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THE EDGE Lutheran Campus Ministry & Art Gallery..."The Most Active Campus Ministry at CSU" invites you to become a part of an exciting and dynamic campus ministry and to get involved as a student here at CSU. We offer a creative and exciting home to share hopes and dreams, to question and explore, to laugh, serve, and to grow closer to God as we give faithful witness to Jesus Christ, the foundation of our faith journey at CSU.

The EDGE THE EDGE acts as a catalyst for reflective creativity and dialogue. Our mission is to provide and promote creative, artistic expression, educational enrichment, spiritual formation, community service, and compassionate hospitality. We've had over 10,000 visitors since we opened in 2002!

THE EDGE features a variety of local, regional, and emerging artists in our monthly art exhibitions; a diverse cadre of talented musicians, poets, singers, and performers in our Friday Night Coffeehouse and First Friday FREE Dinner, Discussion, & Performance Series. Various university professors, community leaders, and students speak on relevant topics and issues in the lives of college students and young adults at our dinners. Bible study, prayer gatherings, retreats, worship services, and much more are also offered by THE EDGE.

We seek to be a community where faith and life, heart and mind come together for the glory of God.

If you wish to be a part of this faith journey, or would like more information on anything, please feel free to contact us.

Lutheran Campus Ministry...
a place to share hopes and dreams,
to question and explore,
to laugh, to serve,
to grow closer to God along the way.
The EDGE

Did You Know...

Lutheran campus ministry began over 90 years ago in 1907, at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, when a pastor was first called to minister to Lutheran students.

The Lutheran Student Association of America (LSAA) began over 75 years ago in 1922, at a national student conference in Toledo, Ohio. In 1969, it was renamed the Lutheran Student Movement (LSM). National student gatherings are still held annually.

Lutheran Campus Ministry in Ohio is active at the following universities:

  • Ohio University (Athens)
  • Bowling Green State University
  • University of Cincinnati
  • Cleveland State University and Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland)
  • Ohio State University (Columbus)
  • Kent State University (Kent)
  • Miami University (Oxford)
  • University of Toledo

    As Lutheran Campus Ministry of Greater Cleveland continues this tradition, the ministry is carried out by the campus pastor, student interns, and our Campus Board of Directors. The current Board includes students, graduates, and other lay professional people interested in ministry to young adults.

    What's Happening at CSU at THE EDGE?

    VISIT THE EDGE!!!

  • DSL high speed wireless Internet
  • student lounge and art gallery
  • safe, fun place to gather
  • study areas
  • TV/DVD/stereo system
  • library and games
  • comfortable couches and chairs
  • kitchen
  • FREE "Fair Trade" coffee , tea

    • DSL WIRELESS INTERNET

  • high speed
  • computer network
  • laptop hot-spot, cafe tables

    • ART GALLERY

  • new monthly exhibitions
  • CSU art student exhibitions
  • emerging artists, artists of faith
  • local & regional artists
  • CSU student art exhibitions
  • paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, and mixed media

    • MONDAY & WEDNESDAY PRAYER REQUEST TABLE

  • Viking Hall Lobby (4 - 6:30 p.m. on Mon.)
  • UC-Cage (9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Wed.)
  • share prayer concerns
  • connect with students & people of faith
  • check out great Christian literature and resources

    • TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY

  • at THE EDGE Art Gallery
  • noon - 1 p.m.
  • get in touch with God and other students to grow in faith and discipleship
  • gather in a friendly atmosphere to study the Bible and discuss relevant issues
  • pray together - bring lunch; invite a friend!

    • TUESDAY AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING

  • make a lasting difference in a child's life
  • grades 2 - 7 from 3 - 4:30 p.m. each Tuesday
  • help with reading, math, spelling, computer skills, and homework
  • at Zion Lutheran, E. 30th & Prospect (5 min. from CSU); have fun & invite a friend

    • "1ST WEDNESDAYS" FREE DINNER, DISCUSSION, & PERFORMANCE SERIES

  • at THE EDGE Art Gallery
  • FREE international dinner, great food: 6 - 7:30 p.m.
  • guest speakers: discuss important issues, topics, and concerns to college students
  • guest performers: live music, groups, poets, drama, etc...
  • good time to make new friends

    • THURSDAY PRAYER GATHERING

  • noon to 1 p.m. at THE EDGE Student Lounge
  • pray for CSU students, faculty, and staff
  • bring your lunch and invite a friend!

    • FRIDAY NIGHT COFFEEHOUSE

  • at THE EDGE Art Gallery
  • 7 p.m. - midnight
  • lots of talented musicians, poets, singers
  • lots of coffee, tea, pastries
  • hang out and have a great time
  • make new friends, enjoy with old friends

    • WEEKLY SUNDAY WORSHIP

  • feed your heart, fill your soul
  • great worship with other students

    • 24 HOUR PRAYER VIGIL

  • sign up for 30 minute block of time
  • pray for all nations, CSU, city, state, nation, church, peace, justice, revival

    • STUDENT GOVERNMENT (SGA)

  • join other CSU student leaders to make a difference at CSU
  • meetings: 1st & 3rd Friday of each month: 4 - 6 p.m. in UC-1

    • FALL AND SPRING RETREATS

  • gather with college students from Ohio
  • explore questions, convictions, and issues about God
  • make new friends and relax together
  • transportation provided
  • total cost about $25

    • COLLEGE STUDENT CONFERENCES

  • meet college students from across the country
  • hear faith-challenging speakers
  • have faith renewed
  • enjoy a great time in a cool city

    • INTER-RELIGIOUS TASK FORCE (IRTF) ON CENTRAL AMERICA

  • fight poverty and oppression in our Western Hemisphere
  • work on fair trade, sweatshops, and 3rd World debt cancellation, etc...
  • think globally, act locally

    • THE EDGE:

    Where our student organization at CSU meets regularly to help plan events, do projects, "hang out," and give voice to student concerns.

    New members are always welcome!!

    ? This question mark is for new ideas you may have for other things to do this year to make Lutheran Campus Ministry at CSU a fun-filled, spiritually exciting time for everyone.

    LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!!

    Because

    EVERY DAY GOD EXCITES!!!

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