Alumni
Reflecting on the Impact of Christian Union Lux at Yale
Recent Alumni - In Their Own Words
Editor’s Note: The following article contains first-person accounts from alumni who were actively involved in CU Lux, Christian Union’s ministry at Yale University.
The Great Gospel Opportunity
Report Details ‘Pivotal Moment’ for Gen Z and Millennials
By Tom Campisi, Managing Editor
Editor's note: This Throwback Thursday article originally appeared in January of 2021.
With its report, The Great Opportunity: The American Church in 2050, the Pinetops Foundation examines the fruitfulness, or lack thereof, when it comes to the engagement of today’s teens and young adults. According to its 2018 report, approximately one million young people are leaving the church each year—but a “great opportunity” exists if we can reverse the current trends assigned to Generation Z and younger Millennials.
Does Your Community Need a CU Fire Retreat?
Christian Union Is Offering Hosting Opportunities
By Tom Campisi, Managing Editor
Christian Union will host its next CU Fire Retreat on October 14-15 in living rooms across America—it’s a small group experience designed for the rejuvenation and inspiration of Christians.
“Princeton Has Transformed Me"
Reflections from a Christian Union Nova Leader
By Leah Smith, Princeton ’22
As a recent alumna of Princeton University, I have a lot to reflect on. These past four years have been quite a ride, and I can confidently say that my identity in God has been strengthened so much. Through seeking Him, I’ve gained a stronger sense of purpose and grown a softer and kinder heart in loving others. CU Nova was the one organization on campus that I considered my family, complete with close brothers and sisters in Christ, adult leaders who’ve acted as mothers, and father figures whose wisdom I could glean from. These are the people whose weddings I hope to be in and who I will be visiting with during the classic Princeton University Reunions.
Harvard Alumni Panel: Community at the Cross
Young Professionals Reflect on CU Gloria, Post-College Life
By Tom Campisi, Managing Editor
On Good Friday, six Harvard College alumni gathered for "Community at the Cross," a panel discussion hosted by Christian Union Gloria.
Why I Believe in the Life-Changing Potential and Power of CU Rise
Fondly Remembering An Evangelistic Blitz from 1985
By Tom Campisi, Managing Editor
Christian Union is currently in the midst of an ambitious evangelistic initiative called CU Rise, which includes social media campaigns and outreaches at the nine universities where it hosts leadership development ministries. CU Rise will run for eight weeks.
Christian Union Lux at Yale: ‘A Catalyst for Spiritual Growth'
A Senior Reflects on Formative Years of Christian Community
By Alice Huang, Yale ’22
Being a member of Christian Union Lux has thoroughly shaped my time at Yale. The community of CU was so vital in keeping my life centered on Christ, even in as busy and distracting of an environment as college. I can honestly say that despite growing up in a Christian household, I experienced the most dramatic growth in my relationship to God in the last four years—growth which I attribute to the loving ministry fellows, my dedicated peers in CU, and the thought-provoking curriculum.
Growing in Grace at Cornell University and NYC
Holsey ’22, a Student of the Word, Starts New Chapter of Life
By Anne Kerhoulas, Staff Writer
Christian Union ministry fellows pour time, love, and energy into the students in their ministries with the hope that when they graduate and move into the next stage of life they will be equipped, spiritually mature, and grounded in Christ. Savannah Holsey, Cornell ’22, is a representation of just that.
A Class Day Discourse
Mwabe ’19 Exhorts Graduates to Go beyond Comfort Zone
Editor's note: This article originally appeared in the Summer 2019 edition of Christian Union: The Magazine and is reprinted as a "Throwback Thursday" feature in conjuction with the year-long celebration of Christian Union's 20th Anniversary in 2022.
As part of commencement exercises, Harvard College selected a co-president of Christian Union’s ministry for one of its top honors.
God’s Not Dead at Yale
Robb ’70 Inspires CU Lux with Message of Revival
By Anne Kerhoulas, Staff Writer
When Isaiah sees the glory of the Lord, his magnitude and power as just the hem of his garment filled the temple, he fell to his knees saying, “Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips.” (Isaiah 6)
Day and Night Fast Unites 4,500 Americans to Seek God for Revival
Participants Share Powerful Testimonies
By Chuck Hetzler, Director of CU Day & Night
God has a word for every nation. That’s why 4,500 American Christians joined Christian Union Day and Night’s fourteen-day fast on January 3-16, 2022.
Throwback Thursday: Pressing Toward the Mark at Princeton
Football Players Huddle Up for Christian Union Bible Course
Tom Campisi, MANAGING EDITOR
Editor's note: This Throwback Thursday article originally appeared in Fall 2019.
From Desperation to Deliverance for Harvard Kennedy School Alumnus
“Don’t Stop Pressing In!”
By Jacob Hawkins, Harvard Kennedy School ’20
About a year ago, my mom asked me, “When did it all change for you?” Without thinking, the answer was clear. “When I started to read my Bible every day,” I responded.
"I Am Incredibly Grateful for Christian Union"
Alumna Recalls the Discipleship, Community, and Leadership Development she Experienced at Columbia
By Taylor Willis, Columbia ’18
As soon as I set foot on campus as a first-year at Columbia, I felt out of place. I yearned for Christian community minutes after my parents left me to fly back to Texas. Thankfully, by God’s grace, Christian Union Lumine existed.
Being a Faithful Presence in the Public Sphere
A Podcast on Faith + Work
Though American Christians once lived in a culture that was infused with Christian morals and understandings of reality, American culture today is the least Christian our nation has ever seen, forcing believers and the Church to reconsider how they might embody and share the Gospel in their unique spheres of influence.
Christian Union Book Recommendations for 2022
From New Releases to Classics
Everyone needs a good book on hand. To help you decide where to start in the new year, Christian Union ministry faculty and staff have put together a recommended booklist for 2022. Ranging from new releases to old classics, there is sure to be something that will bless and challenge you this year. Take a look!
“Where Is God in the Movies?”
Columbia and Penn Alumni Discuss Films
By Anne Kerhoulas, Staff Writer
Alumni from Columbia and Penn gathered in person and virtually to discuss religious themes in film. Spearheaded by Columbia alumnus Stephen Cone ’20, who was a Film and Media Studies major, the alumni recently gathered at the CU Lumine Ministry Center on the day of the Columbia vs. Penn football game for the discussion entitled, “Where Is God in the Movies?”
Alumni ‘Homecoming’ Bolsters CU Vox at Dartmouth College
In-Person Ministry Returns
By Tom Campisi, Managing Editor
A core group of emerging student leaders and alumni who have returned to the area have helped Christian Union Vox reach incoming freshmen and launch into the new academic year with vitality.
CU Fire Burns Brightly Across the United States
Christian Union Multi-Site Event Stirs, Strengthens Believers
By Dr. Chuck HetZler, Director of CU Day and Night
Christian Union Day and Night hosted its first-ever, multi-site version of CU Fire on Friday, October 8 and Saturday, October 9.
Stanford Alumnus Finds Fulfillment Working as Design Researcher
Foulke ’20 Was Founding Member of CU Caritas
By Anne Kerhoulas, Staff Writer
Arthur Brooks argues that finding happiness in a job comes from two factors: a sense of accomplishment and professional efficacy as well as believing that your work is serving others and making a difference in the world. Recent Stanford grad and CU Caritas alumni Ryan Foulke has found both in his work for BibleProject, a non-profit organization that creates free Bible resources to “help make the biblical story accessible to everyone, everywhere.”
