2026 Spring College Graduates This season, we have the joy of celebrating a remarkable group of graduates. Each one has walked a unique path—through late nights of studying, moments of challenge, and milestones of growth—and we give thanks for all that has brought...
One Sunday afternoon, I decided to go to Suntan City for some detox work (i.e. sauna, red light therapy, etc.). As I walked in, one of the staff, let’s call her CeeCee, smiled and was visibly excited to see me. She could barely talk! Then she said, “you’re the...
In conversation with a long-time friend, I was sharing about the work I get to do as a campus minister, here at Collegiate / Wesley. I shared about a new student who I connected with while at coffee a couple of weeks ago. This student is just now exploring her faith...
Last Sunday, I mentioned that we’ve reached the halfway point of Lent. Wow—that doesn’t seem possible! And yet, here we are. Did you give up something for Lent? Or take on a new practice? How is that going? I often joke that I gave up my New Year’s resolutions for...
Friends, thank you for being part of some exciting ministries happening here! While I’m feeling much more settled into campus ministry, there is still so much to share. One thing you may have heard is that we have “adopted” the ELCA students at Iowa State after they...
