2010 Events:
Call and Response movie. February 26 at 7:30 pm in Loosemore Auditorium, Pew Campus GVSU. This movie explores the tragedy of human trafficking. Yes, this is a major problem in our world and in our country. Join us to learn and to discover ways you can respond and help fight modern day slavery. Directions to Loosemore are here. Information about the movie is here.
Correction: Call + Response movie showing will be Feb 26 at 7:30 pm in Loosemore Auditorium, Pew Campus GVSU.
Kendall Students: January 25 is your opportunity to meet with local Christian artists, members of CIVA (Christians in the Visual Arts). We will be meeting at 7 pm in room 103 at Kendall College of Art and Design, 17 Fountain St. NW, Grand Rapids.
All students; Movie Night: January 30 at Celebration Cinema, we’ll see “The Fantastic Mr. Fox” and go for snacks. More details coming soon.
All students and non student friends of True North: February 26 7 pm “Call and Response” movie Loosemore Auditorium, Pew Campus GVSU. This movie explores the tragedy of human slavery in the 21st century. After the movie there will be an opportunity to learn about ways you can respond and help stop human trafficking. Representatives from local anti trafficking groups will be at the movie.
GRCC students: True North is partnering with the GRCC Christian Fellowship ( Intervarsity) to offer book discussion groups. Tuesdays at 11:30 am and 12:45 pm we’ll be reading “Courage and Calling: Embracing Your God- Given Potential” Tuesdays at 2 pm we’ll be reading “Engaging God’s World: A Christian Vision of Faith, Learning, and Living” . True North and the GRCC Christian Fellowship will offer the books at a significant price discount. But don’t let the cost of the books keep you from attending. Talk to Nancy the ministry coordinator, we will work it out.
WOW FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS continues, 6:30 pm for dinner, 7 pm for discussion and fellowship at Westminster Presbyterian Church (47 Jefferson GR). “Finding Our Way”
All College Students are invited to WOW for College Students. beginning January 13, True North will be meeting at Westminster Presbyterian Church (47 Jefferson GR) for dinner at 6:30 pm ( you are our guests) followed by a time of fellowship and discussion at 7 pm. Our topic is “Finding Our Way: The Stories that Guide Us”.
Early Christians referred to themselves as followers of the Way. Each generation must listen to and learn from the stories told by their culture, their faith, and their own lives to find the Way for their times. We will explore the various stories told by society, culture, the church, our families, our personal stories, and Scripture as we week our Way as college students.
All college students are welcome to attend.
Kendall College Students: Monday January 25, the Grand Rapids branch of CIVA (Christians in the Visual Arts) will be meeting with Kendall students. This is an opportunity for students to meet working artists who are Christians. Watch the “Events” page for time and location.
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MOVIE NIGHT Nov 14, Saturday, meet at Celebration Cinema at Woodland Mall at 6:10 pm. We will see the 6:25 showing of the movie “Fame”. True North will buy your ticket and some pizza after.
GRCC Students: November 18 at 12:45 pm, Quentin Schultze, author of Here I Am: Now What on Earth Should I Be Doing? will be meeting with students. We will be talking about the ways we live our vocation as Christians in the many stations we find ourselves. Please join us.
GRCC students: True North and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship are offering several small groups for students this semester. True North’s ministry coordinator, Nancy is leading three groups in a discussion of the book “Here I Am: Now What on Earth Should I Be Doing?”. Our discussions focus on our Christian calling and our career and vocation choices. It is not too late to join the conversation.
Tuesday, 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am to 12:30 pm and 12:45 to 1:45
We meet in Room 20 which is at the back of the Student Life Office on the first floor of the Student Center.
Other InterVarsity groups meet Tuesday 11:30 am and 2 pm and Wednesday 2 pm in the same location.
We hope to see you there.
Ice Cream Social. Students, please join True North and Westminster Presbyterian Church Tuesday September 22 from 4- 5:30 pm for an Ice Cream Social. Please feel free to bring your friends and sign up for True North events.
Friends of True North:
If you would like to learn more about the ministry of True North, please come to our Discover True North Campus Ministry Open House on Sept 15 from 4-5:30 pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church. 47 Jefferson in Grand Rapids. We are looking forward to sharing with you about the mission of True North. AND we want to hear from you- what you believe are the needs of Grand Rapids college students.
GVSU:
Tuesday September 8 from 7-9 pm Campus Life Night 2009 True North will be there. Please visit with us to find out more about True North.
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2008-2009 events
ALL STUDENTS:
MOVIE NIGHT: Saturday, April 18, 7 pm: Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, watch “Lars and the Real Girl” with Kendall, GRCC, and GVSU students. Map to church
Kendall College of Art and Design:
March 19 Photographer Katherine McClure will be speaking at the Kendall Christian Fellowship at 11:30 am. Her topic is “From Fashion to Family(a photographer’s journey)”. All Kendall College students are welcome to attend.
To learn more about Katherine McClure and her work visit, http://katherinemcclure.com/
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December 2008, January 2009 Kendall Christian Fellowship Art Show at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 47 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids.
January 25, 2009, 9:40 am Kendall Christian Fellowship students speaking at the Kirk Academy, Westminster Presbyterian Church
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November 13, 11:30 am: Artist Rick Beerhorst, speaking at Kendall Christian Fellowship on “Making Art as a Spiritual Portal”.
Grand Rapids Community College:
Speaker: Wednesday April 15 from 3-4 pm meet author Quentin Schultze, room 20 Student Center.
Come meet the author of Here I Am as we talk about the book and the ways God is at work in our lives.
Update: Here I Am book discussion group continues to meet. New members are welcome.
Feb 11,2009 3-4 pm Discussion Group Here I Am: Now What on Earth Should I Be Doing. Meets in Room 20 of the Student Center. This group will meet for 8 weeks to discuss the ways we discover what God is calling us to do. Please join us and bring a friend.
December 8, 5:30 pm Teaching- Faithful Work Discussion. Come and discuss the profession of teaching with two Christian teachers. Meet in front of room 20 SCC, Student Center at back of Student Life office.
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November 18 The Ordinary Radicals, movie and director talk back.
5 pm Pot Luck Dinner, Westminster Presbyterian Church.
7 pm ATC auditorium, GRCC
Maps to Westminster, and ATC building.
Faithful Work discussion groups forming now. This is your opportunity as a student to meet and talk with a Christian professional in your future career. Contact Nancy@truenorthonline.org to sign up or for more information.
Grand Valley State University, Pew Campus:
New Faculty Staff Reception: April 6, Room 302C at DeVos Center, Pew Campus from 4-5 pm. True North will host a reception for GVSU faculty and staff who are interested in learning more about the ministry of True North.
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