This is the time of year again, the time for students from all over the world to come to the UK for a university experience. This 'invasion' is a good thing. Those students will challenge the values of the people who are here. Sometimes those students will be in conflict with the people here. Conflict can be a good thing. It's a tremendous learning experience. Remember, not everyone thinks the same way as you!

So, if you're reading this, and if you're preparing to invade or preparing to be invaded, hopefully you can see some good to all of this. In Lutheran churches this year, the Gospel texts are from the Gospel according to Mark. From that perspective, Jesus enters the scene rather forcefully--in traditional terms, like a lion--and causes no small amount of conflict. Certainly some good things came from THAT invasion!

And for all the invading Lutheran students, please feel free to contact a nearby Lutheran pastor who can serve as chaplain for you. If you are doing the invading, a 'military' chaplain might be just the thing during these 'difficult' times.

Labels: Lutheran chaplains

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