Lutheran Campus Ministry at WVU

LUTHERAN CAMPUS MINISTRY AT WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY

1497 University Ave., Morgantown, WV
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“Behold, I am doing a new thing;
now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?”
– Isaiah 43:19

Your Lutheran Campus Ministry at West Virginia University holds Mass every Sunday evening during the academic year, followed by a fellowship meal for students; in addition to daily prayer and opportunities for study and fellowship throughout the week!

Your two chaplains, Pastor Courtney + Pastor Ben, share one full-time position and travel throughout the region (WV-WMD Synod and beyond) to share what God is up to with our young adults, preach and lead worship at congregations, and meet with students and alum!

Your LCM@WVU is a faith home away from home, a family away from family, that provides community and spiritual care for young adults during a life-changing transition as they grow into the adults God is calling them to be!

WHAT WE’RE ABOUT:
Proclaiming the unconditional love + transformational grace of God, revealed and accomplished in Jesus Christ, through a Lutheran Christian lens.

WHO WE SERVE:

• The students (undergraduate and graduate), faculty, staff, and wider WVU community; Christians of all kinds, people of other faiths, no faith, questioning faith.
• 2023-24 Graduates: Haley Roth, Noah Sampson, Kaley Sponaugle, Zane Cogar, Rhys Tashahaki, Jayanth Dhage, Nathan Hunstad, Dinushka Paranavitana, Christian Springsteel.
• The congregations and leaders of the West Virginia – Western Maryland Synod (and beyond) as a support for young adult ministry and care of their parishioners in college.
  

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Baptism of Cassandra “Cassie” Kaire Hatcher (rising sophomore from Columbus, OH)
• Student leadership in property care, kitchen hospitality, community service, and worship.
• Student-led Saturday brunch events and Chaplain Ben’s Grill + Bible Study
• Record Sunday evening numbers in Spring 2024: avg. 14 in worship, avg. +2 for dinner!
• 50 different people in worship Spring 2024 alone
• Meaningful relationships with over 100 students on campus
• Five students/alum in various stages of discerning calls to public ministry
• Preparing to launch a campaign to repair our roof and increase accessibility, providing huge new and exciting opportunities to expand your ministry through the LCM@WVU
  

HOW TO PARTNER WITH US + HELP US GROW:

• Pray for us! Please include us in your weekly prayers!
• Send us the names and phone numbers of your incoming students (with their permission, of course) and we will set up a time to travel to them and meet before they get to campus
• Donate toward our general operating costs at tinyurl.com/GiveLCMWVU
• Sign up for automatic recurring donations— the Chaplains can set it up for you today!
• Sponsor a Sunday evening meal for our students either in person, by ordering for us to pick up, or donating gift cards for groceries!
• Thrivent Members: designate us to receive your Thrivent Action Grants AND choice dollars
• Join us for worship, use the Chapel for your retreats meetings, bring Confirmation students!
• Pray with us online during our Livestreams on Facebook
• Donate a special collection on 5th Sundays, Lent/Advent, or from special events
• Invite Chaplains Ben + Courtney to supply or present at your congregation to learn more!
  

Visit the Lutheran Campus Ministry @ WVU table during Synod Assembly:

• chat with Chaplain Ben & Chaplain Courtney
• get a copy of our latest newsletter
• make a one-time or recurring donation
• and find out how you can be a part of how the Holy Spirit is transforming lives!
  

Chaplain Ben Erzkus
ben@lutheranmountaineer.org

Chaplain Courtney Erzkus
courtney@lutheranmountaineer.org