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Pepp Community Seeks Spiritual Connection During Virtual Semester

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Art by Ally ArmstrongAs students, faculty and staff usher in another semester of exclusively virtual events, community members continue to have their faiths impacted by Zoom fatigue and a lack of in-person connection.The online fall semester led to lower engagement in student-led ministry and difficulty connecting to others for many students, said Rachel Collins, assistant … [Read more...] about Pepp Community Seeks Spiritual Connection During Virtual Semester

Rabbi Unites Religious Communities at Pepp

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Photo Courtesy of Ari SchwarzbergCelebrating his third year as rabbi in residence, Ari Schwarzberg has been providing mentorship for over 30 students and continues to enrich students' experience by leading the Jewish Culture Club's convocation program.The convo is a requirement for Brenden Mann scholars of the Diane and Guilford Glazer Institute for Jewish Studies, but it is … [Read more...] about Rabbi Unites Religious Communities at Pepp

Crossroads and “State of Grace” Spark Conversation about LGBTQ+ and Christianity

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Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine CrossroadsCrossroads and the Pepperdine community explored tough questions about the LGBTQ+ community and Christianity at Crossroads' first convo. Crossroads, Pepperdine's LGBTQ+ and allies club, hosted their first convocation event Tuesday, April 2, in hopes of starting a conversation on the "intersection of faith and sexual identity," according to … [Read more...] about Crossroads and “State of Grace” Spark Conversation about LGBTQ+ and Christianity

Give Convo a Chance

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Art by Ally ArmstrongOne of the most distinct ways that Pepperdine upholds its Church of Christ roots is through the Convocation requirement. According to Pepperdine's website, Convo is intended "to help Pepperdine students build Christian faith, affirm Christian values, and address the moral and ethical dimensions of current issues."However, for some, Convocation is tedious at … [Read more...] about Give Convo a Chance

Pepp Veritas Forum Discusses Evangelicalism

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Photos Courtesy of Erin MillerOn Monday, Feb. 11, the same day as the Westboro Baptist Church picketed the Malibu campus, the Pepperdine Veritas Club is holding its annual forum on the meaning of Evangelicalism in the current world.The Pepperdine Veritas Club is looking forward to its annual forum, entitled "Evangelicalism: Love or Fear?" which will take place tonight at 7 in … [Read more...] about Pepp Veritas Forum Discusses Evangelicalism