Since 1903, students have had an opportunity to experience campus ministry in a very personal and meaningful way at Waldorf College. Today is no exception. The Foundation has contracted Kelly Youngblood as the part-time campus ministry coordinator. The Foundation will also be sharing an employee with Waldorf College for the 2011-2012 academic year. Sera Ranaivoson will help with details related to campus ministry activities and communication/publicity of the program, as well as talk to prospective students about campus ministry opportunities. Rev. Greg Anderson, new Associate Pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, will also be spending a day a week on campus connecting with Waldorf students.
Campus ministry opportunities currently offered at Waldorf:
Monday: Chapel, 7-8 p.m.
Tuesday: Exit to Hope, 8 p.m. (a non-denominational student worship service that is student-led - approximately 50 students attend regularly)
Wednesday: Chapel, 10:30 – 10:50 a.m. in the Recital Hall
Thursday: Catholic Mass, 9:00 p.m. (ACTS – Active Catholics to Serve) Father Miller from St. James Church in Forest City offers the Mass each week.
Friday: Holden Evening Prayer, 5:10 p.m.
Other groups, such as men’s and women’s Bible study groups and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) meet regularly as well. The formation of some additional campus ministry groups are currently being considered.
Semi-regular events:
Movie discussion nights sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Church, the Waldorf Foundation, and FCA
Waldorf’s mission statement says the following regarding religious faith:
“Waldorf seeks to explore the meaning and depth that religion and spirituality can add to life. The questions religion poses for the living of live and the unique perspective Christianity can give to the living of life are explored with academic rigor. Students are encouraged to develop a deep respect for the role religious devotion can play in giving direction, purpose, and a moral foundation to life.”