Over the last week, I've met up with each of our four student leaders to ask them this question: "If you were to return to University Lutheran in ten years, what would you want it to look like?" Zoe, Evan, Caroline, and Austin gave me pretty unique answers, and I really enjoyed the conversations we were able to have. They all wanted our campus ministry to grow, but each of them had a different vision for how that might look. I'm hoping that I can take the information I gleaned and utilize it as we start planning for next semester/year.
I led Vespers last night, and we rounded out our discussion on the "Semi-Circle", or pendulum, which is a visual demonstration of the balance of work and rest in our lives. Every time I lead Vespers, I am reminded of the fact that while I have good ideas, the people I'm leading often have better ones. I particularly appreciated the way we were able to connect the three "Life Shapes" we've gone through thus far. It's strange to think that next week will be our last Vespers of the semester. Time is going by so quickly!
Recently, one of the highlights of my week has been our staff meetings. Pastor Jay, Matt and I get along so well that we spend half of our hour-long meetings laughing. Sometimes it might be good to spend less time laughing and more time being productive, but the relationship the three of us have is just delightful.
This morning, Pastor Jay and I went to the Interfaith Council meeting. It was a small group today, but that ended up being fun, because the atmosphere was more relaxed. We had a discussion that ranged from building projects to the Intervarsity problem in California. I enjoyed having the opportunity to get to know some of the other campus ministers more.
Last weekend I did many fun things with many fun people. I went to Waterworks and had some apple cider with Gary, hung out at our tailgate with Liz and Cricket, went to a skate rink with Anna and her friends, and witnessed the phenomenon of Bubble Soccer. Yes, this is a thing. It's hilarious. Also, if you want to hear a good story about what happens when your door is broken, give me a call. ;)
I'll leave you with this: my mother is a superhero. Who goes to set something up at church at the break of dawn, accidentally cuts their finger, goes to the hospital and gets stitches, and then goes back to church to continue helping? Only someone with true dedication. You rock, Mom!
One picture this week, of the hilarity of Bubble Soccer:
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