University Church of Christ Malibu (UCC) had been Pepperdine University’s sole on-campus Church of Christ for over 53 years, but that changed when Waves Church began in Fall 2023. The announcement of Waves Church’s establishment was made during a Sunday morning worship service at University Church in June of 2023. Waves Church officially opened about two months later Aug. … [Read more...] about Waves Church, University Church Reflect a Shifting Pepperdine
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Religiously Unaffiliated: Pepperdine Reflects the Growing National Trend
Editor’s note: *This story contains an anonymous source to protect the individual’s privacy. Christianity among Americans is dwindling and Pepperdine faculty members are seeing the effects themselves despite the University’s Church of Christ roots. Religion and Philosophy Professor Rachel Collins and Falon Barton, University Church of Christ campus minister, are … [Read more...] about Religiously Unaffiliated: Pepperdine Reflects the Growing National Trend
A Space Made For ‘Unfiltered’ Conversations
Unfiltered is a new weekly discussion meant to bridge the gap between all secular and sacred questions, said Falon Barton, the campus minister for the University Church of Christ Malibu. Barton is also a former editor for the Graphic. The purpose of the group is to better love the Lord, the community and creation. Unfiltered is hosted on Thursdays at 6 p.m., at the … [Read more...] about A Space Made For ‘Unfiltered’ Conversations
Students Grapple With Graduating Early
Students dressed in cap and gown as the class of 2022 walks across Alumni Park during graduation. Students are moving into the workforce, obtaining further degrees and more. Photo by Lucian Himes As the spring 2023 semester comes to an end and graduation approaches, some students said finances are a driving force when deciding to graduate early. Others said they simply want … [Read more...] about Students Grapple With Graduating Early
Malibu Faith Leaders Speak on Student Attendance in Church
Pepperdine students gather for an evening Bible study in Malibu Gathering's Pastor Brian Kelly’s backyard. The devotion was led by church member Cheyene Renner. Photo courtesy of Meagen Renner Malibu faith leaders said they are working to support Pepperdine students and increase their church attendance. In a September Graphic survey of 135 students, only 23% of students said … [Read more...] about Malibu Faith Leaders Speak on Student Attendance in Church
