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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!
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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.
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