We invite you to explore spiritual opportunities on campus - every student organization is open to all students, regardless of affiliation.
These student-run campus ministries provide fellowship, spiritual growth, leadership development, worship, and opportunities to serve others. Come and see!
Athletes for Christ
(AFC)
Looking for a way to connect your faith and your love of athletics?
Athletes for Christ (AFC), a ministry of Athletes in Action and Campus Crusade for Christ, focuses on presenting Jesus Christ as Savior
and Lord to athletes, coaches, and all whom they influence. The organization
bases its teaching on the Bible, and is spiritually nurturing, athletically-focused,
and most of all, Christ-centered. Meets Monday nights at 8:30 pm, Ness Auditorium.
Chapel Choir
Weaver Chapel Choir prepares special music for Sunday morning worship
in Weaver chapel. The director is Dr. Donald Busarow, who is also
the director of the Wittenberg Choir. Rehearsals are Thursdays
from 5:30-6:00 p.m. in Weaver Chapel.
IMANI Gospel
Choir
Do you love to sing? Do you love Gospel music? IMANI, Wittenberg's
gospel choir, praises God through song and music. IMANI holds concerts
several times a year and has sung at convocations, special events,
and residence hall programs. IMANI's concerts often accept as their
admission price a canned food donation, which is then given to a food
bank, but admission is free unless otherwise stated. Imani also sponsors
an annual festival of gospel music featuring gospel choirs from around
the community. IMANI meets in Krieg Hall, Room 300, on Wednesday nights, time TBA.
The Jewish Culture Club
The Jewish Culture Club aims to provide Jewish students with the opportunity
to practice their faith and celebrate holidays. It also strives to
promote an understanding and awareness of Jewish religion and culture
on campus and in the community. Activities include bi-weekly meetings,
group trips to the synagogue, andholiday celebrations. Jewish Culture
Club is advised by Dr. Rochelle L. Millen, associate professor of
religion, and Suzanne Smailes, librarian. To learn more about JCC,
contact Dr. Millen at rmillen@wittenberg.edu
or Suzanne Smailes at ssmailes@wittenberg.edu
Lutheran Student
Movement (LSM)
LSM connects Lutheran students with one another here at Wittenberg,
on other campuses and throughout the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America (ELCA). Students gather regularly for fellowship, attend regional
and national retreats, and discuss issues before the Lutheran church.
Meets Thursday nights at 8 p.m. in the Chapel Activity Room, Weaver Chapel. Bob White, director of church relations, advises LSM.
The Newman Club
The Newman Club is a Catholic religious-social group composed of Wittenberg
students and faculty. Weekly meetings are held to plan masses, philanthropic
projects, and social events. The Newman Club meets Tuesday at 7p.m. in
the Chapel Activity Room, Weaver Chapel. Retreats, service projects, and
fellowship are all part of the Newman Club's mission.
The Pre-Theological
Studies Committee
The Pre-Theological Studies Committee is made up of students who are interested in discussing ministry and theology, especially those who are
considering seminary or graduate study in religion. The
group hosts seminary representatives from various denominations and
meets informally to discuss shared interests. Pastor Andy Tune advises
and keeps pre-theological students informed about special events,
campus visits, field experiences, scholarship programs, and church-related
job opportunities. Meets monthly; contact Pastor Andy, atune@wittenberg.edu, for more information and schedule.
Bible Studies and other small groups
Chapel Bible studies and small groups are offered throughout the year,
either on a book of a Bible or on a particular theme. A grief group,
led by one of the pastors and the university counselor, is offered occasionally
for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one through death.
If you have a particular subject or interest for a Bible study or discussion group, or would like to lead a Bible study, please contact the pastors. Small group Bible studies are also led by students in residence halls, and are available through the student religious organizations.
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