e-Publications
Download our Weekly Announcements, Epiphany Light Newsletter, and other
documents or forms for life at LCM/ULCE by clicking the link above.University Lutheran Church of the Epiphany
History
Lutheran
Campus
Ministry (LCM) at St. Cloud State University began in February
of 1956.
Over the years, LCM was served by Howard Walton, Warren Jorensby,
Joseph Ottoson, Sarah Nelson, David Doppenberg, Darius Larsen and Signe
Gray.
University Lutheran Church of the Epiphany (ULCE) was founded in 1992 and was chartered as a recognized congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in 1994. Pastor Darius Larsen and Associate in Ministry Signe Gray were the campus ministers until 2003. In April of 2005, Pastor Jayne M. Thompson was called to serve as the Pastor to the campus and the congregation. She began her ministry on May 10, 2005.
LCM/ULCE
has
a long and cherished history of holding the ministries of peace and
justice before the people of God who gather in this place and
throughout the entire church. To this day, LCM/ULCE has been a
Reconciling in Christ ministry of the ELCA since 1986 offering a public
welcome to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning folks and
their allies, families and friends. LCM/ULCE also participates in many
other justice and peace ministries including the Community Meal,
Habitat For Humanity and Church of the Week.
LCM/ULCE
continues to be a light for Christ : a candle
for campus and community!
Ministries and Opportunities
Lutheran Campus Ministry
Lutheran Campus Ministry of St. Cloud is honored and
blessed to have a mutually supportive partnership with University
Lutheran Church of the Epiphany on behalf of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America. This unique relationship has created a
wonderful opportunity for outreach to the St. Cloud State University
student and faculty community. For more about LCM and its work or
opportunities to assist with the work of LCM, visit our Students page or contact Pastor Jayne [pastorjmt@gmail.com] or the
LCM
Peer Ministry Team [lcmstcloud@gmail.com].
Nursery
Our nursery is available during worship for any young
one who is having trouble sitting still or just needs a little
playtime. It is always staffed with qualified, capable and caring
people, most often SCSU students. Please contact Carla in the
Parish Office
[lcmulce@gmail.com] with
any
questions.
Sunday ArtsCool
Sunday ArtsCool takes the themes normally taught in
Sunday School and presents them to the students through fun arts and
crafts and other activities. Sunday ArtsCool is open to all
children ages 3-12. For more information, contact ArtsCool
Coordinator Carla Westerback [lcmulce@gmail.com].
Adult Education
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month during the academic year at 9:30am for a wonderful experience every time. All are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Carla in the Parish Office [lcmulce@gmail.com].Epiphany Council
ULCE's Epiphany Council, the decision-making body of
this church and campus ministry, meets on the first Thursday of
every month in "The Meeting Place" here at ULCE.
Meetings are open to any member of our community. Council meeting
minutes are available electronically on our e-Publications
page or in print form at the church.
Epiphany Fine Arts Program
University Lutheran Church of the Epiphany is proud to
present the Epiphany Fine Arts Program, made possible by the
Bremer-Thrivent Artist In Residence Grant. This program has been
established to provide a means of supporting and featuring local and
student artists. For more information about the program or
artists' inquiries, please contact Epiphany Fine Arts Curator Jack
Hayes.
Epiphany Arts Boutique
Display your small masterpieces, such as knit work,
jewelry, cards or photos, in the Epiphany Arts Boutique here at
ULCE. The artwork is priced and profits are shared between the
artist and ULCE.
The Epiphany Arts Boutique is located in the Epiphany
Room. There is also a special area for children's art. All
ages are welcome to participate.
If you are interested in sharing your art or would like
more information, contact Carla in the Parish Office [lcmulce@gmail.com] or
320.252.6183.
LCM/ULCE Garden of Hope
Lutheran Campus Ministry of St. Cloud is proud to
announce that we have been awarded a $1000 grant from the ELCA Hunger
Program for the establishment of a Community Garden on our site.
Food grown in our garden will be donated to Place of Hope Ministries,
with
whom
we
are
partners for Community Meals and Church of the
Week.
For more information on this awesome project, or if you
would like to
find out how you can help, contact Carla in the Parish Office [lcmulce@gmail.com] or the LCM
Peer Ministers [lcmstcloud@gmail.com].
ULCE Book Club
Join ULCE's Book Club as we read and discuss different
books each month! Check the Epiphany Light Newsletter each month
for more information, or contact Tracey Thompson at 320.654.0869.
Music Ministry
Our worship would never be the same here at ULCE without the wonderful music we are blessed with every week. Marilyn Skurdahl provides lovely piano music and Jack Hayes blesses us with his amazing guitar. If you would be interested in being considered as a substitute musician or would like to contribute your musical talents in some other way, please contact Carla in the Parish Office [lcmulce@gmail.com].ULCE Choir
Come make a joyful noise with ULCE Choir! Choir
sings on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month during the academic
year.
To join, just come to ULCE at 9:20am for practice before worship.
For additional information, contact Choir Director Ashley Sacotte.
MN Aikikai/SCSU Aikido
Experience a new way
to not only relieve stress and stay
fit, but to develop yourself as a person. Aikido class is led by
Jack Hayes Sensei and Jayne Thompson Sensei, 4th dan black belts and
certified instructors. Aikido meets from 7-9pm on Thursday and Friday
nights in the ULCE Community Center. They also meet Tuesdays in the
Martial Arts Room at the Rec
Center at SCSU's Halenback Hall. Contact Jack
Hayes for more information or visit the MN Aikikai/SCSU Aikido
website at http://www.jackhayesart.com/aikido.