Worship & small groups
Contact info:
Dan Kasztelan,
Campus Minister
(937)382-6661, ext. 239 or (800)341-9318, ext. 239
E-mail me
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Worship and prayer
Students, faculty, and staff gather for Weekly Worship in the meetinghouse at the Quaker Heritage Center, on Wednesdays, from 12:05–12:35. Speakers and musicians are members of the campus community. The Meditation Room in Kelly Religious Center is also open for worship, prayer, or encouraging one another in faith, whenever Kelly Center is open—usually,
M–Th 8 am–10 pm,
F-Sun 8 am–6 pm.
Campus Friends Meeting meets for worship every Sunday at the Meetinghouse, at 10:30 am. Many members of the Meeting are also members of the campus community, and students are always warmly welcomed. Worship at Campus Friends follows the traditional, unprogrammed Quaker form, in which worshippers gather and center in silence, and anyone present is free to speak when moved by the Spirit of God.
Wilmington and the surrounding area host a number of churches with a variety of denominational affiliations, including Friends, Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Church of Christ, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, Episcopal, Adventist, Non-denominational, and others. Many local congregations love to welcome college students. More information on churches in the Wilmington area and how to reach them can be obtained from the campus minister, ext. 239.
Small Groups
Initiated by students, staff, and faculty, a variety of small groups exist on campus aimed at nurturing and deepening the faith life of individuals and of the college community. In addition, Wilmington College has a very active volunteer program which assists students in finding places for service.
Fellowship Groups
Catholic Campus Ministry
Catholic Campus Ministry is co-sponsored by St. Columbkille Catholic Church, Wilmington. The group offers a variety of activities that include opportunities for ministry within the parish, some Mass on campus, and retreats. Member-ship is open to all students, staff, and faculty. For more information, contact Bud Lewis, ext. 341.
Chi Alpha
Chi Alpha is a non-denominational Christian fellowship group. The group meets on campus, in all sorts of settings and sizes. The gatherings are informal, charged with music, given to humor, and address topics that vary from relationships to the nature of truth. The goals of these gatherings are to meet with God, meet with friends, and meet real needs. For more information, contact Tara Lydy (ext. 261) or Ken Lydy (ext. 624).
Bible Study
Bible study groups meet weekly for study and prayer, seeking to tie the Scriptures to daily life and concerns. Students, faculty, and other concerned people lead Bible study groups. Groups meet at various times throughout the week. Some groups are listed below.
Students are welcome to initiate new groups in consultation with the campus minister.
Catalyst Campus Ministry
Formerly known as Builders on the Rock, Catalyst is a non-denominational campus ministry dedicated to helping students connect with Christ, their community, and other Christians on campus. Catalyst is led by Brent Cunningham, from Wilmington's Bible Baptist Church. Brent says: "At Catalyst, we understand that college is an important time of transition in every young adult’s life. It’s important as we face the changes of life that we not only stay connected to our faith, but that we grow in our faith as well. All students are welcome." Catalyst meets ever Wednesday at 9 pm in the TOP.
The Thomas R. Kelly Religious Center
Weekly worship