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You Ask, We Answer: What does spirituality look like at PLU?

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Three students stand side-by-side outside in the evening at PLU's annual Celebration of light. Each are holding a candle in a cup - the candle held by the student on the left is unlit, while the student in the middle is lighting their candle from the student on the right.
January 9, 2026
By Guest Blogger: Pastor Jen Rude
PLU University Pastor

You’re more than your major, your GPA, or your spot on the team. You’re a whole person. And at PLU, we believe that your spiritual life – however you define it – is a vital part of that whole. This belief in wholeness is rooted in the Lutheran tradition (ELCA) that founded PLU – a tradition known for its radical welcome, value of interfaith relationships, and commitment to justice.

As a student, spirituality at PLU could look like attending chapel (a 20-minute sacred pause in the day), participating in an interfaith event, having a classroom discussion about life’s big questions, volunteering at Community Meal, or taking a “nature break” among the beautiful big trees on campus.

Whether you are committed to a faith practice, still searching for answers, or simply focused on leading an ethical life, PLU is a place where you are encouraged to be your full, curious, and whole self. And, if you don’t quite know who that is yet, know that PLU is ready to explore that journey with you.

PLU Campus Ministry

PLU Campus Ministry seeks to welcome and affirm every member of the PLU community as we collectively respond to the spiritual call to justice and transformation.