Welcome to a New Year and semester! Event planning at Kendall, GRCC, and GVSU is underway. Check back for event announcements.
Looking back, 2007 was pivotal for True North. We had several sucessful events surrounding faith and vocation at Kendall and GRCC. I was also able to meet many new students.
Looking ahead, 2008 promises to be significant. We'll continue hosting events on campus adding an event at the Grand Valley State Pew Campus.
We're also going to pilot our mentoring program. Email Susan if you're interested in learning more about this new program at info@truenorthonline.org
Happy New Year!
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
November Events
Grand Rapids Community College
November 14 from 2:30-3:30pm in the ATC Auditorium
"Beyond Charity" Jonathan Bradford
GR community leader Jonathan Bradford will talk about his Christian faith and vocation as the CEO of community development organization Inner City Christian Fellowship. He's been involved with ICCF since its inception. ICCF is an organization that repairs homes and provides micro-loans, striving for affordable housing options in Grand Rapids. The name gives away the strong connection between faith and justice.
Come hear Jonathan speak! It should be a great event!
Kendall College of Art and Design
November 15 11:30am-12:30pm room 217 Chris Stoffel Overvoorde will be talking about his faith and art.
Come and hear Chris. He's a Kendall alum and accomplished artist. Check out his current exhibit at Eyekons gallery called "The Michigan Eight."
November 14 from 2:30-3:30pm in the ATC Auditorium
"Beyond Charity" Jonathan Bradford
GR community leader Jonathan Bradford will talk about his Christian faith and vocation as the CEO of community development organization Inner City Christian Fellowship. He's been involved with ICCF since its inception. ICCF is an organization that repairs homes and provides micro-loans, striving for affordable housing options in Grand Rapids. The name gives away the strong connection between faith and justice.
Come hear Jonathan speak! It should be a great event!
Kendall College of Art and Design
November 15 11:30am-12:30pm room 217 Chris Stoffel Overvoorde will be talking about his faith and art.
Come and hear Chris. He's a Kendall alum and accomplished artist. Check out his current exhibit at Eyekons gallery called "The Michigan Eight."
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Fall 2007 Events
There are a few fall events in the works.
Grand Rapids Community College
True North is partnering with Inter Varsity on their "God Does Great Things" Wednesday afternoon series.
October 17: 2:30-3:30 pm ATC Auditorium Susan will be speaking about vocation.
October 31: 2:30-3:30 pm Science Auditorium: showing of a Numa DVD and conversation
November: TBA speaker pending
Kendall College of Art and Design
October 11: 11:30-12:20 Room 225. Susan will be speaking about vocation.
November: TBA speaker to talk about their art and faith.
Grand Rapids Community College
True North is partnering with Inter Varsity on their "God Does Great Things" Wednesday afternoon series.
October 17: 2:30-3:30 pm ATC Auditorium Susan will be speaking about vocation.
October 31: 2:30-3:30 pm Science Auditorium: showing of a Numa DVD and conversation
November: TBA speaker pending
Kendall College of Art and Design
October 11: 11:30-12:20 Room 225. Susan will be speaking about vocation.
November: TBA speaker to talk about their art and faith.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
New Staff
Susan Sytsma Bratt is the new Campus Ministry Coordinator for True North.
She originally hails from Holland, MI, but spent a few years in Grand Rapids while a student at Calvin College. After graduating with a Religion degree she moved to New Jersey where she recieved her Masters of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary.
Urban exploring with her husband Peter, drinking coffee, good conversation, and wrestling with questions of vocation and discipleship are some of her passions.
Drop her a line at info@truenorthonline.org if you would like to learn more about True North and upcoming events.
She originally hails from Holland, MI, but spent a few years in Grand Rapids while a student at Calvin College. After graduating with a Religion degree she moved to New Jersey where she recieved her Masters of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary.
Urban exploring with her husband Peter, drinking coffee, good conversation, and wrestling with questions of vocation and discipleship are some of her passions.
Drop her a line at info@truenorthonline.org if you would like to learn more about True North and upcoming events.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
About True North
True North seeks to help college students in downtown Grand Rapids explore how to integrate their Christian faith into their future profession and lifestyle choices. There are two ways True North accomplishes this: through events focused on specific topics, and through connecting students with professionals working in their field.
Our events occur a few times each semester. Examples of topics are Faith and Nursing, Faith and Teaching, Faith and Food (eating locally, organic, etc), Faith and Transportation. At these events we invite a speaker to share how their Christian faith has impacted the decisions made in these fields. We also allow time for discussion and food! To see upcoming events, check the “events” tab.
We also want to connect students with professionals working in their field. This is an opportunity for students to have lunch with a Christian already working in their field of interest. As a college student it is a great opportunity to talk about professional issues from a Christian perspective.
True North is a ministry of the PCUSA. For more information please see www.pcusa.org.
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