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msmmmmmmmmmw Idi^w Shalom Oregon Hillel w The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life I Welcome back to all new and returning students! • Thursday, Sept. 26th, 6 pm )tion in the EMU Alsea Room, groups on campus and in the community. “Noshes” (snacks) provided. • Friday, Sept. 27th, 6 pm “Kabblat Shabbat” Services (Welcoming in the ■ Day of Rest), student-led at the Hillel house. ‘Simchat Torah” Service (Celebrate the receiving of the Torah). At Temple Beth Israel, meet at Hillel at 6:30 pm to carpool. • Sunday, Sept. 29th, 5 pm Welcome BBQ and “Simchat Torah” Celebration. At the Hillel House. • Tuesday, Oct. 1st, 6 pm “Can a Table Stand on Three Legs?” Hors d’ouvres and dessert reception with Avraham Infeld. At the Hillel House. Don’t forget to 1059 Hilyard Eugene, OR 97401 hillel@darkwing.tioregon.edu (541) 343-8920 calendar of events! mmmmmmmst Campus groups celebrate many different faiths The University has a diverse selection of religious groups on and near campus that encourage students to join Jenni Schultz News Editor The kinds of faith University stu dents practice is as diverse as the population of the world. And it appears that almost every faith has a like-minded group avail able on campus. From Hillel to the Asian Christian Fellowship, students have a variety of worship or religious study options available. Many of the groups are lo cated on or near campus. Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship is located in Suite 20 of the EMU. They offer a community of “cell” groups that have several commit ments: To grow in their love for God, each other and in their desire to share Jesus with others, according to the group’s Web site. A “cell” group is similar to small group bible study with focuses on re lationships, worship, bible study and evangelism. Another group is Koinonia, locat ed at 1414 Kincaid St. It is a small congregation which offers more of a study type approach to religion. On Tuesday nights, the group hosts a supper and fellowship. On Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. they offer a brown-bag lunch discus sion. A bible study is held on Thurs day afternoons. “People can come talk about cur rent events, life and ask questions,” the Rev. Ann Bowersox said. “We are a Presbyterian campus ministry with a more progressive attitude.” The Wesley Foundation is a con gregation located at 1236 Kincaid St. According to the foundation’s mission statement, this interde nominational church has a pro gressive view of the world and en courages those of all walks of life to be members: "People can come talk about current events, life and ask questions Rev. Ann Bowersox Koinonia Center “We recognize the discrimina tion inflicted upon gay, lesbian and bisexual persons within our Christ ian community. After a year of con tinuous study, we have decided to take a stand and work to end this discrimination, which we believe does not reflect God's love, grace and justice.” Campus Crusade for Christ is an interdenominational Christian group on campus. Its main emphasis is evangelical, with a goal of helping students grow in their faith. Another organization is Hillel, the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life. With about 1,000 Jewish stu dents at the University, Hillel seeks Turn to Faith, page 19B Central Lutheran Church Holy Communion every (Sunday at 8:15 AM, 10:45 AM, 6:30 PM Looking for a place to live this fall? Central Lutheran Church sponsors Christus House, a Christian student living cooperative. Call (541) 687-0145 for more information and to learn about current openings. 18th & Potter 6t • (541) 345-0395 www.welcometocentral.org
