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The Well

Students Convene Weekly at the Well

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University Chaplain Sara Barton gives the first sermon at the Well in spring 2022. The Well meets every Thursday at 8 p.m. Photos by Sammie Wuensche The Well provides students with the weekly opportunity to worship, reflect on a sermon and pray as a community. Senior Blake Farley, one of the Culture and Hospitality student leads for the Well, said the gathering seeks to … [Read more...] about Students Convene Weekly at the Well

Fresh Faces: Musician Dreams of Future in Ministry

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First-year Colin Wiese poses for an impromptu photoshoot on Pepperdine's Malibu campus in March. He lived at home during the fall semester, so he said he was ready to take the next step and come to Pepperdine to start finding out his purpose. Photos Courtesy of Colin Wiese First-year Integrated Marketing Communication major — soon to be Religion major — Colin Wiese said … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Musician Dreams of Future in Ministry

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

Fresh Faces: First-Year Trades Dancing Career for College Experience

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Sharon Stevens proudly holds her Pepperdine acceptance poster in May while taking senior pictures in her hometown of Moorpark, CA. After receiving a generous scholarship from Pepperdine and talking to friends and mentors, Stevens said she decided to pursue college rather than a dancing career. Photos courtesy of Sharon Stevens When faced with the tough decision of … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Trades Dancing Career for College Experience

What’s Up with Word Up

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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