Small Groups
Every semester we invite our community to participate in small groups. These
groups may have a book study that relates to a particular field of study, a
Bible study, class or it may even be a pub discussion where we discuss the latest issues of the day from a Christian perspective.
The Small Groups for Fall 2019 are:
Surprised by Joy: The Shape of my early Life - CS Lewis (part of Campus Inklings)
Gather to read the story of CS Lewis together. Just show up and we'll read out loud.
C. S. Lewis—the great British writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, Christian apologist, and bestselling author of Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The Chronicles of Narnia, and many other beloved classics—takes readers on a spiritual journey through his early life and eventual embrace of the Christian faith. Lewis begins with his childhood in Belfast, surveys his boarding school years and his youthful atheism in England, reflects on his experience in World War I, and ends at Oxford, where he became "the most dejected and reluctant convert in all England." As he recounts his lifelong search for joy, Lewis demonstrates its role in guiding him to find God." - Summary from Bookseller
Books Provided
When: Thursdays at Noon starting September 12
Where: uOttawa Chaplain's Office - Deja Vu 232b (in hallway between Morisset and Thompson)
For information on joining HERE or just show up
Our World Belongs to God - Weekly Scripture, Reflection and Discussion Group(s)
Using a collection of devotion/reflections, students will be expected to read a series of scriptures each week and they will meet weekly with our Campus Minister to share questions and insights on how Christ might be calling and shaping them as part of a community of God.
When: TBD
Where: TBD
For information on joining or be a part of a group email HERE
Understanding Christianity through the Book of Hebrews
Campus Minister Sid Ypma leads an every other week (6-7 sessions) evening gathering that looks at the New Testament book of Hebrews, the Old Testament and the Christian way. Room for approx. 10 students.
When: Thursday evenings, 8pm beginning September 12
Where: UCU 206 or 207
Thursday, September 12 – Hebrews Intro and Chapter 1
Thursday, September 26 – Hebrews 2-3
Thursday, October 10 – Hebrews 4-6
Thursday, October 24 – Hebrews 7-9
Thursday November 7 – Hebrews 10-11
Thursday, November 21 – Hebrews 12-13
For information on joining or to reserve a spot email HERE
Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs Gathering
A student led gathering for people who love music. Led by a Viola student in the School of Music, and a Chemistry student who loves music, the desire is to gather those who would like to play and sing songs of faith, and discuss how the poetry and music of those songs shapes our hearts, souls and minds. This will be a weekly or bi-weekly gathering depending on interest.
When: TBD
Where: The Oblate Lounge at St. Joseph's Church (151 Laurier)
For information on joining or to reserve a spot email HERE
Campus Inklings - Meets Mondays at Royal Oak on Laurier at 7:30pm. Look for the Table Sign - Starts September 16. Click here for more info.
Also Coming this year:
Science and Faith Group
Politics and Faith
If you are interested in any of these, please email HERE