Inspiring Service

"I shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again." - Mahatma Gandhi

"It is when the church gives itself away in radical acts of service and compassion, expecting nothing in return, that the way of Jesus is most vividly put on display." - Rob Bell

LCM offers many opportunities so that your light may be shared with others. If you are inspired to help, feel a need for your voice to be heard, or to make a difference within in the world but don’t know where to begin, LCM is the place to start. See our calendar for details.

Four Retreats/Trips a Year

• Fall LCM retreat (October 21-23, 2011 at El Camino Pines Lutheran Camp)
• Winter Vocational Discernment Retreat with other SLO campus ministries (February 3-5, 2011 at Camp Ocean Pines)
• Spring Break service opportunities through Calpoly
• Spring LCM retreat (May 4-6, 2012 at Camp Ocean Pines)

Service Projects in the Community

Includes Make a Difference Day, Habitat for Humanity, AIDS Walk, Scavenger Hunt to Defeat Hunger, Join Hands Day, and other local events. 

Spring Break Trips

The past few years we've travelled to New Orleans, Mexico City, Minnesota, and Texas to help with disaster relief and learn about the connections between faith and social justice. In 2010, we helped build homes with our sister church in Tijuana, Mexico.  In 2011, students are encouraged to serve with their Calpoly community in a variety of service trips and opportunities.

Service to Mt. Carmel

Be an active participant in the Mt. Carmel community.  Sign up to be in Praise Band, Church Choir, serve as a lector (to read scripture), usher, communion assistant, PowerPoint or soundboard assistant, Sunday School teacher or youth group advisor. Help lead Sunday worship once a quarter on LCM Sundays.

LCM Booths on Campus

Help staff our booth for Cal Poly’s WOW Week and Open House

Fundraising Opportunities

Be a part of our fundraising events such as Chili Cook Off and Line Dance.