{"id":4776,"date":"2013-08-08T14:00:18","date_gmt":"2013-08-08T21:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/?p=4776"},"modified":"2013-10-19T21:00:58","modified_gmt":"2013-10-20T04:00:58","slug":"campus-ministries-in-the-pnw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/campus-ministries-in-the-pnw\/","title":{"rendered":"Campus Ministries in the PNW"},"content":{"rendered":"<style><!--\np.padding {padding-left:.5cm;}\n--><\/style>\n<p><em>Campus Connection:<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Campus Ministries in the PNW<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>By Alissa Bertsch Johnson<\/em> | <em>Photos by various campus ministries<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Central Washington University\/Ellensburg UMC<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>(Sable, Crimson, and Black)<\/em><br \/>\nNew to CWU? Are you a young professional in Ellensburg? We\u2019d love to connect with you! Our ministry with young adults occurs on and off the campus of Central Washington University. We gather to form community, hang out, and discuss faith in daily life at a few different places:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Taize-inspired worship. On 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month, we gather at Grace Episcopal Church to worship in song and silence. A free community meal always follows the 40-minute contemplative worship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Midweek. Every Wednesday night at 7 p.m., we gather at Ellensburg UMC for food, fellowship and worship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Bible and Brew. If you are 21+ years old \u2013 mid-30s, you\u2019re more than welcome to join us at The Tav, a local pub, where we gather with a beverage in hand and talk about things that matter. We meet most Thursdays at 8 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ellensburgumc.org\/get-involved\/cwu-wesley\/\" target=\"_blank\">MORE INFO<\/a><br \/>\n<!--more Read about more featured campus ministries in the PNW!--><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Eastern Washington University\/Cheney UMC<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>(White and Red)<\/em><br \/>\nCheney UMC offers a church-based ministry to students at EWU and other young adults aimed at mixing inclusion in the activities of the general congregation with activities specifically planned by and for younger generations. In 2014, we plan to expand our on-campus presence by working cooperatively with groups like the Compassionate Interfaith Society and Pride Center, as well as co-presenting speakers and co-facilitating discussions with campus faculty and programs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cheneyumc.org\" target=\"_blank\">MORE INFO<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Evergreen State College<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>(Green and White)<\/em><br \/>\nCommon Bread is an interfaith ministry at The Evergreen State College. We aim to be \u201ca still point in your turning world.\u201d We meet at the crossroad of spiritual paths, ancient and modern, East, West, North and South. We believe that the space of the crossroad is a sacred space, cultivating interfaith dialog, contemplative practice, and holistic healing. We cherish the skills of self-nurture, listening, peace-making, and community-building. Common Bread is a safe space to share your spiritual journey. We provide support to students, faculty and staff of Evergreen.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cbread.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">MORE INFO <\/a><br \/>\nYou can contact chaplain Fred LaMotte at <a href=\"mailto:fredlamotte@gmail.com?Subject=Re: Common Bread article from The PNW News Blog\">fredlamotte@gmail.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>University of Idaho\/Moscow First UMC<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>(Black and Gold)<\/em><br \/>\nUnited Methodist Campus Ministry at the University of Idaho takes two forms.&nbsp;&nbsp;Students worshipping at&nbsp;Moscow First United Methodist Church are welcomed by peer minister, Martin Nyarko, meet&nbsp;periodically for pizza and fellowship, and offered pastoral support as needed.<\/p>\n<p>International&nbsp;student outreach has brought African students to the church, with a South Korean&nbsp;student planning to&nbsp;arrive this fall. Additionally, Bible studies, service activities, fellowship, free meals and snacks,&nbsp;and other&nbsp;support and activities&nbsp;are offered through the Campus Christian Center at the University of Idaho,&nbsp;an ecumenical ministry supported by five mainline denominational churches in Moscow.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/users.moscow.com\/fumc\/CampusMin.htm\" target=\"_blank\">MORE INFO<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>University of Puget Sound<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>(White and Maroon)<\/em><br \/>\nSpiritual life at the University of Puget Sound reflects our longstanding commitments to diversity, social justice, and critical thinking. &nbsp;Our programs are part of the college itself, and support resources for all students related to spirituality, community service, civic engagement, and social justice. &nbsp;We have robust scholarships to support student religious leadership; offer many leadership roles related to interfaith, multi-faith, and multicultural communities; and advocate for the full inclusion of persons of all races, genders, sexualities, a-religious, in all areas of campus life and society.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pugetsound.edu\/student-life\/spirituality\/\" target=\"_blank\">MORE INFO<\/a><br \/>\nContact University Chaplain Dave Wright at <a href=\"mailto:dwright@pugetsound.edu?Subject=Re: UPS article from The PNW News Blog\">dwright@pugetsound.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>University of Washington<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>(Purple and Gold)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Wesley Club at The University of Washington is a campus ministry devoted to creating an open and inclusive atmosphere where college-aged people can explore spirituality, engage justice, and journey together. &nbsp;We have created an intentional space for college-aged people to come and just be. &nbsp;Whether you study, watch TV, hang out with friends, spend time in the chapel meditating, or seek support from one of our staff members &#8211; this space is for you. &nbsp;Our space is open seven days a week. &nbsp; We also offer opportunities to engage spirituality, ethics, and justice. &nbsp;We explore those themes through our weekly spirituality group called Deep Dish, Sunday Evening Vespers, service projects, and discussion forums.<\/p>\n<p>We also do more than just think deeply about the world\u2013 we play, too! &nbsp;Whether it is exploring Seattle neighborhoods through a scavenger hunt, taking in a Mariners game, going to a local comedy club, or watching a movie &#8211; we have fun!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wesleyuw.org\" target=\"_blank\">MORE INFO<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Washington State University\/Simpson UMC<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>(Crimson and Gray)<\/em><br \/>\nThe mission of the Wesley Foundation at Washington State University is to establish and nurture a Christian student ministry at WSU and within the Simpson United Methodist Church that is broadly Wesleyan and specifically United Methodist in its witness to Jesus Christ among the WSU community. The Wesley Foundation realizes this mission by providing resources to create a community of faith at WSU and Simpson UMC that invites and encourages all students to participate in the reconciling ministry of Jesus Christ through their worship, witness, service, and play. We are an open and accepting Christian community: we strive to be in ministry with all people regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or age. On Wednesday evenings we offer our Inspire! Dinner and Fellowship program at 5 p.m. at Simpson UMC (325 NE Maple, Pullman, WA). All students are invited! Students of every Christian belief and background come together to cook for each other, share a common meal, discuss faith and worship God. In additional to our weekly gathering, students are encouraged to participate in small covenant groups, service to the Pullman community, retreats, and mission trips. Every aspect of our ministry is led by student peer ministers in partnership with our campus minister.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.simpsonumc.org\/campusministry\" target=\"_blank\">MORE INFO<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/114889951941023\/\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook: Inspire! at WSU<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Wenatchee Valley College (Omak)<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>(Black and White)<\/em><br \/>\nUnited Methodist Campus Ministry at Omak serves students at Wenatchee Valley College on the Omak Campus through feeding ministries (Snacks for Students, Water for Wisdom and Food for Finals); peer ministry (conversation, tutoring, spiritual encouragement, resources); and activities and programs to fit students\u2019 present and changing needs.<\/p>\n<p>For more info, contact UMCMO c\/o Omak United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 3411, Omak, WA 98841 or 509-826-1660.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Western Washington University\/Garden Street UMC<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>(Royal Blue, White and Blue)<\/em><br \/>\nGarden Street United Methodist College Age Ministry in Bellingham, Wash. invites and encourages young adults of all backgrounds to grow spiritually through discipleship exploration, development of spiritual gifts and leadership, fellowship, worship, and service opportunities in a safe and accepting environment. &nbsp;Students come together to be fed both physically and spiritually often making life-long friendships that support their faith in God.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fb.com\/CollegeGroupUMC\" target=\"_blank\">MORE INFO<\/a><br \/>\nContact Angie Ritchey at <a href=\"mailto:angie@gardenstreetumc.org?Subject=Re: Garden Street United Methodist College Age Ministry\">angie@gardenstreetumc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Whitworth University\/North Spokane: Covenant UMC<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>(Black and Crimson)<\/em><br \/>\nCovenant UMC is a vibrant, creative and open community of faith that has a particular call to intergenerational ministry.&nbsp; For some time, we have been the unofficial UM campus ministry for Whitworth because of our proximity, and we have a thriving, team-based ministry approach.&nbsp; We are in the process of hiring a \u2018Coordinator of Young Adult Ministries\u2019 to facilitate program and leadership development for the spiritual formation of young adults (college-aged and those beyond college).&nbsp; This is a ministry that connects with all ministries of the church, including but not limited to worship (music?!), missions, outreach, our LifeGroups and all other age-level ministries.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/covenantmethodist.org\" target=\"_blank\">MORE INFO<\/a><br \/>\nCall our office at 509-466-1768.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rqmweb.com\/results.asp?q=pnwumc&amp;resID=3697&amp;detail=Y\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Animate Faith (D2004)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/INSIGHTS_CC_animate.jpg?w=696\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"padding\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rqmweb.com\/results.asp?q=pnwumc&amp;resID=3697&amp;detail=Y\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Animate Faith (D2004)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nAnimate Faith is an entirely different way to approach small group bible study for adults. Designed with the young adult in mind, this study does not aim to provide answers but seeks instead to raise questions, to flip established ideas upside down, to stick in the heads of participants and to change people by animating their faith. To reserve this video now, e-mail <a href=\"mailto:ejohanson@pnwumc.org?Subject=Re: Animate Faith (D2004)\">The Regional Media Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\n<hr \/>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rqmweb.com\/results.asp?q=pnwumc&amp;resID=3080&amp;detail=Y\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Animate Faith (D2004)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/INSIGHTS_CC_SoulSearch.jpg?w=696\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"padding\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rqmweb.com\/results.asp?q=pnwumc&amp;resID=3080&amp;detail=Y\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Soul Searching (D4478)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nSoul Searching, on the other hand, may lead to an animated, more vibrant faith. This documentary tells the stories of two very different young people in ways that explore what teens\/young adults really think about God and religion, what their hopes and aspirations are and what research says about the effects of religion in their lives. <a href=\"mailto:ejohanson@pnwumc.org?Subject=Re: Soul Searching (D4478)\">The Regional Media Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\n<hr>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pnwumc.org\/channels\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Channels 64, August 2013\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Channels64_Cover.jpg?w=696\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"padding\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pnwumc.org\/channels\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>DOWNLOAD Channels 64, August 2013!<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nTrayvon Martin\/George Zimmerman reactions \u2022 Mission u \u2022 5 Columns of Mission Churches \u2022 UMVIMs needed through September 2013 \u2022 My Life as a Conference Treasurer \u2022 Step By Step &#8211; Ministry in Haiti \u2022 The Twitter Effect @ #pnwac13 \u2022 Salmon Creek UMC&#8217;s Meal-in-a-Peel \u2022 The Inland Northwest P.E.T. Project \u2022 Campus Connection: Campus Ministries in the PNW \u2022 Musings: Change the UMC, Change the World \u2022 Dave&#8217;s Dibble: Entertainment Bar is Rising \u2022 Adapting to Lead: A Message from our Bishop \u2022 Nurturing Elders &#038; Others: Community Conversations explore end-of-life \u2022 To subscribe to our print or web editions, e-mail <a href=\"mailto:channels@pnwumc.org?Subject=Re: Sign me up for Channels!\">Channels<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Campus Connection: Campus Ministries in the PNW By Alissa Bertsch Johnson | Photos by various campus ministries Central Washington University\/Ellensburg UMC (Sable, Crimson, and Black) New to CWU? Are you a young professional in Ellensburg? We\u2019d love to connect with you! 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