SLU International Friends

Our virtual Christmas party was such a blast! Here are some of the “gingerbread” houses that we made!! Are winner was who killed it with the architecture!! Scroll to see 2nd and 3rd place too. Merry Christmas and happy new year 🎉

In International friends we love to learn about each others cultures! This picture from a past SLU African Celebration. If you want to join us in learning you can fill out the form in our bio to connect with cultural nights and other events!

Last night we explored Psalm 23 in our bible study. We talked about how, in a time that can truly feel like “a valley of deep darkness,” this scripture feels so comforting. The whole scripture is on the last page- comment below what you notice, what your thoughts are, or any questions you have!

Fall Retreat 2019! Even though fall retreat will look different this year, we are just as excited! Join us for a virtual retreat with students from all over Kansas and Missouri on September 26th & 27th! You can fill out the form in our bio or dm us to get connected ☺️

Who else needs a little refreshing of their soul today?! Between being Monday, the year 2020, and the start of the semester- a little refreshing feels needed! This bible verse is such a sweet one to go back to when life is a little overwhelming. If you want a guide to meditate on this scripture today, send us a DM! Or if there’s something you need prayer for- we would love to pray for you ☺️

We hope you are having a great week!!

1) Fall Retreat
Kayaking, a beautiful lake, making friends, a bonfire, and great discussion on God! Join us at Fall Retreat and check out the flyer for more info! Email Jessie or Lucy for more information: [email protected] or [email protected]

Dates: September 27th-29th
Venue: Camp Lakewood

2) What does Jesus have to say?
Join us for our Bible discussion where we will be seeing what Jesus has to say about our lives. It is a great opportunity to explore more about God and see how Jesus has influence in our purpose, what we study, and our desires. It doesn't matter what faith background you are (or if you have a faith background), we would love to have you.

Date: Wednesday, September 11th
Time: 6 PM
Venue: CGC Main Area Couches

3) Potluck Dinner!!
Join International Friends as we have our international potluck and cultural discussion. We will be sharing food with one another from our countries. So bring some food that represents your culture so you can share about it. Everyone will be contributing a dish/food, so make sure you bring something so we can all eat and so we can learn about your culture. If you need a place to cook or get groceries , let Brenden know at [email protected] and we will connect you with someone with a kitchen on campus or a car to get groceries.

Date: Wednesday, September 11th
Time: 7 PM
Venue: CGC Main Area Couches

4) Symphony on Art Hill
Want to hear the amazing St. Louis Symphony? They are hosting a free outdoor concert at Forest Park! We are going to see who all is interested and try to get a group to go. Email Brenden at [email protected] if you are interested!

Date: Thursday, September 12th
Time: 7 PM
Venue: Art Hill in Forest Park

I hope you are enjoying your 3 day weekend! Make it an enjoyable last few hours of the weekend by joining us tonight.

1) Ice Cream Social!
Join International Friends and InterVarsity as we eat some ice cream, play some games and get to know each other.

Date: Monday, September 2nd
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: Clock Tower

2) What does Jesus have to say?
Join us for our Bible discussion where we will be seeing what Jesus has to say about our lives. It is a great opportunity to explore more about God and see how Jesus has influence in our purpose, what we study, and our desires. It doesn't matter what faith background you are (or if you have a faith background), we would love to have you.

Date: Wednesday, September 4th
Time: 6 PM
Venue: CGC Main Area Couches

3) Learn about Cultures
Join us this Wednesday where we will have our cultural nights! Enjoy some snacks and tea while we learn and ask about each other's cultures. Every other week, we will be focusing on a different topic about your home country such as your favorite holiday, what are the most exciting places to visit, what are the family dynamics like, what kinds of food are there, and more. We are excited to start the first one this week and we will also be taking suggestions for future topics!

Date: Wednesday, September 4th
Time: 7:15 PM
Venue: CGC Main Area Couches

4) Fall Retreat
Kayaking, a beautiful lake, making friends, a bonfire, and great discussion on God! Join us at Fall Retreat and check out the flyer for more info! Email Jessie or Lucy for more information: [email protected] or [email protected]

Dates: September 27th-29th
Venue: Camp Lakewood

Hope you are having a great week!

1) International Potluck/English Practice
Join International Friends as we have our every other week international potluck and cultural discussion. We will be sharing food with one another from our countries. So bring some food that represents your culture so you can share about it. Everyone will be contributing a dish/food, so make sure you bring something so we can all eat and so we can learn about your culture. It will also be a great time to practice your English.

Date: Wednesday, March 20th, 2019
Time: 7:15 PM
Venue: CGC Main Area

2) Discussion on Jesus' Teachings
Join us for a discussion about what Jesus says and what that means. Jesus is a character that crosses cultures and religions, and we would love to come to an understanding together of what his teachings mean. The group is question-based and is all about coming to conclusions together, so the more opinions there are, the better it is!

Date: Wednesday, March 20th, 2019
Time: 6 PM
Venue: CGC Main Area

3) International Getaway
Come join International Friends in beautiful Lake of the Ozarks! We will be spending an extended weekend climbing in caves, zip-lining, boating, playing paintball, learning about each other's cultures, eating amazing international snacks, and talking about stories from Jesus' life. It is one of the most fun weekends of the year. We are hoping for over 100 international students from universities around the Midwest. Last year we had 20 different countries represented! If you are interested, email Brenden at [email protected]. We will also have a special program this year for Muslim students that accommodates Ramadan!

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Date: May 17th-21st, 2019
Venue: Lake of the Ozarks

International Getaway

We hope you are enjoying the warmth!

1) International Potluck/English Practice
Join International Friends as we have our every other week international potluck and cultural discussion. We will be sharing food with one another from our countries. So bring some food that represents your culture so you can share about it. Everyone will be contributing a dish/food, so make sure you bring something so we can all eat and so we can learn about your culture. It will also be a great time to practice your English.

Date: Wednesday, February 6th, 2019
Time: 7:15 PM
Venue: CGC Main Area

2) Discussion on Jesus' Teachings
Join us for a discussion about what Jesus says and what that means. Jesus is a character that crosses cultures and religions, and we would love to come to an understanding together of what his teachings mean. The group is question-based and is all about coming to conclusions together, so the more opinions there are, the better it is!

Date: Wednesday, February 6th, 2019
Time: 6 PM
Venue: CGC Main Area

3) Game Night
Wanting to meet some new people in the St. Louis area and go to someone's home? Friends from the area want to host a game night nearby campus. They will provide the snacks, games, and rides; you just need to show up! Let Brenden know at [email protected] if you are interested. It will be on the evening of Tuesday, February 12th.

4) International Party
See the attached flyer for information. International Friends will be joining Wash U International Friends and other groups for dinner, trivia, games, and snacks. It will be off campus at a community center about 5 minutes from campus. RSVP to Brenden at [email protected]. We will get you a ride too!

Date: Friday, February 15th, 2019
Time: 6 PM

5) International Getaway
Come join International Friends in beautiful Lake of the Ozarks! We will be spending an extended weekend climbing in caves, zip-lining, boating, playing paintball, learning about each other's cultures, eating amazing international snacks, and talking about stories from Jesus' life. It is one of the most fun weekends of the year. We are hoping for over 100 international students from universities around the Midwest. Last year we had 20 different countries represented! If you are interested, email Brenden at [email protected]. We will also have a special program this year for Muslim students that accommodates Ramadan!

Date: May 17th-21st, 2019
Venue: Lake of the Ozarks

We hope you had a great Thanksgiving break!

1) International Potluck/English Practice
Join International Friends as we have our every other week international potluck and cultural discussion. We will be sharing food with one another from our countries. So bring some food that represents your culture so you can share about it. Everyone will be contributing a dish/food, so make sure you bring something so we can all eat and so we can learn about your culture. It will also be a great time to practice your English.

Date: Wednesday, November 28th, 2018
Time: 7 PM
Venue: CGC Main Area

2) Discussion on Jesus' Teachings
Join us for a discussion about what Jesus says and what that means. Jesus is a character that crosses cultures and religions, and we would love to come to an understanding together of what his teachings mean. The group is question-based and is all about coming to conclusions together, so the more opinions there are, the better it is!

Date: Wednesday, November 28th, 2018
Time: 6 PM
Venue: CGC Main Area

We hope you are having a good start to the week! Notice the change of schedule! This is the last week that we will have English Club on Thursdays. We are going to change up schedule next week and move to Wednesday nights.

1) English Club
Come practice your English and meet new friends! We will have snacks while we practice English. This is the last week of English Club on Thursdays! There is no Potluck this week.

Date: November 8th, 2018
Time: 5:30PM
Venue: CGC (Center of Global Citizenship). We will meet in the main area.

2) International Potluck
Join International Friends as we have our every other week international potluck and cultural discussion. We will be sharing food with one another from our countries. So bring some food that represents your culture so you can share about it. Everyone will be contributing a dish/food, so make sure you bring something so we can all eat and so we can learn about your culture.

Date: Wednesday, November 14th, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: CGC Main Area

3) Family Groups
Join us as we start up Family Groups! Family Groups are meant to be a place where we grow closer in community, have fun, and create a space where we can ask questions & explore more about what Jesus says and what that means. The groups are question-based and are all about coming to conclusions together, so the more opinions there are, the better it is! Family Groups started this past Saturday, but you can still join in. Message Hiroki or Johanes about details: [email protected] or [email protected].

4) Thanksgiving Dinner
Are you looking to do something special over Thanksgiving break? International Friends will be hosting their annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Friday, November 23rd. Join International Friends at Wash U and SLU as we have a massive Thanksgiving potluck. Last year we had around 100 people come! We will provide the turkey and traditional American Thanksgiving dishes, and we ask if you'd be willing to cook something from your home country? It will be at a friend's home near Wash U's campus, and we will provide rides for SLU students

Date: Friday, November 23rd, 2018
Time: TBD (Maybe 6PM?)
Venue: 10 Brentmoor Park, Clayton, MO

We hope your week is going well! We are almost to Fall Break! Check out the events this week:

1) English Club
Come practice your English and meet new friends! We will have snacks while we practice English. RSVP to Brenden at [email protected]. If you are a native English speaker and would like to help with this: Email Brenden at [email protected].

Date: October 18th, 2018
Time: 5:30PM
Venue: CGC (Center of Global Citizenship). We will meet in the main area.

2) International Friends Joins IV
International Friends will be joining InterVarsity for their gathering of hanging out, worship of God through music, snacks, and examining who God is. It is welcome to people from all faith backgrounds and viewpoints. It is a good chance to meet American friends!

Date: October 18th, 2018
Time: 7PM
Venue: Griesedieck Blue Room (The room in the lobby of the Griesedieck complex next to the security desk)

3) International Potluck and Pumpkin Carving
Join International Friends as we have our every other week international potluck and cultural discussion. We will be sharing food with one another from our countries and then carving pumpkins!

Date: October 25th, 2018
Time: 6:30PM
Venue: Center of Global Citizenship

4) Family Groups
Join us as we start up Family Groups after Fall Break! We are currently getting time frames and schedules organized, so if you wanted to join one, we will be sending the info soon. Family Groups are meant to be a place where we grow closer in community, have fun, and create a space where we can ask questions & explore more about what Jesus says and what that means. The groups are question-based and are all about coming to conclusions together, so the more opinions there are, the better it is! Family Groups start out as only meeting 4 times, so that you can test it out and not have to make a huge commitment. We hope that they will be enjoyable and insightful for you! If you are interested, email Brenden at [email protected]!

We hope your week is going well! We are almost to Fall Break! Check out the events this week:

1) English Club
Come practice your English and meet new friends! We will have snacks while we practice English. RSVP to Brenden at [email protected]. If you are a native English speaker and would like to help with this: Email Brenden at [email protected].

Date: October 11th, 2018
Time: 5:30PM
Venue: CGC (Center of Global Citizenship). We will meet in the main area.

2) International Potluck and Culture Night
Join International Friends as we have our every other week international potluck and cultural discussion. We will be sharing food with one another from our countries. So bring some food that represents your culture so you can share about it. Everyone will be contributing a dish/food, so make sure you bring something so we can all eat and so we can learn about your culture.

Date: October 11th, 2018
Time: 6:30PM
Venue: Center of Global Citizenship

3) International Potluck and Culture Night
Join us as we start up Family Groups! Family Groups are meant to be a place where we grow closer in community, have fun, and create a space where we can ask questions & explore more about what Jesus says and what that means. The groups are question-based and are all about coming to conclusions together, so the more opinions there are, the better it is! Family Groups start out as only meeting 4 times, so that you can test it out and not have to make a huge commitment. We hope that they will be enjoyable and insightful for you! If you are interested, email Brenden at [email protected]!

We hope your week is going well! Check out the events this week:

1) English Club
Come practice your English and meet new friends! We will have snacks while we practice English. RSVP to Brenden at [email protected]. If you are a native English speaker and would like to help with this: Email Brenden at [email protected].

Date: October 4th, 2018
Time: 5:30PM
Venue: CGC (Center of Global Citizenship). We will meet in the main area.

2) International Friends Joins IV
International Friends will be joining InterVarsity for their gathering of hanging out, worship of God through music, snacks, and examining who God is. It is welcome to people from all faith backgrounds and viewpoints. It is a good chance to meet American friends!

Date: October 4th, 2018
Time: 7PM
Venue: Griesedieck Blue Room (The room in the lobby of the Griesedieck complex next to the security desk)

3) Family Group Hot Pot Party!!
Have you been interested in growing closer in community to other students and members of International Friends and also investigating faith more? We are having a hot pot party to talk about Family Groups and what they are on October 6th at 7PM. We would LOVE to have you. Family Groups usually eat food together, look at what Jesus has taught in the Bible, and enjoy each others' company. You can be from any faith background to join and you don't have to commit to a Family Group in order to join hot pot. Join us on October 6th to hear more and enjoy hot pot!! RSVP to Brenden at [email protected] if you are interested and/or need a ride.

Date: October 6th, 2018
Time: 7PM
Venue: 6301 Delmar Blvd, Apartment 3W

We hope the first week of classes went well!

1) ) St. Louis Tradition: Labor Day Ice Cream
Meet us this upcoming Monday at the clocktower at 7PM where we will eat Ted Drewes ice cream, play games, and hang out with American students from InterVarsity. Ted Drewes is a traditional St. Louis ice cream place.

Date: Monday, September 3rd, 2018
Time: 7PM
Venue: Clocktower

2) English Club
Come practice your English with native speakers and meet new friends. RSVP to Brenden at [email protected] if you'd like to come, so we know how many English teachers to get! If you are a native English speaker and would like to help with this, email Brenden at [email protected]. You don't have to attend the InterVarsity meeting after, if you go to English Club.

Date: September 6th, 2018
Time: 5:30PM
Venue: Xavier Hall, Room 174

3) International Friends Joins IV
International Friends will be joining InterVarsity for their first gathering of hanging out, worship of God through music, snacks, and examining who God is. It is welcome to people from all faith backgrounds and viewpoints. It is a good chance to meet American friends!

Date: September 6th, 2018
Time: 7PM
Venue: Xavier Hall, Room 174

4) Iranian Culture Night
International Friends at Wash U will be hosting Iranian Night. Come eat Iranian food, learn about Iranian culture, and meet friends from Wash U. If you'd like a ride or directions, let Brenden know at [email protected].

Date: September 7th, 2018
Time: 7PM
Venue: Washington University's Laboratory Sciences Building, Room 400

5) Indoor Rock Climbing!
Join International Friends as we go rock climbing at Climb So iLL. It is free entry, but you have to pay for rental gear. Rental gear is around $7-$9. We will teach you how to rock climb safely and in a fun way! RSVP to Brenden at [email protected].

Date: September 9th, 2018
Time: 1PM
Venue: Meet at 1PM outside of Spring Hall

6) Fall Retreat
Check out the flyer to learn more about our retreat to a lake an hour and a half away! Email Brenden at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Date: September 28th-30th, 2018
Venue: Camp Lakewood

Meet for Midnight Breakfast tonight at 10PM in between Gries and Grand Hall!

Hope you are having a good week!

1) Bowling and Open Gym
A local group has a building about two miles away with an open gym to play futsal/basketball and a bowling alley. We will be doing this next Tuesday the 27th! Come on out and enjoy free bowling!! We will leave at about 6:45pm from Spring Hall. RSVP to Brenden at [email protected] if you would like to come (so we have enough space in cars).

2) Partnering with InterVarsity
International Friends will be partnering with InterVarsity's Large groups on every other Tuesday night at 7PM in BSC 351. The next one is tomorrow! Check out the flyer attached! There will be snacks, meeting new people, and Bible discussion. Come check it out! We will be talking about self-image and self-care and using poetry to talk about it.

Date: Tuesday, March 20th
Time: 7 pm
Venue: BSC 351

3) Family Groups
Interested in joining a Family/Small Group? Family Groups are smaller groups that we have to help build community, give an environment to talk about deep things, and create space to talk about God. We currently have ones the meet on Thursdays at 2PM and 5PM! We are open to starting more at different times as well. Let Brenden know at [email protected] if you are interested!

4) International Getaway
Come join International Friends in beautiful Lake of the Ozarks! We will be spending an extended weekend climbing in caves, zip-lining, boating, playing paintball, learning about each other's cultures, eating amazing international snacks, and talking about stories from Jesus' life. It is one of the most fun weekends of the year. We are hoping for over 100 international students from universities around the Midwest. Last year we had 20 different countries represented! If you are interested, email Brenden at [email protected].

Date: May 11th-15th, 2017
Venue: Lake of the Ozarks

Hope you are enjoying your weeks!

1) Family Groups
Interested in joining a Family/Small Group? Family Groups are smaller groups that we have to help build community, give an environment to talk about deep things, and create space to talk about God. We currently have ones the meet on Tuesdays at 4:30PM, Fridays at 11AM at the Med Campus, and Fridays at 2:30. Let Brenden know at [email protected] if you are interested!

2) Dinner & Discussion
We will have our every-other week Dinner & Discussion tomorrow, Wednesday night (November 8th)! Wednesday night we will have a potluck (so bring some food from your home country, and share your culture!), talk about our cultures and diversity, and then have an open discussion based on Jesus' life and faith. Feel free to come to any part of the night (if you come for the dinner that doesn't mean you have to stay for the discussion part)!

Date: Wednesday, November 8th, 2017
Time: 7 pm
Venue: CGC 122

3) Thanksgiving!
We will be having a massive Thanksgiving event on Friday November 24th! If you are in town, enjoy a 100 person Thanksgiving celebration!

Happy Halloween!

1) Family Groups
Interested in joining a Family/Small Group? Family Groups are smaller groups that we have to help build community, give an environment to talk about deep things, create space to talk about God, and have times to have fun. We currently have ones the meet on Tuesdays at 4:30PM, Fridays at 11AM at the Med Campus, and Fridays at 2:30. Let Brenden know at [email protected] if you are interested!

2) Dinner & Discussion
We will have our every-other week Dinner & Discussion on next Wednesday night (November 8th)! Wednesday night we will have a potluck (so bring some food from your home country, and share your culture!), talk about our cultures and diversity, and then have an open discussion based on Jesus' life and faith. Feel free to come to any part of the night (if you come for the dinner that doesn't mean you have to stay for the discussion part)!

Date: Wednesday, November 8th, 2017
Time: 7 pm
Venue: CGC 122

3) Bible Discussion
Due to pumpkin carving last week, we weren't able to have our spiritual/Bible discussion, so this Wednesday night (tomorrow), November 1st, we will meet at 7PM in the CGC (couches area) to do a brief discussion. There will be no dinner, but feel free to bring snacks!

4) Global Foods Trip
Have you been wanting to get food from your home country? Brenden will be providing rides to the international market (Global Foods) once a week. This week we will go Sunday at 1:30PM. Let him know at [email protected] if you'd like to come.

5) Thanksgiving!
We will be having a massive Thanksgiving event on Friday November 24th! If you are in town, enjoy a 100 person Thanksgiving celebration!

Hope you had a great Fall Break!

1) Dinner & Discussion w/Pumpkin Carving
We will have our every-other week Dinner & Discussion on Wednesday night (October 25th)! Wednesday night we will have a potluck (so bring some food from your home country, and share your culture!), talk about our cultures and diversity, and then have an open discussion based on Jesus' life and faith. Feel free to come to any part of the night (if you come for the dinner that doesn't mean you have to stay for the discussion part)! We also will have some pumpkins to carve too.

Date: Wednesday, October 25th, 2017
Time: 7 pm
Venue: CGC 122

2) Family Groups
Interested in joining a Family/Small Group? Family Groups are smaller groups that we have to help build community, give an environment to talk about deep things, create space to talk about God, and have times to have fun. We currently have ones the meet on Tuesdays at 4:30PM, Fridays at 11AM at the Med Campus, and Fridays at 2:30. Let Brenden know at [email protected] if you are interested!

3) Pumpkin Carving & Music Night
Come celebrate Halloween by carving pumpkins, eating a potluck dinner, and listening/playing music. We will provide the pumpkins and you can help provide the music & food! It will be at Wash U.

Date: Friday, October 27th, 2017
Time: 7 pm
Venue: Lab Sciences Room 400 on Wash U's campus

4) Thanksgiving!
We will be having a massive Thanksgiving event on Friday November 24th! If you are in town, enjoy a 100 person Thanksgiving celebration!

I hope Midterms are going well!

1) Family Groups
Interested in joining a Family/Small Group? Family Groups are smaller groups that we have to help build community, give an environment to talk about deep things, create space to talk about God, and have times to have fun. We currently have ones the meet on Tuesdays at 4:30PM, Fridays at 11AM at the Med Campus, and Fridays at 2:30. Let Brenden know at [email protected] if you are interested!

2) Dinner & Discussion
We will have our every-other week Dinner & Discussion on Wednesday night (October 25th)! Wednesday night we will have a potluck (so bring some food from your home country, and share your culture!), talk about our cultures and diversity, and then have an open discussion based on Jesus' life and faith. Feel free to come to any part of the night (if you come for the dinner that doesn't mean you have to stay for the discussion part)!

Date: Wednesday, October 25th, 2017
Time: 7 pm
Venue: CGC 122

3) Pumpkin Carving & Music Night
Come celebrate Halloween by carving pumpkins, eating a potluck dinner, and listening/playing music. We will provide the pumpkins and you can help provide the music & food! It will be at Wash U.

Date: Friday, October 27th, 2017
Time: 7 pm
Venue: Lab Sciences Room 400

4) Global Foods Trip
Have you been wanting to get food from your home country? Brenden will be providing rides to the international market (Global Foods) once a week. This week we will go Sunday at 1:30PM. Let him know at [email protected] if you'd like to come.

5) Thanksgiving!
We will be having a massive Thanksgiving event on Friday November 24th! If you are in town, enjoy a 100 person Thanksgiving celebration!

I hope our weeks are going well and you are preparing well for Mid-Terms!

1) Dinner & Discussion
We will have our every-other week Dinner & Discussion on Wednesday night (October 11th)! Wednesday night we will have a potluck (so bring some food from your home country, and share your culture!), talk about our cultures and diversity, and then have an open discussion based on Jesus' life and faith. Feel free to come to any part of the night (if you come for the dinner that doesn't mean you have to stay for the discussion part)!

Date: Wednesday, October 11th, 2017
Time: 7 pm
Venue: CGC 122

2) Apple Picking
Come enjoy beautiful fall weather and a chance to pick apples at a local farm. After picking the apples, we will go to a home in St. Louis where we will have dinner, make apple pies, and have a bonfire. RSVP to Brenden at [email protected]. Please RSVP by Thursday Night! After picking apples, you will have the option to stay for dinner or go back to campus! We will provide rides for you.

Date: Saturday, October 14th, 2017
Time: 12:30 pm-8PM

I hope our weeks are going well and you are preparing well for Mid-Terms!

1) Dinner & Discussion
We will have our every-other week Dinner & Discussion on next Wednesday night (October 11th)! Wednesday night we will have a potluck (so bring some food from your home country, and share your culture!), talk about our cultures and diversity, and then have an open discussion based on Jesus' life and faith. Feel free to come to any part of the night (if you come for the dinner that doesn't mean you have to stay for the discussion part)!

Date: Wednesday, October 11th, 2017
Time: 7 pm
Venue: CGC 122

2) Apple Picking
Come enjoy beautiful fall weather and a chance to pick apples at a local farm. After picking the apples, we will go to a home in St. Louis where we will have dinner, make apple pies, and have a bonfire. RSVP to Brenden at [email protected].

Date: Saturday, October 14th, 2017
Time: 12:30 pm-8PM
Venue: Braeutigams Orchard

I hope everyone is having a great week! Here are the upcoming events:

1) Fall Retreat
Enjoy a weekend away at a beautiful lake with other international students from around universities in Missouri. The weekend will be filled with good food, new friendships, spiritual conversations, and fun events. Come explore the outdoors as we hike, boat, and go horseback riding. Explore faith as we learn about the life and purpose of Jesus and how that impacts our lives. People from all faith and backgrounds are welcome and will make our conversations better. Email [email protected] if you are interested! We only have 6 spots left.

Date: September 29th at 4:30PM-October 1st at 2PM
Cost: $105
Venue: Camp Lakewood

2) Dinner & Discussion
We will have our every-other week Dinner & Discussion on next Wednesday night (September 27th)! Wednesday night we will have a potluck (so bring some food from your home country, and share your culture!), talk about our cultures and diversity, and then have an open discussion based on Jesus' life and faith. Feel free to come to any part of the night (if you come for the dinner that doesn't mean you have to stay for the discussion part)!

Date: Wednesday, September 27th, 2017
Time: 7 pm
Venue: CGC 122

3) Music Night
Enjoy a night at our friend's, Kenny DeShields, home where we will have a potluck and play music together. Kenny is a professional musician, and it will be a night that you don't want to miss! Bring your instrument, your singing voice, and some food! This will be a potluck event.

Date: Friday, September 22nd
Time: 6:30PM
Venue: Meet at Spring Hall then we will go to 4228 Delmar Blvd., STL, MO 63108