8BThe Daily Tar HeelThursday, June 28, 1990
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Questioning college students find campus religious groups
By LAURA FRANCIS
and CRAIG ALLEN
Staff Writers
Philosophical questioning typically
accompanies the development of the
mind. And for many, questioning occurs
during the college years, when they find
themselves challenging their beliefs,
leading them to search for a different
church or faith.
"College is a time to grow in every
area the threat would be not to grow,"
said William Peck, associate professor
of religious studies, who studies religion
in relation to psychology. "I focus on an
academic study of the way people
construct the world they perceive
themselves to be in; in other words, a
study of the various varieties of the
religious experience."
P.eck encourages students to respond
to a type of worship that suits their
temperament. So a person who is "quiet,
steady and ascetic" may prefer the
Episcopal Church, which follows rigid
rituals, he said.
Each different religion does not ap
peal only to one type of person, Peck
said. "One can find some specific cor
relation where there's a tendency to
attract certain kinds of people, such as
with Positive Thinkers or Christian
Scientists."
With the decision to explore rel igious
options students may have a hard time
deciding because the choices range from
the many types of Christianity to East
ern religions such as Hinduism. But
they don't have to travel too far to find
answers because several campus orga
nizations offer the chance to experience
different religions.
Opting for Christianity
With its many denominations,
Christianity offers students the chance
for participation in various organizations
on campus. According to the Rev.
Manuel Wortman, the Wesley Foun
dation tries to involve students in the
Methodist church with activities, dis
cussions of religious question and
worship services. The group meets ev
ery Wednesday, usually holding a din
ner before the program.
Although the group attracts many
Methodists, it holds a desire to bring
students with different beliefs together,
Wortman said. "The group is a com
munity of people," he said. "I don't
think you can characterize the students
as holding a certain set of beliefs."
Kathy Koonts, a rising senior English
education major from Shelby, has been
involved with the foundation since she
arrived in Chapel Hill. She said she
liked the group because of everyone's
agreement to disagree.
"I'm in Wesley because it's religious
without being overbearing," Koonts
said. "Religion is not shoved down my
throat. Everyone respects everyone
else's beliefs, and the people are very
caring and open."
The Rev. Bill Gattis, senior minister
at University United Methodist Church,
said his congregation tried to accom
modate students and make them wel
come. Besides offering students the
chance to sing with the Wesley Foun
dation Singers, University Methodist
sponsors " Adopt-a-Student," a program
in which interested students are assigned
to families, couples and single church
members.
The students dine with their assigned
families, worship with them and do
other things to become acquainted.
Gattis said the program's goal is to "be
a home away from home" for students.
Another group offering students the
chance to become involved in the
Protestant faith is the Baptist Campus
Ministry.
The Rev. Bob Phillips, campus
minister, says the Baptist Student Union
makes up the majority of the ministry.
Phillips serves as adviser along with the
Rev. Harriette Bugel, but they try not to
interfere in the administration of the
group. That burden is left up to students
as a beneficial part of the overall ex
perience. "We have a strong concept of students
leading the ministry," Phillips said.
The BSU offers weekly meetings
and residence hall Bible studies. And
the group's center, Battle House, is open
to anyone who wants to study, meet
friends or escape the noise of the dor
mitory, Phillips said.
The ministry is not restricted to
members of a Baptist church every
one is welcome whether he wants to
worship or just talk. "It has a Baptist
flavor to it," Phillips said. "The concept
is for there to be a wide range of op
portunities for people to grow and de
velop. As campus ministers, we're
available to students. All they need to
do is pick up the phone and, call."
The Presbyterian Campus Ministry
also reaches out to students with various
religious backgrounds. "We're open to
anyone coming," said the Rev. Rebecca
Reyes, Presbyterian campus minister.
The student center, located at 110
Henderson St., hosts biweekly programs
on Mondays and Thursdays on com
munity outreach, current issues or fel
lowship, Reyes said. ,Cj
"Although the Presbyterian stance
sometimes comes through in such pro
grams on divorce or abortion, we are
diverse theologically, politically and
socially."
The Rev. Larry Hartsell, Lutheran
campus pastor, said the Lutheran cam
pus group had many programs for stu
dents, all held at the Holy Trinity
Lutheran Church in Chapel Hill. Some
of the programs include a Wednesday
night worship, dinner and Bible study
on Mondays and Thursdays. One of the
most important objectives of the
Lutheran church is to carry its message
to anyone wi Iling to 1 isten, Hartsel 1 said.
"God calls us to say to all people that
they are loved." '
Similarly structured in ceremony and
belief to the Lutheran church, the
Episcopalian Anglican Student Fel
lowship meets at The Chapel of the
Cross. According to David Stanford,
associate for campus ministries, the'
strength of the Episcopal church is its
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Chapel Hill
Friends Meeting
(Quakers)
531 Raleigh Road
Sunday Worship
9:00 AM
; 11:15 AM
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; For additional
information, call
: : 929-5377 or 929-3458.
Campus Christian
Fellowship
204 Glenburnie St.
(eastern end of Rosemary St.)
A Bible-based, non-denominational
Campus Ministry
A Place To:
Worship, Study, Make Friends, Serve,
Fellowship, Have Fun, & Grow
Weekly Activities
Starting Wed., Aug. 29, 6:00 pm
Dinner & Program at Campus House
Worship Services
Starting Sun., Sept. 9, 11:00 am
at the Campus House
Bible Studies Sunday, 5:00 pm
Call or write for more information.
942-8952
United
Methodist
Campus
Ministry
214 Pittsboio Staeet
942-2152
WEDNE6DAY :
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P Bible Studies,
f Wesley Singers,
LoansScholarships,
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UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
825 Estes Drive
(At Airport Road)
967-7546
Sunday School: 9:45 am
Sunday Worship: 1 1 :00 am
Young adult (college age)
class &. fellowship
starts this fall. . .
Rev. Richard Vaughan
'A place where those needing
love can find it; a place where
those having love can share it"
CHAPEL HILL
BIBLE CHURCH
1200 Mason Farm Road
Phone: 968-4754
Jim Abrahamson, PastorTeacher
Jim Conder, Pastor of Youth
Randy Russell, Pastor of Ministry
An evangelical fellowship empha
sizing practical Bible application in
personal relationships and service.
Sunday Services
9: 15 am, 1 1 rOO am
&4:30pm
Adult Sunday School
9:30 am & 1 1:00 am
Children's Sunday School
9:30 am & 4:30 pm
Children's Church
11:00 am
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Five Oaks
Seventh-day
Adventist
Church
41 24 Farrington Road
(off Chapel Hill Road)
Durham, NC
Meeting times Saturday
Sabbath School "University
Class":' 9:30 am; '
Worship Service: 10:50 am.
Pastor David Banks
For additional information or a
ride, call 489-7777 or 489-2378.
UNIVERSITY
PRESBYTERIAN
; CHURCH
i 209 E. Franklin St.
; J. Robert Keever
i Interim Minister
i Sunday Worship
i 8:45 & 11 :00 am
i Morning Worship
phurch School 10:00
i 929-2102
B'nai B'rith Hillel
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Foundation
I; Jewish Student
Organization on campus
:
!; Weekly Socials
.'Shabbat Services and
": Diner (Reform &
; Conservative)
J Guest Speakers
i Bagel Brunches
.High Holy Day Service
; Hillel House
210 West Cameron
: 942-4057
', Rabbi Frank Fischer
Hal Greenwald
' Sybil Sternberg
Ephesus Baptist
Church
4700 Ephesus Church Road
(at intersection with Pope Road)
SUNDAY
Sunday School 9:45 am
WORSHIP 11:00 am
Evening Worship 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY
Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 pm
Adult Choir 8:00 pm
For information, call
968-3430 or 489-4483.
Woody Massey, Pastor
Come and Grow with us.
The Community Church
of Chapel Hill
106 Purefoy Road
at corner of Mason Farm Road
near Married Student Housing
942-2050
Reverend W. W. Olney
Sunday School Sunday Worship begin at 1 1 :00 am.
creative inter-faith worship
working for peace and justice
personal counseling
Looking for an independent fundamental church
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CALVARY MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
1000 West Main Street, Carrboro
Pastor Gary Webb
c , c u i SERVICES Q A- Come join us for
Sunday School 9:45 am . .
Sunday Worship ii:00am Homecoming Dinner
Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm On the GrOUYlds
Wed. Bible StudyPrayer 7:30 pm AugUSt 26 11AM
For transportation, call 942-2653-
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CHAPEL OF THE CROSS
304 E. FRANKLIN ST. 929-2193
next to Morehead Planetarium
Sunday Services, Beginning August 26, are at 7:30, 9:00, 11:15 am dr 5:15 pm
' 'Weekday Services: 'Evening 'Prayer -MondayfTuesdaytfriday at 5:15 pm;
9o(y 'Eucharist - Tuesday at 7:30am, 'Wednesday at 10:00am (1928 VCP).
WELCOME WEEK AT CHAPEL OF THE CROSS
AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER 3
August 26 -BBQ 6:30 pm
August 28 - First ASF worship and dinner 5:45 pm
August 30 - Picnic and Swim Party at the Chaplain's Place
August 31 - Sept. 3 - Beach retreat for new and returning students
For details and RSVP's call church office 929-2193
Thursday at 5:15 pm (vHth healing service).
Anglican Student Tcllowship (SF) meets every Tuesday
at 5:45 for worship, dinner, anct program.
Open to all. Come anct bring a JriencC!
The Rev. Stephen Elkins-Williams, Rector
The Rev. Nancy Reynolds Pagano, Parish Associate Rector
The Rev. Stephen R. Stanley, Chaplain
.That their hearts may 6e encouraged,
as they are fyit together in Cove. Cctoss'ians Z:Z
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TARHEEL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
...dedicated to presenting a dynamic Christian lifestyle at UNC.
Come Join Us For:
Weekly Fellowship
(Wednesday 7:30 pm Student Union 226)
Dorm Bible Studies
Leadership Training
Recreation, Dinners and much more.
For further information contact:
Tom Jackson (Ministry Director) 933-1325
Jean Hallenbeck (Campus Staff) 942-2934
Tarheel Christian Fellowship is an outreach of
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ChapedHiU 'Church of Christ
2 Briarbridge Lane, Chapel Hill
WELCOME STUDENTS! We invite you
to make us your church home while here.
SUNDAY SERVICES
Sunday School
Worship
Evening Devotional
10:00 am
.1 1:00 am
6:0U pm
Call for Information
andor transportion
CH: 929-4936
Durham: 682-7053
We Offer:
The Risen Lord as an alternative to
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A small, intimate, family 'ike church
An opportunity to serve both God
and community without regard to
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BAPTIST STUDENT IOTIOIV
at tlie
Battle House
Comer of Battle Lane & S. Boundary
(across from Kenan Dorm)
WELCOME EVENTS
Wednesday - August 29, 5:00 pm
Cookout & Recreation for
new students.
Thursday-August 30, 5:45pm
First Weekly Meeting
Friday - August 31 : Beach retreat
Bob Phillips, Campus Minister
Michael Hamilton, Intern
Sheri Bales, Administrative Assistant
Call 942-4266
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