November 21, 2018
The Psychology of Gratitude: Robert Emmons on How Saying Thanks Makes You Happier; Zooming In; Habits of Purpose in an Age of Distraction; Writing for Quillette Ended My Theater Project; VIP Access and more, in this issue of Christian Union's bi-monthly email brief.
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. — Colossians 3:15-17
November 20, 2018
Carey ’19 Seeks to Produce Faith-Based Films
A Harvard College senior hopes to combine his passions for storytelling and missions to create a vibrant cinematic platform with wide crossover appeal.Nick Carey, ’19, who serves as a student leader of Harvard College Faith and Action (a student organization resourced by Christian Union), plans to use his drive and talents to pursue a career in the film industry. “If you tell stories effectively enough, movies can reach a lot of people,” he said. “It can be a very powerful missionary tool.”November 19, 2018
Julia Carlisle“At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks split.” - Matthew 27:51-53We often encounter “Do Not’s” in our daily lives. “Do not Enter.” “Do Not Touch.” “Do Not Pass.” When you go to a museum, you won’t be able to get within four feet of a famous painting or an ancient artifact because of the velvet rope that stands in your way.
November 19, 2018
Salon with James Davison Hunter
November 18, 2018
November 18, 2018
Ministry Begins Third Year in Silicon Valley
November 16, 2018
Schroen ’19 Is a Leader with Habitat for Humanity
November 15, 2018
Christian Union Launches Freshman Welcoming Campaign
November 15, 2018
Freshman Welcoming Campaign Attracts a Crowd
November 13, 2018
Salon with Justin Whitmel Earley
Christian Union New York was delighted to host Justin Whitmel Earley on November 13, 2018, for the first of two salons that he is leading this month. Salons can typically accomodate up to 20 participants. This event was hugely popular, with twenty-five in attendance and many more on the waitlist. Graduate students and professionals gathered to learn about the topic, "Habits of Purpose in an Age of Distraction."November 13, 2018
Students Encounter The Prodigal God
November 7, 2018
How to Navigate Conversations About Sexual Identity; Glorious Ruins; A Distinctively Christian Appreciation of the Arts; Christian, What Do You Believe?; The Abundant Life and Greek Life; More Than 4,000 Join The Great Experiment and more, in this issue of Christian Union's bi-monthly email brief.
Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his handand marked off the heavens with a span,enclosed the dust of the earth in a measureand weighed the mountains in scalesand the hills in a balance?— Isaiah 40:12
November 5, 2018
Tucker ElseNot long ago, I was looking at some photographs by Tony Fouhse. He is an artist from Ottawa, Canada, and he had an exhibit at an Ottawa gallery depicting drug addicts in his native city. The pictures are striking. Matted hair, wrinkled and tired faces, torn clothing, and stories of pain and loss etched in the addicts’ countenances. And yet something is surprising in nearly all of the portraits: the eyes still gleam. There is still a glimmer of hope in these eyes that have, most assuredly, seen so much despair and brokenness.
November 1, 2018
Whit Hazelton“Whenever God is about to do something truly great, He first sets His people praying!” -- Matthew Henry, 1662-1714For the 31 days of October, more than 4,000 Christians across America joined in a united effort to seek God in an extraordinary way, through prayer, Bible reading, repentance, listening to and obeying the Holy Spirit, evangelism, and a bold step of faith called “The Joshua Challenge.”
October 24, 2018
Last Call for Liberty?; Fewer Sex Partners Means a Happier Marriage; Columbia Ministry Center; The Sum of Your Loves; Eugene Peterson Has Completed His Long Obedience and more, in this issue of Christian Union's bi-monthly email brief.
For You are the LORD Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.— Psalm 97:9
October 22, 2018
By Carol FausnaughtOn Saturday, October 13, 2018, nearly 70 Christian Union leadership, faculty, financial partners, and friends marked a jubilant dedication of the new ministry center at Columbia University in Upper Manhattan. Festivities included a dedication ceremony, brunch, and tours of the new facility.This joyful day was over five years in the making.
October 22, 2018
by Justin Woyak“You are what you love.” Or so claims Christian philosopher James K.A. Smith (in his book by that title).I don’t mean you are the things that you love, but you are the sum of your loves—your actions of loving and desiring.
October 12, 2018
Tailored to Grad Students & Professionals
"Standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel." Philippians 1:27Christian Union New York will be launching new community groups this fall. Community groups will meet together on weekends to study Scripture, serve the city of New York and encourage one another throughout the year. To learn more, please email us at: CUNewYork@christianunion.org.October 11, 2018
What Makes a Human, Human?; How Do Christians Fit Into the Two-Party System? They Don’t; Changing Society's Views on 'Hooking Up'; Angels in the Bible: What We Actually Know About Them; 500 Freshmen (And Counting) and more, in this issue of Christian Union's bi-monthly email brief.
Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.— Peter 2:11-12
October 8, 2018
Benjamin PascutHow we understand what it means to be human? Benjamin Pascut, PhD, addresses students involved in Harvard College Faith and Action,
