC29idYo6

This year, we’ll explore the idea of belonging in four parts.

Part 1: Belonging to Ourselves (September 16-October 21)
In order to belong to others, we must first seek to understand ourselves just as we are. The Enneagram is an ancient theory of unknown origin that provides wisdom for people who want to get out of their own way and become who God created them to be. Join us for a five week discussion on the Enneagram based on Ian Cron’s book, “The Road Back to You.”