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April 27, 2018

Finlandia Brings Mobile Food Pantry to Ontonagon

On April 19, 2018 Finlandia Students and Staff traveled to Ontonagon High School to help feed 271 individuals, representing 1050 family members in the community.

“More people came through after registration was closed, but we got to give all the food away to local families. Ontonagon [High School] was pleased and Feeding America was thrilled with the event,” said Soren Schmidt, Campus Pastor.

All 16,115 pounds of food was given away by the end of the night. Finlandia University students were bussed [...]

March 8, 2018

Mobile Food Pantry coming to Ontonagon on April 19, 2018

Residents of Ontonagon County are invited to a Mobile Food Pantry on Thursday, April 19 beginning at 4 at Ontonagon High School. The event is being put on by Finlandia University, Ontonagon Area School District, Feeding America West Michigan and the Western U.P. Food Bank.

The Mobile Pantry will contain a variety of foods, including fresh produce. Clients will not have to show identification or proof of income to receive food. They will be required to provide basic contact information and [...]

December 6, 2017

Finlandia Campus Ministry participating in Progressive Dinner on Sunday

Finlandia University’s Campus Ministry Program has been invited to participate in a Progressive Dinner on Sunday as part of a Cooperative Campus Ministries program in association with Michigan Technological University.

FinnU students and employees are invited to join in the event, which takes place Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. The Progressive Dinner involves walking from place to place with people of all faiths, sharing not only in food, but in fellowship and discussion. If you wish to provide a dish to [...]

October 18, 2017

First Gathering for Fellowship of Christian Athletes is Sunday

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a new group on Finlandia’s campus and will be having their first meeting on Sunday, October 22 at 4 p.m. in the Shawn Wickersheim Memorial Student Lounge in the Paavo Nurmi Center. Students, coaches, staff and faculty are invited to stop by for food, fun and fellowship.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Finlandia University

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) allows for students to have spiritual growth and fellowship in a positive and fun atmosphere! FCA focuses on [...]

September 28, 2017

Student needs pantry available to all Finlandia students

Finlandia University’s mission has always been about making college as accessible as possible for students. Part of that mission in today’s iteration of the university is The Table, a pantry available to all students that provides food and other basic essentials to students in need.

“In order for a student to maximize personal growth while at FinnU, they need to have all of their basic needs met,” Rev. Soren Schmidt said. “At The Table, we make sure that no [...]

September 18, 2017

Volunteers needed for Mobile Food Pantry in Baraga

Volunteers are still needed to help at the Mobile Food Pantry to be hosted in Baraga on Wednesday, September 27. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. and is being hosted by Finlandia University Campus Ministry, Feeding America West Michigan, Western U.P. Food Bank and Baraga Area Schools in the parking lot of Baraga High School.

Learn more about the Mobile Food Pantry

“We’ll need dozens of volunteers starting early Wednesday afternoon,” said Rev. Soren Schmidt, Campus Pastor at FinnU. “The [...]

September 14, 2017

Soup & Meet with Campus Ministry continues next Wednesday

At 5 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month Finlandia University Campus Ministry will be hosting Soup & Meet at Chapel of St. Matthew. This is a great opportunity to gather with your peers at the university, as well as enjoy a delicious meal, including soup and refreshments.

This year the event will feature celebrity chefs most weeks, including Denise Vandeville from the international School of Art & Design, Alana Nolan from North Wind Books and more! Vandeville [...]

September 11, 2017

Mobile food pantry coming to Baraga on September 27

Finlandia University, Baraga Area Schools, Feeding America West Michigan and Western U.P. Food Bank teaming up

Students volunteering during a Mobile Food Pantry that was held on Finlandia’s campus in the fall of 2015. This fall’s mobile food pantry is at Baraga Area Schools on Wednesday, September 27, 2017.

Finlandia University Campus Ministry, Feeding America West Michigan, Western U.P. Food Bank and Baraga Area Schools are working together to bring a mobile [...]

September 6, 2017

Season two of Second Tuesday Recital Series begins September 12

On Tuesday, September 12 Finlandia University Campus Ministry will host the first Second Tuesday Recital Series of the new year. This event features poetry, music, dancing and acting in Finlandia’s Chapel of St. Matthew. The event will be from 12:30 to 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month.

“This is being done to support the performing arts at Finlandia,” Campus Pastor Soren Schmidt said. “These events are open to any and all Finlandia community members, and should be a great [...]

August 24, 2017

The Table seeking donations to start school year

Finlandia University is proud host to The Table: Student Needs Pantry & Services, which was made available do to generous support of the Seibert Lutheran Foundation to provide those in need with food and basic essentials.

To start the school year with full shelves, The Table is seeking your donations!

How to help The Table

Finlandia University’s The Table is stocked entirely by donations from caring individuals and groups who are committed to helping “The Table” and those Finlandia students in need. [...]

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