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February 2019 Issue

In addition to our other social media platforms, you can now find photos from past events on our Flickr page here! Watch as we add more photos throughout the year.

Retreat Leader ApplicationsOpen Mar. 4 and due by Mar. 20

Upcoming Events

Of Campus Ministry

...I was stepping into the unknown, and it made me both excited and nervous. However with every patient visit, I began to see the various seasons of faith and life unfold in each person, and I was taken aback by the beauty. continue reading...

Our Photos now on Flickr!

Interfaith Prayer Lifts Us

Retreat Leader

Applications

Senior RetreatRegistration opens Apr. 2

Voices of Campus Ministry highlights students involved with Campus Ministry Programs and gives them the chance to tell their story.

Their stories and photos are shared on our social media platforms. If you are interested in participating in this popular feature, or know of someone who would like to participate, please contact our office at Campus_Ministry@creighton.edu or 402-280-2779.

TAYLOR KASHIWABARA

For me, college moves a mile a minute. I feel fortunate my Creighton experience has been full of opportunities to grow and learn, but it has made me resistant to slow down and grasp what is going on around me. It’s a weird, mixed feeling, where I want to be a part of everything but know that I have a limited time continue reading...

PATRICK DOUGHERTY

I blinked and the past three years have gone by. I have been so fortunate to spend time with incredible people and to have experiences that have shaped me into the person I am today. Through attending the Fall Adventure retreat, I learned how powerful reflecting on those experiences can be. continue reading...

LYNSI NAUMAN

Winter VIA HikeA group of juniors and seniors made it out to Fontenelle Forest again this past weekend for the annual Winter Hike. The hike continues to be a refreshing getaway for students to connect with nature, find spiritual nourishment and meet some new friends. More information on VIA can be found here!

2019 Fall Adventure RetreatRegistration opens Apr. 2

Bells of various tones lingered as sage infused the air.Sacred words of reconciliation and healing wove their way around us as we lifted our

hands and bowed our heads.Candles were lit, the light was shared, and, in harmony, we raised that light

heavenward... The annual Interfaith Prayer Service was held Wedensday, Feb. 6. The service once again provided the Creighton community the opportunity to experience a meaningful and powerful atmosphere of blending the many faiths and cultures of our students. The theme of this year was “Reconciliation: Healing, Justice, Harmony”. The students that shared their faith traditions and helped coordinate the service are a part of the Interfaith Core Team at Campus Ministry. The team will be hosting other events this year and continue to share the diverse cultural and faith backgrounds of Creighton’s students. If you would like more information on these programs, please contact Beth Samson@creighton.edu.

TaizéFeb. 21, 8:15pmSt. John’s ChurchMeditative Christian Prayer

Engage is a program which recognizes that questioning and growth are a constant part of spirituality. This community welcomes all students to share a meal while engaging with faith in a tangible way. This program is open to all Creighton students! ENGAGE

Join us for a free meal, conversation with Fr. Gillick, and reflectionTuesday, Feb. 26, 5:15pm-6:30pm in Campus Ministry. RSVP by Sunday, Feb. 24.

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Hands of Hope is a faith-based and service-focused program inviting students to go deeper in their faith lives and explore ministry of presence through experience, education, and refl ective understanding.

Participants commit to weekly service with hospice patients and regular refl ection throughout the academic year. Students do not have to embrace a particular faith perspective to participate in the program, but should be open to faith as a critical component for human dignity.

Hands of Hope

Program Components for 2019-2020Hands of Hope participants commit to the following responsibilities:

• Participate in the program for the full academic year (both Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 semesters)

• Complete all training and requirements for hospice volunteer service, as well as any additional training implemented by the Hands of Hope Student Coordinators, AseraCare Hospice staff, or Campus Ministry

• Attend and participate in all Hands of Hope service visits every Monday evening during the academic year from approximately 3:45pm - 5:00pm

• Attend and participate in all Hands of Hope refl ections every other Monday evening during the academic year from approximately 5:15pm - 6:15pm

• Attend the Opening Retreat at the beginning of the academic year.

• Attend and fully participate in a Fall Break 2019 Service and Justice Trip through the Schlegel Center for Service and Justice. (applications must be submitted by April 24, 2019 with a $50 deposit)

Interested? Contact Beth at BethSamson@Creighton.edu

Hands of Hope ApplicationsOpen now through Mar. 14

ENGAGEGrand OpeningFeb. 26, 5:15pm, dinner with Fr. Gillick at Campus Ministry

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