Fellowship and Ministry Groups

Manchester College has a number of ways to strengthen faith:

Campus Ministry Board - The mission of Campus Ministry Board is to encourage members of the Manchester College community to develop an authentic, living faith. CMB offers opportunities for students to examine and celebrate personal beliefs, traditions, and faith experiences, as well as those held by other members of the college community. CMB activities include worship experiences, retreats, educational events, fun activities, and sponsored special theme weeks such as Prayer for Christian Unity Week and Peace Week.

Lectio Divina (Holy Reading) - This ancient Christian practice of group Bible reading meets weekly on Friday mornings at 10am in Petersime Lounge.  Participants Listen to the word of God and for a word from God through silence and reflection in a group setting.  This practice of discernment seeks to connect the wisdom of the scripture with life's current issues.

Inter-Collegiate Ministries - Inter-Collegiate Ministries is a student organization committed to proclaiming the Lord Jesus Christ as God Incarnate and leading others to a personal faith in Him as Savior and Lord. Study of the Scriptures, one-on-one discipleship, prayer, and fellowship are utilized to deepen and strengthen the spiritual life of its members. Membership in this organization is open to all students who are interested in its purpose and desire to take part in its program. Activities include weekly group meetings that feature singing, prayer, and special programs. The group also sponsors prayer, drama, and music ministries.

Newman Catholic Fellowship - The Newman Catholic Fellowship is an organization for all interested Catholic and non-Catholic students, faculty, and staff. The group provides religious education, pastoral care, mutual support, fellowship, and formation for service to others, all within the framework of religious, intellectual, and social endeavors.

Islamic Center - The Manchester Islamic Center is a place for Muslim Students to gather for prayer and to organize and celebrate religious holidays.  All students are welcome to visit the Center located in the lower level of East Hall and pick up information.

Men's and Women's Spirituality Groups - Facilitated by the campus pastor and other trained individuals, groups of 4-10 students gather for two hours a week to share life's joys and pain, journal, explore scripture and readings, pray, and celebrate life together. Groups provide women and men with an opportunity to listen to the voice of God speaking through a community of women or men and through one's own life. To support cohesiveness, groups are formed early in each semester and remain together throughout the year.

Simply Brethren - Simply Brethren is a group dedicated to providing support and contact for Church of the Brethren affiliated students and other interested students, faculty, and staff. Simply Brethren meetings center around fellowship and include times of worship, playing games, educational events, discovering Church of the Brethren heritage, faith sharing, singing, discussions around issues relevant to today's Christian, and enjoying each other's company. Even though the group is called Simply Brethren, people of all faith traditions are invited to participate.

Students Following Christ - Students following Christ is completely organized and exists for the purpose of bringing glory to God, and seeks to move as many individuals as possible toward a life that is fully dedicated to loving and becoming like Jesus Christ. SFC is structered such that believers and unbelievers alike can learn more about Christ, as well as helpingti equip believers to lovingly live out their faith biblically while seeking Christ likeness.

BOOM - BOOM is a campus organization committed to community, laughter, and making good noise. The organization meets to pound on things in drum circles, learning the rhythms of different cultures and selves. BOOM is open to all who would like to drum, dance, or express themselves in other ways within a group setting. BOOM performs regularly on campus in connection with campus activities and performance events. BOOM meets weekly to make noise in Petersime Chapel (on wet or cold evenings) or on the mall (on warm, dry evenings). All levels of drumming, dancing, singing or other noisemaking abilities are welcome. For more information, contact the Office of Student Activities (x5029).

Faith, Sexuality, and Gender (FSG) - Faith, Sexuality, and Gender (FSG) provides a forum for stimulating discussion and learning about the interaction of faith, sexuality and gender. This forum attempts to foster an educated understanding of the ways in which these aspects interact and influence people, both in broad and specific contexts (personal, cultural, societal, etc.), and considersthese topics from historical, political, cultural, scientific and other perspectives. Members draw from a variety of resources, including personal experience, science, history, literature, film and others, in order to increase their understanding and broaden their appreciation of the complexity of these issues. FSG also exists for the purpose of extending awareness of these issues to the general Manchester College campus and community through various discussions, speakers, and other forms of events. Click here to go to our webpage.

Handbell Choir - The goal of the Handbell Choir is to provide members the opportunity to learn, practice and perform together as a musical ensemble. Through performances both on and off campus, the Handbell Choir represents Manchester College in a positive manner to the community. The Handbell Choir is open to all students, faculty and staff regardless of musical skill or familiarity with the handbell instruments. Primary requirement for membership is attendance at weekly rehearsals and performances. Membership is limited to the number of positions available in relation to the number of handbells used by the choir. Questions may be referred to the campus pastor (x5243).