Christian Reformed Campus Ministry - Undergraduate Ministry

Summer 2006

For those students and young adults in the London area over the summer months, these activities aim ot provide a place of hospitality and discipleship.

Young Adult Bible Study

This summer, we plan to gather to study a Christian perspective on human sexuality. We will meet Wednesdays from 6.30-8.30pm. The first half hour of our time together will be enjoying dessert and socializing together. Then, from about 7:00-8:30pm will be our time looking at various aspects of this contemporary issue. The last week of each month will be a social activity instead of a study time. Feel free to send an email if you'd like a copy of the schedule.

Regional Student and Young Adult Retreat

"WHERE THE RUBBER HITS THE ROAD" is ultimately the spot where direction & intention collide. In the Christian faith, we often say we believe but our faith sometimes has little to do with our daily decisions and choices. That is what this weekend is about: Steering the road of life and of faith to where the rubber hits the road. April 28-30 at Pearce Williams Retreat Centre. The speaker will be Ace Clarke, a member of an outlaw biker gang for 17 years, transformed the night he gave his life to Christ. He is a Pastor in Hamilton at The Joshua Center, an area known for its dealers and high crime. Cost is $75. Registration and further information is available in this brochure.

wrightremixed: N. T. Wright Goes Clubbing in Toronto

Internationally renowned biblical scholar N.T. (Tom) Wright will be clubbing in Toronto on May 9. That's right, the Bishop of Durham (affectionately dubbed in some circles, "the Bish") is going to make a rare appearance at the Revival Night Club (got to love that name) together with dj teknostep, hip-hop MC illSeer, as well as local singer-songwriters Julia Churchill and Alison Hari-Singh. In the midst of the music Brian Walsh will interview the Bish and then there'll be lots of time for question and answer with the crowd. For the full details, registration, costs, etc. check out www.empireremixed.com. But move fast, our capacity is limited to 250.

Christian Reformed Campus Ministry Annual North American Conference

May 17-19 at the University of Illinois, Chapmaign-Urbana. This year's theme is "The Mindful Pastor: Pastoring a University Parish" and registration will open in April for all those who are not members of the Christian Reformed Campus Minister's Association. Check back for more details.

"Embedding Christian Values in Science and Technology"

The 61st annual meeting of the American Scientific Affiliation will take place at Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, July 28-31. This will be a top-notch conference on the relationships between Christian values and science and technology, with speakers such as US Congresman Vern Ehlers, bioethecist Hessel Bouma III, Celia Deane-Drummond from the University of Chester in the U.K., Rudolf Jaenisch of the Whitehead Institute at MIT, Karen Lebacqz of the Yale University Interdisciplinary Center for Bioethics, and Francis Collins, director of the National Human Genome Research Institute at the National Institutes of Health. The mix of speakers and workshops will touch on some of society's hot-button issues vis a vis the intersections of faith and science. "We'll be looking at everything from the ethics of human stem cells to evolution and how life began to the proper role of biotechnology in growing our food," says Bouma, whose expertise is medical ethics. "These are the issues that are the fodder for the nation's biggest and best newspapers, for the country's broadcast networks and for a growing number of blogs and websites that examine science and religion."

Nidus Festival 2006

"Feel the current...Faith...Arts...Justice." A festival for people from all streams of Christian faith with music, arts, keynotes, worship, dialogue, drama and dance. Three days to express faith, celebrate through arts, and seek justice to stop AIDS. Kitchener, Aug. 4-6. Check out www.nidus2006.ca for further info. I'll be there as a staffer, helping the festival go smoothly--think about joining me for the weekend!

Practicing Resurrection Camping Trip and Conference

Practicing Resurrection is a conference for city and country folks of all ages who are interested in exploring the outdoors, farm life and faith practice in a rural setting in central Ontario, about two hours northeast of Toronto. Throughout the week, both formal and informal opportunities for gathering will affirm our desire for rest and refreshment, while challenging us to new ways of thinking about living into our deepest values in all areas of life.

The entire conference will span from August 7-13; however, that time will be divided into two parts. Monday through Thursday will be a time for people to gather informally, enjoying the local area in whatever way they see fit, from swimming and canoeing to helping with garden and farm chores. The formal conference will commence on Friday morning and end with a worship service on Sunday morning. This second portion of the week will involve workshops, keynote addresses, kids' activities and a common Saturday evening meal. The keynote address will be delivered by Norman Wirzba, an author and professor who focuses on the connection between faith and agrarianism. Workshops will cover such topics as food, housing, industrial design, peacemaking, sustainable agriculture, economics, canning, the arts, eco-tourism and more.

Since this is a first conference for both Russet House Farm and *culture is not optional, registration is limited to 100 participants, so do some thinking and plan to join us for an invigorating week!

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Cultivating a Christian Worldview Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Students Contact info.	Summer 2006 For those students and young adults in the London area over the summer months, these activities aim ot provide a place of hospitality and discipleship. Young Adult Bible Study This summer, we plan to gather to study a Christian perspective on human sexuality. We will meet Wednesdays from 6.30-8.30pm. The first half hour of our time together will be enjoying dessert and socializing together. Then, from about 7:00-8:30pm will be our time looking at various aspects of this contemporary issue. The last week of each month will be a social activity instead of a study time. Feel free to send an email if you'd like a copy of the schedule. Regional Student and Young Adult Retreat "WHERE THE RUBBER HITS THE ROAD" is ultimately the spot where direction & intention collide. In the Christian faith, we often say we believe but our faith sometimes has little to do with our daily decisions and choices. That is what this weekend is about: Steering the road of life and of faith to where the rubber hits the road. April 28-30 at Pearce Williams Retreat Centre. The speaker will be Ace Clarke, a member of an outlaw biker gang for 17 years, transformed the night he gave his life to Christ. He is a Pastor in Hamilton at The Joshua Center, an area known for its dealers and high crime. Cost is $75. Registration and further information is available in this brochure. wrightremixed: N. T. Wright Goes Clubbing in Toronto Internationally renowned biblical scholar N.T. (Tom) Wright will be clubbing in Toronto on May 9. That's right, the Bishop of Durham (affectionately dubbed in some circles, "the Bish") is going to make a rare appearance at the Revival Night Club (got to love that name) together with dj teknostep, hip-hop MC illSeer, as well as local singer-songwriters Julia Churchill and Alison Hari-Singh. In the midst of the music Brian Walsh will interview the Bish and then there'll be lots of time for question and answer with the crowd. For the full details, registration, costs, etc. check out www.empireremixed.com. But move fast, our capacity is limited to 250. Christian Reformed Campus Ministry Annual North American Conference May 17-19 at the University of Illinois, Chapmaign-Urbana. This year's theme is "The Mindful Pastor: Pastoring a University Parish" and registration will open in April for all those who are not members of the Christian Reformed Campus Minister's Association. Check back for more details. "Embedding Christian Values in Science and Technology" The 61st annual meeting of the American Scientific Affiliation will take place at Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, July 28-31. This will be a top-notch conference on the relationships between Christian values and science and technology, with speakers such as US Congresman Vern Ehlers, bioethecist Hessel Bouma III, Celia Deane-Drummond from the University of Chester in the U.K., Rudolf Jaenisch of the Whitehead Institute at MIT, Karen Lebacqz of the Yale University Interdisciplinary Center for Bioethics, and Francis Collins, director of the National Human Genome Research Institute at the National Institutes of Health. The mix of speakers and workshops will touch on some of society's hot-button issues vis a vis the intersections of faith and science. "We'll be looking at everything from the ethics of human stem cells to evolution and how life began to the proper role of biotechnology in growing our food," says Bouma, whose expertise is medical ethics. "These are the issues that are the fodder for the nation's biggest and best newspapers, for the country's broadcast networks and for a growing number of blogs and websites that examine science and religion." Nidus Festival 2006 "Feel the current...Faith...Arts...Justice." A festival for people from all streams of Christian faith with music, arts, keynotes, worship, dialogue, drama and dance. Three days to express faith, celebrate through arts, and seek justice to stop AIDS. Kitchener, Aug. 4-6. Check out www.nidus2006.ca for further info. I'll be there as a staffer, helping the festival go smoothly--think about joining me for the weekend! Practicing Resurrection Camping Trip and Conference Practicing Resurrection is a conference for city and country folks of all ages who are interested in exploring the outdoors, farm life and faith practice in a rural setting in central Ontario, about two hours northeast of Toronto. Throughout the week, both formal and informal opportunities for gathering will affirm our desire for rest and refreshment, while challenging us to new ways of thinking about living into our deepest values in all areas of life. The entire conference will span from August 7-13; however, that time will be divided into two parts. Monday through Thursday will be a time for people to gather informally, enjoying the local area in whatever way they see fit, from swimming and canoeing to helping with garden and farm chores. The formal conference will commence on Friday morning and end with a worship service on Sunday morning. This second portion of the week will involve workshops, keynote addresses, kids' activities and a common Saturday evening meal. The keynote address will be delivered by Norman Wirzba, an author and professor who focuses on the connection between faith and agrarianism. Workshops will cover such topics as food, housing, industrial design, peacemaking, sustainable agriculture, economics, canning, the arts, eco-tourism and more. Since this is a first conference for both Russet House Farm and *culture is not optional, registration is limited to 100 participants, so do some thinking and plan to join us for an invigorating week!
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