Random Encounters or No? You Decide.

Random Encounters or No? You Decide.

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...
Are You Engaged?

Are You Engaged?

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...
Lenten Journey…Making Space

Lenten Journey…Making Space

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...
Our “Adopted” Friends

Our “Adopted” Friends

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...
A “Last” Weekly Word from Pastor Lee

A “Last” Weekly Word from Pastor Lee

Today marks the last “Weekly Word from Pastor Lee” here in the CW Current. I started writing a weekly reflection when we changed our communication format last summer. I love that you’ve been reading it! But this is the last of that series.  Fear not, though, because...