Religious Life at Queens ministers to students from all religious/spiritual backgrounds. Whether you find
faith in nature or inspiration in music, religious life at Queens offers a variety of clubs, events, and activities aimed to strengthen and build upon the faith of every individual. We here in religious life are dedicated to providing many avenues through which the faith of all students might grow and develop.
Religious Life at Queens is home to eight different faith organizations, a Guatemala Mission Trip, countless service opportunities and many other activities that allow you to live, love, and learn about your faith.
If you would like more information about Religious Life at Queens, please contact Diane Mowrey, university chaplain, at extension 2291 or Alice O'Toole, director of outreach and fellowship, at extension 2760.
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Life in the Chapel
The Well Chapel Service: Every Thursday, come out to the Belk Chapel for our weekly service during Chapel Hour (11:15-11:45). Our services are planned, led, and attended by students. It's a perfect time to take a break from the hecticness of exams, papers, club meetings and all sorts to enjoy the music of Solace, spend some time in prayer, and be inspired by the words of a sermon.
Did you enjoy 2008 Family weekend's sermon? Click here for a copy of "Hearing Voices"
The Well Planning Committee: Are you interested in planning the weekly Chapel services? Two or three times a month the Well Planning Committee meets together to brainstorm and plan the upcoming Chapel services. It is a creative time of idea sharing and laughter. For more information on the next meeting, contact Diane Mowrey at ext 2291.
Mana Mondays: If you miss the delicious home cooked meals that your mom would always make and are looking for some fellowship and a chance to read something new, then you might enjoy Mana Mondays. Every monday in October, Dr. Diane Mowrey brings a tasty meal to share over the discussion of Martin Luther King Jr.'s sermons, "Strength to Love." In a cozy setting, students are able to talk about radical ideas of servant leadership and justice. Contact Diane Mowrey for more information.
Church Connections: Are you looking for a Church home? Church Connections is a wonderful resource that immediately gives you a link of a faculty or staff member who attends a local church and would love to bring a student with them. Click here to see a copy of the list and please contact either Alice O'Toole or Diane Mowrey if you can't find a Church or a connection that you are looking for.
Tuesday Night Worship: Every Tuesday night, students join together for a time of worship in music and prayer in the Chapel. Lit by candlelight, the setting is peaceful and genuine and is a perfect time to get in touch with your spiritual side. Music is led by Joel Tomkinson ('10) and Erin Mann ('11). Worship starts at 9pm in the Chapel.
Update: Peace and Reconciliation Trip
In May, the Chapel at Queens took 7 students and 4 staff to Northern Ireland on a Christian mission trip studying reconciliation and conflict resolution. With the guidance of the Presbyterian Church, we focused on a service learning model closely mirroring Queens' emphasis on education and service. For the educational aspect, we partook in a walking/driving tour of Belfast, visited organizations working towards solidifying peace (Corrymeela, an Intergrated school, etc) and met with people who experienced life during the violence. The seond part of the trip will then be serive orented with a physical work project such as painting, gardening or cleaning up in low income area and possibly even leading a vacation Bible school. For more details about our incredible experience, go to our blog.
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Student Organizations
Queens is home to eight different faith organizations. With the Campus Ministry Association as an umbrella to our religious life clubs, we work together in a respectful manner to address the spiritual needs of our campus.
- Hillel
- Campus Crusade for Christ
- Gospel Choir
- The Impact Movement
- The Family
- Younglife
- Solace
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Guatemala Mission Trip
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Each year, a group of 15-16 students and 3 advisors travel to Guatemala during spring break for a mission trip. It is a three fold mission that focuses on learning more about oneself, the people of Guatemala and God. Students prepare with a 3-hr credit semester long class that teaches about the history and the culture of Guatemala and begins to bond the team in preparation for thier trip. During the 10 day trip, the group works on a physical work project, visits co-ops, attends local churches and presentations. It is a trip centered around understanding and growth.
Keep on the look out for an interest meeting for the Guatemala 2010 trip! We hope to have this interest meeting mid-September!
For more information about the Guatemala Mission Trip, click here
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Room in the Inn
During the months of January through March, Queens opens its doors to neighbors from the Urban Ministry Center. These neighbors are homeless individuals from the Charlotte community who during the cold nights of winter have nowhere to stay. Every Tuesday, the faculty lodge/new Phi Kappa Sigma house becomes a cozy home for the night for six guests. Different clubs and organizations all over campus join together to help set up the lodge, prepare a warm, delicious meal, spend time with our guests, and then cook up a yummy breakfast before taking our guests back to the Transit Center. It is a campus wide effort that embodies our motto, "Not to be served, but to serve."
If you are interested in getting involved with the leadership team, contact Alice O'Toole.
The Room in the Inn program is based out of the Urban Ministry Center.
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Spiritual Life on CUB
The Spiritual Life committee on CUB has some exciting events planned for Queens students of all faith backgrounds. With a
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responsibility to organize activites for the variety of religions represented on Queens campus, the committee has all kinds of treats up its sleeve. On October 2 to October 3, the spiritual life committee along with the Chapel will take students to the Montreat Retreat in Black Mountain, NC. It will be an awesome time to relax, get rejuvenated and spend some time in fellowship!
Check out the Spiritual Life Calendar for more events hosted by CUB!
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Local Church Visits
The Chapel will be visiting local churches throughout the month of August and September. This is a great way to find a church home in Charlotte and visit new churches with a group of friends!
August 30th: Caldwell Memorial Presbyterian Church 11am
September 6th: St. John Neumanns Catholic Church 12 noon
September 13th: Watershed 10:30am
September 20th: Myers Park Methodist Church 11am
September 27th: Family Weekend Chapel 11am
October 4th: University Park Baptist Church 11:30am
Meet 30 mins before the service starts on the benches in front of the chapel and we will car pool! See you there!
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