COLLEGE STUDENTS
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Lutheran campus ministry is a ministry by Lutherans for everyone to join in sacred community and be loved and welcome for who you have been created by God. We are here to love you and provide a place for all undergrad and grad students to have a home away from home while you are in school. LCM Charleston is a ministry of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, the LuMin Network of the ELCA, and South Carolina Synod.
EVENTS
Each week during the school year we gather around food, fellowship, and faith.
Sundays – 10AM Worship with St. Matt’s followed by LCM Brunch
Wednesdays – 6PM Dinner & Worship, 7PM Bible Study
Thursdays – 10:00AM Coffee and Conversation at Kudu Coffeehouse
Each semester we offer a variety of fun events like our fall retreat, a spring break trip, beach days, service opportunities with the St. Matt’s Service Ministry, supporting the Cougar Food Pantry, climbing the steeple, or going to the fair!
Luthern Campus Ministry Charleston is an inclusive community. You are welcomed and affirmed here! Come as you are… seriously.
Upcoming Events
- Adopt-A-Cougar event – Sept 9, 2026
- Coffee on Campus – Sept 30th 11-1
- Spring Break Mission Trip to Canon Buena Vista, Baja California, Mexico – Feb 28 – Mar 5, 2027
- Annual Graduate and Alumni Banquet – April 30, 2027 at 6:30PM
SPRING BREAK 2027
What is Lantern Hill?
Lantern Hill is a nonprofit in Baja California, Mexico dedicated to community development and education support for children and families. Our campus ministry partners with Lantern Hill to offer students the opportunity to serve, learn, and grow through immersive short-term mission trips.
What will we do?
During the week, we will engage in relationship building with the local community, play with kids, and serve by helping in the center with the kids, the kitchen, and some construction projects! We also do some fun things like go shopping, get awesome food, and go to the beach!
Trip includes:
- Lodging at Lantern Hill
- Food (home-cooked Mexican meals)
- All transportation and worksite fees
- A day at the beach and markets
- Cross-cultural experiences
Trip Highlights:
- Participate in meaningful service with local partners
- Develop cross-cultural relationships
- Experience intentional Christian community
- LOTS OF FUN!
Registration deadline is October 1st. To reserve your spot, please talk with Pastor A.J. and pay the $150 registration fee by Oct. 1.
Total Cost: $675 *Scholarships available, please do not let the cost stop you if you want to participate!
Alumni & Friends
Thank you for your prayer, good vibes, financial and culinary support of LCM! We couldn’t do it without you! Sign up for the LCM Alumni and Friends Newsletter
Get involved
You can learn more about LCM by reaching out to Pastor A.J., check us out on Facebook or Instagram, or just stop by anytime!
Find our on-campus events and collaborations on Cougar Connect
Support LCM
We’re committed to caring for students, providing a place to grow, and exploring God’s work in our lives. Your gift would help us propel our mission and care for these beloveds!
Here are some ways your gifts could make a difference:
- $25 Registration for the Fall LCM Retreat for One Student
- $75 One LCM Wednesday Night Meal
- $150 Coffee & Conversation at Kudu for a Month
- $300 Send One Student on Spring Break
- $500 Support for Students in Need
- $1600 Stipend for Student Ministry Assistant for One Semester