Berry College Religion-In-Life Groups
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Berry College Religion-in-Life (BCRL) groups are the main artery of religious life on campus. Most groups are created and led by students, for students. A tremendous amount of the religious vitality at Berry comes from student leaders in religion-in-life groups. Supported by campus ministers and faculty-staff advisors, these groups offer numerous and diverse opportunities for students to grow spiritually. Below is a list of the various BCRL groups currently at Berry.
Baptist Student Union
BSU provides for the spiritual growth and support of its members through weekly meetings, small group Bible studies, and fellowships. BSU emphasizes outreach through community service projects, spring break and summer missions, and providing free lunch for all interested students in conjunction with a local church each Wednesday.
Berry College Volunteer Services
The Volunteer Services office connects students with various volunteer agencies and opportunities in the Rome community, as well as organizing several campus-wide service events throughout the year.
Campus Outreach
CO seeks to be a resource for personal growth and development with a large emphasis on outreach to the campus and beyond. CO coordinates Prayer and Praise nights, summer beach project trips, a spring retreat, an annual Christmas conference, small group evangelism training, and many different speakers from around the area.
Canterbury Club
The Canterbury Club serves Episcopal/Anglican students and their friends. The student-designed program of one or two meetings per week offers a creative mix of opportunities for fellowship, worship, and service throughout the school year. Students renew old friendships and make new ones in a safe, welcoming environment. Sponsored by St. Peter's Episcopal Church, where many of our students worship on weekdays and Sundays, Canterbury Club is a community of faith in action, always growing, always open to new members and new ideas.
Catholic Student Association
CSA emphasizes a spiritual growth from a Catholic perspective through weekly Mass and weekly visits with a local priest. CSA is also involved in volunteer projects, and sponsors various retreats and ministry opportunities.
Exaltation
Exaltation is a Christian musical group whose sole purpose is to glorify God through their music and their lives. Exaltation holds many concerts on campus and around the state of Georgia. Their music varies from Christian choir pieces to contemporary worship songs.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FCA is an interdenominational Christian group that focuses on ministry to athletes on campus, including intercollegiate and intramural athletes, as well as those who just enjoy athletics.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity addresses problems of housing insufficiencies in their local community and the nation as a whole, and is an active part of the community through helping to build housing for low-income families.
Handbell Choir
The Handbell Choir meets weekly for rehearsal and performs at several events for the Berry and Rome communities.
Heirway
Heirway is a Christian drama ministry group that performs for campus events and for the Rome and greater Atlanta areas as a way to minister to people and share the gospel of Christ.
Jewish Study Group
The Jewish Study Group meets weekly on Mondays from 1:30-3:30 to discuss and study the Jewish religion and traditions. This coming year we will be studying the section of the Talmud which focuses on ethics. Knowledge of Hebrew is not necessary. Contact Steven Bell (sbell@berry.edu) for more information. All are welcome.
Prayer and Share for Women
Prayer and Share for Women was formed with the exciting purpose to give the women at Berry College the opportunity to experience abundant joy and growth in their Christian lives by participating in a group that demonstrates God’s love through encouraging fellowship. Our goals are to offer women a safe place to discuss intimate issues, give assistance to overcome barriers, and provide prayer support as members strive to reach their God-given potential. Our scriptural foundation is Colossians 3:16, where we are told to teach and guide one another in all spiritual insight, intelligence, and wisdom as we make sweet melody to God with His grace in our hearts. We are an interdenominational group and female students, faculty, and staff of all ages are welcome. Prayer and Share for Women meet on Mondays @ 6:00-7:15 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge. We also do a wide range of activities like pizza parties, picnics, Christmas and Valentines parties, get acquainted dinner groups, intramural bowling, weekend retreats, and much more. If you have any questions please contact Pamela Bissonnette at: pbissonnette@juno.com
Presbyterian Student Fellowship
PSF seeks to promote spiritual growth and development through weekly meetings involving open discussion on topics chosen by students. PSF also has various fellowships together.
Wesley Foundation meets weekly to encourage members through Bible study and fellowship, and serves in local volunteer projects, often in cooperation with local churches.