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VALUES

  • The overarching value of LCM is love—God's love for the world, and our love for one another. We value its presence and its expression in word and in action.

  • We value and accept all people, celebrating diverse identities, beliefs, backgrounds, and gifts that make us who we are. 

  • We value the unity we share as the community of Christ, striving to provide a sense of belonging to all.

  • We offer a safe environment to form genuine friendships and support systems as students transition to and through college, to become the leaders of tomorrow.

  •  We provide a space of grace and guidance for students’ spiritual growth while respectfully supporting their physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being.

  • We accept our call to reach out with the love of God through sharing the Word, performing acts of service, and advocating for justice and peace.

  • We value the way God works among us through the Word and the fellowship we share, allowing us to explore our identity in light of that presence.

Who we are

Lutheran Campus Ministry has served University of Iowa students since 1919 as a ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). LCM is led by Pastor Tim and guided by a volunteer board, with a student Exec team planning our weekly gatherings and events.

FAQs

  • LCM’s purpose is to serve as a safe, accepting, loving community where students can explore their faith and spirituality. We accept undergraduate AND graduate students of all races, genders, sexualities, abilities, and faith backgrounds. Anyone can come to LCM, and we mean it!

  • Reaching out in love, Lutheran Campus Ministry provides a safe and accepting student community where young adults explore and integrate faith into their daily lives. Students participate in a community meal, worship, and fellowship activity every Thursday evening, as well as monthly events such as game nights, external events such as interfaith nights with other campus ministries, and service projects.

  • There is no catch! There are no rules to follow, attendance requirements to reach, or specific views to agree with. LCM provides spiritual guidance, not spiritual lectures. Love truly lives here!

  • Students love LCM because of the community and the genuine friendships and support they have gained from it. They love coming in on Thursday nights to home cooked meals, popping in throughout the week to access our safe and cozy study space with free printing and snacks, and attending fun events each month.

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