The Gathering's worship band unites to play their folksy praises to God for the first time during the new semester, August 22. New students said they were eager to find where they belong in the community. Photo by Beth Gonzales As my first week on campus began, I was eager to attend the outdoor church where many of my freshman year memories were made, The Gathering. This … [Read more...] about Body and Soul: Understand and Experience the Church Within the Woods
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President Gash Reflects on Recently Renovated Brock House
The Brock House stands mid-renovation Aug. 16, 2020. President Jim Gash moved into the house in September and said he looks forward to hosting a variety of student events there. Photo by Ali LevensPresident Jim Gash and his family moved into the newly renovated the Brock House in late September and look forward to hosting student events as soon as LA County health guidelines … [Read more...] about President Gash Reflects on Recently Renovated Brock House
Pepp Community Seeks Spiritual Connection During Virtual Semester
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
Fresh Faces: First-Year Dreams of Becoming a Pediatric Doctor to Help Kids
First-year Maggie Bendle smiles and pretends she is in Malibu while on her front porch in Saint John, Ind., in August. Bendle said she has never toured campus or visited California, and would love to jump into the Pacific Ocean. Photos courtesy of Maggie Bendle First-year Maggie Bendle said she wanted to become a doctor ever since her childhood because she is drawn to … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Dreams of Becoming a Pediatric Doctor to Help Kids
What’s Up with Word Up
Image courtesy of Launnie PhillipsWord Up is focusing on its community and planning for the upcoming semester. In the online fall 2020 semester and onwards, the organization's leaders are working to utilize faith, music and community to create a safe space for students. Word Up is an on-campus ministry designed to help students become more involved in their faith while … [Read more...] about What’s Up with Word Up
