College Connections
I’m a college kid (for one more month!), and so I know that when you move to a new area, going to a new church can be intimidating. College is the worst. I mean, there’s so much to do on a Saturday night, that when Sunday rolls around, it is very tempting to turn off the alarm, roll over, and go back to sleep.
Here are some suggestions on how to stay connected to worshipping if you have found yourself in a similar situation, college student or not:
1. There are power in numbers. Go to church with a group of friends, a boyfriend/girlfriend, or your roomate. This will inspire you to go every week.
2. Find a later service. There’s no rule that you have to go to church at 8 in the morning. Many churches offer a 10:30 service as well–or even later. On my campus, we hold a non-denom service in the evening. Which brings my to my next suggestion…
3. Get involved with campus worship. Not only do most colleges have campus worship services, but they also have clubs and organizations for all religions. This is a great way to get involved and make some new friends.
4. Stay connected to your home congregation. Sign up for your church’s newsletter, if they have one, and have it sent to your college address. Also exchange emails with church leaders so they can keep you updated from afar.
5. Pack your Bible. Or other religions scripture. With the hussle and bussle of moving, you don’t want to forget it!
Hope this helps—anyone else got tips for college students?
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October 26th, 2006 at 1:30 pm
I certainly use the late service tip, though I don’t have a choice. With no car I can’t make it to the local Church, and the only Christian mass is at 7pm Sunday night. It comes in handy that way though as there is not normally anything else going on at that time on a Sunday and I “should” be awake by then. =)
Early congrats on graduating. Are you graduating early (one semester senior year and all)?