Campus Ministry is a safe place for students to come together with their peers to eat, have fun, and learn and grow in their faith. Every Episcopal Church can make a BIG difference in the life of a college student. The students will appreciate your efforts and your congregation will be enriched by their participation. The following pages include information about Campus Ministry in our Diocese  Helpful hints for your congregation  Local churches near campuses  Advice from upper class college students to new students  Diocesan Campus Ministry  Highlighted Campus Ministries  Campus Ministry Contacts and…What do we do with them when they are here? How do we get college student to church?

Feeling welcome is the main concern of college students who attend a new church. Be intentional about meeting and speaking to them when they do come to your church. Sit with students during worship so they don’t sit alone. Many students may not be Episcopalian and may appreciate help with the BCP and Hymnals, as needed. Invite students to stay after the service for Coffee Hour. Be sure there are other beverages and lots of ‘goodies” available. Offer to provide rides to/ from church and school for Sunday worship and other church activities. Include students in worship. Find out their past experiences. [i.e. choir, acolytes, ushers, etc.] Laity or clergy could offer a mid-week Bible study for college students. Helpful Hints for your congregation

Organize a special “Students Night Out” Supper—one time only, once a week, once a month. Students love to eat outside the school food services. Keep it simple, but “filling.” and free [i.e. Parishioners bring covered-dish lasagna, salad, breads, dessert.] Inviting students to your homes for cookouts and home-cooked meals is always a nice idea as well. Provide “Care Packages” for students during finals week with a note wishing them well on their exams. [i.e. include homemade cookies, snacks, pens, etc.] Communicate with College Chaplain or Deans: * Find out college policies and regulations concerning privacy issues. * Ask what is being done by other community churches that your Episcopal Church might do also. * If the college invites the community to participate in a Freshman or Beginning of the Year Orientation, set up a booth advertising your Episcopal Church. Provide hand-out information about your church including worship times, directions, phone numbers, website, & address. Ask interested students to complete forms volunteering their campus addresses and other information that would be helpful for communicating with them. * Send s to students inviting them to worship services and other activities. More Helpful hints

City SchoolsChurches Bluefield Bluefield State College Christ, 200 Duhring St Concord University (Athens) Beckley Mountain State University St. Stephen’s, 200 Virginia St Appalachian Bible College (Mt Hope) Buckhannon West Virginia Wesleyan College Transfiguration, 65 S. Kanawha St Alderson Broaddus College (Philippi) Charleston Area University of Charleston St. Christopher, 821 Edgewood Dr National Institute of Tech.St. John’s, 1105 Quarrier St (Cross Lanes) St. Matthew’s, 36 Norwood Rd WV State University St. Mark’s, 405 B St., St. Albans (Institute) Elkins Davis & Elkins CollegeGrace, 212 John St Fairmont Fairmont State University Christ, 824 Fairmont Ave Glenville Glenville State CollegeSt. Mark’s, 607 W. Main St Huntington Marshall University Trinity, th St Marshall Comm. & Tech. CollegeSt. John’s, 3000 Washington Blvd Huntington Junior College St. Peter’s, 2248 Adams Ave Local Churches listed by City and Schools

City SchoolsChurches Keyser Potomac State College of WVUEmmanuel, S. Mineral St Lewisburg WV School of St. James’, 218 Church St Osteopathic Medicine Montgomery WVU Institute of Technology Calvary, 310-A Fourth Ave Morgantown West Virginia UniversityTrinity, 247 Willey St St. Thomas à Becket, 75 Old Cheat Rd Parkersburg WVU at Parkersburg Trinity, 430 Juliana St Ohio Valley UniversityGood Shepherd, 903 Charles St St. Mountain State College Salem Salem International University Prince of Peace, Jacobs Run Rd., Rts. 23 & Shepherdstown Shepherd University Trinity, Corner of Church & German Sts Wheeling Bethany College Lawrencefield, Table Rock Lane West Liberty State College St. Luke’s, 200 South Penn St Wheeling Jesuit University St. Matthew’s, 1410 Chapline St West Virginia Business College St. Paul’s, 2563 National Rd

Advice from those who have been there…done that! "Go to class. Some professors don't take roll, so you will be tempted to sleep that extra hour. This is a nono. You never know what you might miss. I had a biology teacher who compared prisons to zombies. He never mentioned it in any notes, but it was on the final. Countless questions like that came up, and those of us who went to every class got those extra points. Going to class pays." (Emma Gardner) "Dorm showers are super fun. Try to get a neat little carrying case for your soaps and such... it just makes life easier. Bath robes are also a fantastic idea because a robe can make it far less awkward if a fire alarm goes off while you are bathing." (Emma Gardner) "Cafeteria food isn't the best. Come to church, they feed you." "Go to class. Showing up for class is at least 75% of getting decent grades." (Adam Strider) "At orientation, they'll tell you about the whole "points" thing on your student ID. Do it, its a lot easier than carrying a [bunch] of quarters around to do laundry. Plus, if you run out of points, you just have to go downstairs to the machine and put more on. Quarters are not so convenient." (Adam Strider) Advice from those who have Been there…done that!

To the recent High School Graduate: During your first semester at college make a list of three or four people who have had the greatest impact on your life. What where they like? How did they impact you? How did you feel in their presence? What was different about them? How did they get to be so cool? Now consider what it would take to be like them. Take small steps this semester to imitate your heros as you interact with others on campus. Karlin Bilcher Take whatever experiences your college formation throws your way and make the most of those experiences. Live those four to five to six years or however many years your at college and live them to the fullest. Enjoy your courses, but also have a blast on the social scene. And, last but not least, don't forget about your relationship with God. No matter what, God is with you and always will be. I'm sure that the Episcopal priests and campus ministers on campus would love to talk with you and get to know who you are as a child of God. One more thing, when doing your laundry, don't mix your whites with dark colors! God's Grace, Eric L. Miller+ Eric (left) with his campus minister Karlin (right) Participate in clubs and study hard but don't forget to relax! Olivia Novotny …And if you don’t understand ask questions during class and if you still don’t get it go and talk to your professor during office hours – Emily Rengers Make at least one friend in each class for questions, homework, note sharing…

Diocesan CYA ministry serves college students and young adults in or connected to the Diocese of West Virginia. Retreats, Service Projects, Fun Events, Great Friends and MORE! Diocesan Retreats Fall 06- Benedictine Spirituality Spring 07- Vocation and Discernment Fall 07- Reconciliation Spring 08- Vision for College and Young Adult Ministry Fall 08- Fran McKendree guest speaker Facebook page: "Episcopal Campus Ministry in the Diocese of West Virginia” Website:

We are open-minded people who like to meet with other open-minded people to talk about God and life. There’s plenty of good food, friends, laughter, singing, talking, and of course, God! All are welcome. Come join us! “You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should." ~from Desidirata (Canterbury office mural by Erin Felton)  Dinner & Holy Eucharist on Sunday evenings  Weekday Bible Study  Ecumenical Programs and Gatherings at the CCC  Retreats, Service Projects, and Fun Events Activities include weekly gatherings and special events: We are…Marshall! Marshall University Canterbury Club (Episcopal Campus Ministry)

West Virginia University Canterbury Christian Fellowship Come as you are and join us for fun, food and fellowship. We are a group committed to strengthening our relationship with Jesus. We are an Episcopal group, but you don't have to be Episcopalian. We love to have people from all denominations. We are a safe place for you to come and explore and experience Jesus. Tuesday night we gather, for a time of prayer and praise. We have free dinner on Wednesday nights, followed by a time of discussion and Bible study. We have several activities throughout the semester.

WVU Nicki Carpenter – Marshall The Rev. Kevin Kelly – Fairmont State The Rev. Siobhán Patterson – Shepherd University Caitlin McIntyre – WV Wesleyan The Rev. John Valentine – The Rev. Siobhán Patterson,Chair Jason Beschinski, Diocesan Rep. Ann Burr Nicki Carpenter Maria Kinard Caitlin McIntyre The Rev. Eric Miller Amy Porterfield Emily Rengers Amy Seitz The Rev. Adam Thomas, The Rev. Cheryl Winter Campus Ministry Contacts Commission on College & Young Adult Ministry (CCYAM)