image of a cross  Student Christian Center, SUNY New Paltz

FALL EVENTS 2006


HUDSON RIVER CRUISE

hudson river cruise
  • Sunday, August 27
  • Meet 12:30 pm at SCC
  • With West Point Cadets - Refreshments - Free!

PEER MINISTRY RETREAT

  • Labor Day weekend! Sept. 2-3-4
  • No classes Monday

  • SUNDAY SUPPERS AT 5 pm

    Student Christian Center - across from College & Shango Halls

    SUPPER, SONGS, BIBLE STUDY and PRAYER
    Join us for Home-cooked Foods, Faith, Friendship and Fun!
    Suppers together in the SCC Dining Room

    First Gathering: Sunday, Sept. 10, 5 P.M. - Cookout & Picnic!
    Backyard of Student Christian Center
    Lawn sports - all welcome

    Interactive Bible Studies:
    Fall 2006: "Peace in a Violent World"
    Relate God's Word to your life
    Led by Students and Pastor Paul

    Sunday Supper

    Suppers Together in the SCC Dining Room

    Sunday Picnic

    student on grill

    Sunday Picnic and Barbecue in the SCC Backyard


    MOHONK HIKE

    mohonk hiker


    • Sept. 16, Saturday - Meet 9 am at SCC
    • Climb thru Labyrinth and Lemon Squeeze
    • Reflection at the Summit
    • Bring your Lunch - Free!


    APPLE PICKING with Hillel and other faith groups

      several students holding apple

    • Oct. 13, Friday - 3:30 P.M.
    • Gather at 1:45 P.M. at HAB circle to car pool
    • We pick for the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley!
    • You get to keep one bag of apples for yourself! man in apple tree
    • Help feed the hungry and treat yourself!





    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Campus Chapter

      Habitat Logo
    • Meetings on Mondays at 9 pm in SUB 409 this Fall - First Meeting: Sept. 11
    • Learn about our 2006 COLLEGIATE CHALLENGE SPRING BREAK TRIP!
    • Contact Pastor Ralph, HFH Advisor, 257-3023

    Pastor Paul carrying boy

    women painters

    Our ace painting team at work! while Pastor Paul rides new friend

    Habitat

    Collegiate Challenge 2005 - Charleston, SC

    MIDWEEK COMMUNION - Wednesday at 9 pm in SUB 303

    • Ecumenical and Informal - All Welcome!
    • One Body in Christ
    • Wed., Sept. 6 - First Fall Gathering
    stained glass window of dove and sea

    Midweek Communion


    FACULTY & STAFF MONTHLY LUNCH DISCUSSIONS

    • Listening for God: Contemporary Literature and the Life of Faith
    • Friday, Nov. 17, Noon-1:30 pm - HAB 703 (Student Affairs conference room)
    • we discuss a short story - plus see a brief video of the author
    • bring a bag lunch - beverage & cookies courtesy of CAS
    • contact Pastor Ralph, 257-3023 for copy of story or more info

    WESTON PRIORY RETREAT in VERMONT

    • Oct. 20-22, 2006 - Fri. eve thru Sun.
    • Weekend in Green Mountains of Vermont
    • Worship with the Brothers of the Weston Priory
    • Hike and canoe - fireside songs - browse country stores
    • Cost is $45 for weekend - all-inclusive - limited number
    students with sheep

    33rd ANNUAL WALKATHON AGAINST HUNGER in NEW PALTZ

    student with CROP shirt
    • Sun., October 15, on New Paltz Rail Trail
    • Register at College Lot #18, opp. SCC - 1:30 p.m.
    • Walk begins at 2 p.m. - a level five-mile walk
    • All funds to CWS/CROP and FAMILY of New Paltz
    • Call 257-3023 for walker envelopes or stop by SUB 303
    • Click on CROP WALK 2006 to see this year's photos!

    MIDNIGHT RUN to NYC

    students by storefront in NYC
    • Thurs., November 9, in New York City
    • Delivering clothing and food to the homeless
    • Limited to 17 due to vans
    • Call 257-3023 for more info

    CAMPUS INTERFAITH SHARING

    • Campus Dialaogs - Diversity of Topics
    • Contact Pastor Ralph, 257-3023, if interested in taking part

    Interfaith Sharing

    Interfaith Campus Thanksgiving Dinner

    • November 16, Thurs., 6 P.M.
    • College Terrace Restaurant
    • Bring a food dish to share if you can
      and a canned/boxed food item for the hungry


    OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

    Operation Christmas Child brochure cover
    • Fill a shoebox with gifts for a needy child!
    • Pick up a shoebox
    • Label it for a boy or girl - indicate age range
    • Give a new toy, school supplies, hygiene items, mittens
    • Put the shoebox in the container at SUB 303 -
      please bring it by Nov. 16, Thurs.
    • Thanks for giving a child a Happy Christmas!
    • More info? Call Cassi x5082 or Jeremy x4604

    ADVENT WREATHMAKING

    • Sunday, December 3
    • Supper at 5 P.M. - Wreathmaking at 6
    • Make a wreath - base, candles & greens supplied
    • Celebrate the coming of Christ
    candles

    CHRISTMAS CAROLLING

    • Sunday, December 10
    • Supper at 5 P.M. - Carolling at 6
    • Singing Christmas Carols to elderly, shut-ins in New Paltz
    • Candles, songbooks supplied
    • With Catholic Campus Center - all others welcome
    • Refreshments after at the SCC
    Christmas Nativity

    SCC PEER MINISTRY TEAM

    • Weekly Meetings in SUB 303
    • Plan and lead SCC Campus Ministry events
    • Peer Ministry Team, Fall 2006:

      head photo of Peer Ministry Team
      Cassi Gardner, Jeremy Zoref and Sadie Kassinger

    and now ...

    Meet the new Peer Ministry Team for Fall 2007!

    photo of Peer Ministry Team 
                by SCC sign
    Dianne Chalavoutis, Tiffany French, Cassi Gardner and Victoria Geller ~
    a fantastic foursome!


    • Drop in to SUB 303, our SCC Campus Office, and visit with us!
    • Contact Pastor Ralph at (845)257-3023 for more info

    Come to any activity. Inquirers are welcome. The SCC is open to all. As an ecumenical campus ministry, we are an inclusive Christian ministry and a safe haven. Come and explore our activities, deepen your faith and make new friends.

    Contact the Student Christian Center for more information.

     

    Deep peace of the running wave to you
    Deep peace of the quiet earth to you
    Deep peace of the flowing air to you
    Deep peace of the shining star to you
    Deep peace of Christ the light of the world to you

    Gaelic Blessing


    Most recent update: July 5, 2007


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