Tel: 540-951-1000
Tel: 540-951-1000
Luther Memorial Lutheran Church Blacksburg
Welcome!
Luther Memorial Lutheran Church Blacksburg
Welcome!
A Prayer of St Augustine
Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I may love only what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, that I may defend all that is holy. Guard me, O Holy
Spirit, that I myself may always be holy. Amen.
This prayer's focus seems perfect for the season of Lent, the one liturgical season of the church’s calendar year that focuses on humanity: for six weeks leading up to Jesus’ final days and his glorious Easter resurrection, we are called to reflect on and confess our individual and corporate sin; we are called to sacrificial giving and service to relieve human suffering; we are called to reconcile with the estranged; we are called to grow closer to our Creator God through worship, reading Scripture and prayer. In Lent, the focus is on us, as we journey alongside Jesus in the wilderness, counting the cost of our sins as individuals and as a society.
Augustine (354-430) knew full well the scope of human sin: born to an affluent Berber family in North Africa, Augustine was raised by his devout Christian mother Monica but was sent to Rome to continue his education. He lived a hedonistic lifestyle, rejecting Christianity in favor of philosophy. Then Augustine met Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, who inspired Augustine to return to Christianity and serve the Church. Augustine become a priest and was eventually appointed Bishop of Hippo in North Africa; his theological works inspired Martin Luther, among many others.
My prayer for you this Lenten season is that you might use St Augustine’s prayer to frame your daily devotions, as a reminder that God has acted for us in Christ Jesus to forgive all our sins. In gratitude for God’s mercy, we hold the baptismal responsibility of aligning our words, thoughts and actions with God’s expectations for human life, as outlined in the Ten Commandments. May all that we think, say and do be holy, to glorify God in Christ Jesus. ~Peace to all here, Pastor Monica
About Us
Calendar
Reconciling in Christ
Reconciling in Christ
Please check our online church calendar regularly to find out about upcoming events, activities, fellowship and worship services in Blacksburg.
Reconciling in Christ
Reconciling in Christ
Reconciling in Christ
As an RIC congregation, we provide a safe church and worship space for LGBTQIA+ folks and families in the Blacksburg area, and a place where ALL can grow in faith and in community. We welcome people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Worship
Reconciling in Christ
The Well Campus Ministry
We worship on Sundays at 10 am. You may also view our worship services at your convenience on our YouTube channel, or call (540) 951-1000 and press # to hear a recorded Gospel & Sermon.
The Well Campus Ministry
The Well Campus Ministry
The Well Campus Ministry
We are a student-led campus ministry in Blacksburg that meets weekly for dinner, Bible study, and worship. We serve God in all that we do AND we enjoy discussing tough questions that come up living on a college campus.
Faith Formation
The Well Campus Ministry
Community Outreach
We offer faith formation classes for all ages - from middle school to high school, adults and seniors. Confirmation classes are also held regularly. Find out about all of the classes and opportunities our church offers for you!
Community Outreach
The Well Campus Ministry
Community Outreach
Our congregation strives to live out their faith and extend Christian compassion through many community outreach programs which both increase awareness of human need and respond to that need in tangible ways. Volunteers are always needed for our church outreach in the Blacksburg area!
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