LCM Leadership Profiles

Welcome! I’m so glad that your search led you to our Campus Ministry website!

If you hope to be a part of a community which will journey with you through your college experience, join our group.

If you need a safe place to ask the questions that are going 'round and 'round in your head about faith and life and how they might go together, you’ll find one with us.

If you want to talk about the Bible, and not just listen to lectures, you will find great conversation partners here.

Lutheran Campus Ministry at Mt. Carmel is an exciting place to be. But don’t take my word for it; surf this site, surf Mt. Carmel’s site (mtcarmelslo.org), but most importantly, come and see!

Yours in the journey,
Pastor Marj

Rev. Marj Funk-Pihl
Pastor of Lutheran Campus Ministry
and the congregation at Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church
pastormarj@mtcarmelslo.org
 

Hi!

Have you ever followed a mountain stream along its path? Sometimes it rushes downhill then falls over rocks and trees and sometimes you can hear it but you can’t see it. If you have ever slept by a creek at night, you also know animals gather there to drink. Life is like this. My life is like this; what about you?

I packed up my life and moved to San Luis Obispo; what about you?

Community is important to me - a place and space to safely explore the points where faith and life bounce and sometimes meet and sometimes collide; what about you?

I want to know more about the Bible and talk with others about what it says to us; what about you?

I love discovering, discussing, exploring, finding, creating, laughing and sharing. All this and more is possible; what about you?

If any of these statements strikes a chord with you, then Mt. Carmel’s Lutheran Campus Ministry is for you.

Try us on.

Come and See.

Intern Gretchen

Intern Pastor Gretchen Wagner
Intern Pastor of Lutheran Campus Ministry
and the congregation at Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church
interngretchen@mtcarmelslo.org
 

Major: Electrical Engineering
Year: 3rd Year @ Cal Poly
Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA


What do you love about LCM?
I love the welcoming atmosphere and the great fellowship. LCM has provided me a place to grow in my faith, and learn more about how it applies to my everyday life. I have made many friends through LCM, and love the accepting, approachable, and home-like environment. The delicious, free dinners are also a major highlight!

How did you hear about LCM?
I first heard about LCM at the booth at Open House Weekend when I was looking for colleges and then began attending when I came to Cal Poly.

How has LCM helped you grow in faith?
LCM has provided me a place to be open about my faith and my life in general. The open and accepting environment has allowed me to grow in my faith in ways I have never imagined. I have found ways to make my faith more personal and easier to share with others.

When I'm not at LCM, I can be found...
Hanging out with my friends and roommates, doing things like line dancing, hiking, kayaking, or playing card games.

When I really want to procrastinate I...
Like to watch TV or a movie.

One thing I want you to know about LCM...
LCM is an open, welcoming community, and you don't even have to be Lutheran to join.  

Contact Alex at ageckoguy@hotmail.com.
 

Annamarie Fuchs - Tuesday Night Worship
Brett Irwin - Cal Poly LCM Intramural Teams
Alex Wolff - Tuesday Night Bible Conversations
Allison Meier - Tuesday Night Dinners
Cami Thacher - Social Events
Kristen Field - Ecumenical/Interfaith events
- Sunday BBQs
- Community Service
- Photography/PR

Pam Wood - chair
Nancy Crotty - council liaison
Andy Frokjer
Bryan and Beverly Gingg
Dave and Cathy Sullivan
Martha and Ryan Reck