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The University of Maryland Wesley Foundation |
A United Methodist Campus Ministry |
About the Wesley Foundation
Q:Who is welcome to join the Wesley Foundation?
A:
Everyone!"Open hearts, open minds, open doors" is the message of the United Methodist Church, and the message of the Wesley Foundation. Although we are the United Methodist Campus Ministry, you do not need to be a member of the United Methodist Church, or even any church at all. We are a diverse group of students who come from different faith backgrounds. In 2007, after many years of discussion, the United Methodist Campus Ministry voted to become a Reconciling ministry. The following is our statement:
The United Methodist Campus Ministry (aka "The Wesley Foundation") at the University of Maryland, College Park, affirms Christ's call to engage in ministries that bring reconciliation and wholeness to all persons. Our hearts, minds, and doors are always open to individuals of all races, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and theological identities. We strive to be a community of spiritual growth that reflects compassion towards all God's children, engaging in prophetic and pastoral outreach to Church and society.
Q: What kind of Bible study does the Wesley Foundation have?
A:
Wednesday evenings are a time for students to gather together in the
lounge of Memorial Chapel. Dinner (read: free food!) is served
beginning at 5:00 pm -- a great alternative to dining hall food or
cooking. Bible study goes from 6:00 pm until about 7:00 pm.If you've never even picked up a Bible in your life, don't worry. There are no quizzes! Come and join us for a practical, open, and faith-based discussion, led by Rev. Kim Capps. Since we are a group with members of different faith backgrounds, we are able to learn from one another, as well as directly from scripture.
Q: Where does the Wesley Foundation gather for worship?
A:
The Wesley Foundation gathers Sundays at University United Methodist
Church. There is a traditional worship service at both 8:30 and 11 am and
a contemporary service at 5:30 pm. Following the contemporary service
(around 6:30 pm), students gather for dinner (more free food!),
followed by a Sunday evening discussion.Join the Wesley Foundation and the College Park community in worship at University United Methodist Church (UUMC). UUMC is our sponsoring church, and is located behind the campus along Campus Drive, across from parking lot 1 (map).
Q: Where can I participate in service activities?
A:
Students in Service and Action is the Wesley
Foundation's Student Service Initiative. By taking action in the community
and serving others, we are able to share our faith while growing
spiritually.On the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, students volunteer at nearby Hill Haven Nursing Home, working with both residents of the nursing home and those who are in assisted living.
On the second Saturday, students participate in such activities as the Walk for the Homeless, Project Linus, Habitat for Humanity, and church workdays at UUMC.
For more information on our service activities, please e-mail Rev. Kim Capps
Q: How can someone with an interest in music get involved?
A:
Harmony's Cross, our contemporary Christian choir,
is open to anyone who wishes to sing or play an instrument. Harmony's
Cross is made up not only of members of the Wesley Foundation, but also of
students of other campus groups. The group is open to anyone who wishes to
sing, or play an instrument. Practices are on Wednesday evenings from 7:30
to 9:00pm and are held at Memorial Chapel.For more information, please e-mail Erika Kallio or Rebecca Selzer.
Also, UUMC has several musical options open to students. They are welcome to join the Aldersgate (church) Choir and the Handbell Choir, which play at the 11:00 am traditional service. Students who are interested are also welcome to join the Praise Band, which plays at the contemporary worship service.
