Ministries offer answers to questioning seekers

For students striving to find a religious foundation or a support system for their existing faith, GCSU has a large variety of ministries, predominantly Christian.

Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM)
Mission Statement: “Baptist Collegiate Ministries at Georgia College and State University is a Christ-centered, church-related organization focusing on learning, living and sharing our faith in partnership with the local Church. We commit to challenge and equip one another and our community to strive for maturity in faith and practice.”
Weekly gathering: Tuesdays “Synergy,” a service featuring a speaker and worship each week, is offered at 8 p.m. at the BCM House.
Other ministries offered:
 Thursdays: Fellowship time, including trivia nights, game nights and karaoke nights, at 7 p.m.
 First Tuesday: Once a month, before Synergy, there is a free dinner open to anyone starting at 6:30 p.m.
 The BCM offers seven bible study groups to be apart of, ranging in topics and group type.
 Local missions opportunities, such as visiting local nursing homes and the children’s hospital in Macon.

Campus Catholics
Mission Statement: “Campus Catholics is a religious organization with a mission that is focused on ministering to the Catholic students of GCSU. We strive to grow in our spiritual walk with Christ, by strengthening our intimate relationship with Him through the sacraments, and other gifts of the Church”.
Weekly gathering: Tuesdays “Christian Life” at 8 p.m. in Flannery O’Conner Hall at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Campus Outreach
Mission Statement: “To glorify God by building up laborers on the campus for the lost world.”
Weekly gathering: Tuesdays “180″ at 7:30 p.m. usually located in Peabody Auditorium. 180 provides a message fitting the topic series for the semester. Everyone is welcome.
Other ministries offered:
 Sundays: Prayer time located at Covenant Presbyterian Church at 9 p.m.

House Church
Mission Statement: “A community of people that are commited to trying to figure out and follow the teachings of Jesus together.” (House Church is not a GCSU student funded ministry.)
Weekly meeting: Mondays at 9 p.m. at “The Brown House” (W. Macintosh Street) and “The White House” (111 N. Columbia Street)

The Wesley Foundation
Mission Statement: “To bring glory to God by reaching out to the college, community and individuals. Invade the college culture, impact the community and lead people deeper into Christ.”
Weekly meeting: Wednesdays at 8 p.m. in Magnolia Ballroom (Feb. 18 in Peabody Auditorium)
Other ministries offered:
 Sundays: Dance/Drama/Sign Language at 6 p.m. in the Wesley House
 Mondays: Personal Prayer in the Prayer Room from 6-9 p.m.

An Alternative Choice:
Unorganized

Mission Statement: “Unorganized is a comfortable, open social space for GCSU Students who aren’t part of mainstream organized religion.”
Weekly gathering: Mondays at 7 p.m. in Chappell Hall- Meeting/Conference room.

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