"How precious is your steadfast love, O God! All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings. They feast on the abundance of your house, and you give them drink from the river of your delights. For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light."
--Psalm 36:7-9
"The love of our neighbor in all its fullness simply means being able to say, 'What are you going through?'"
--Simone Weil
Women's Book Study
If you are a female student looking for a small group to join, come check out Women's Book Study! We will be meeting at Brooke's apartment Tuesday nights at 8pmthis semester and will be discussing the book Reluctant Pilgrim by Enuma Okoro.
If you are interested in hanging out with some awesome ladies, send Brooke an email atmcclure1@illinois.edu for her address or to get answers to any questions you might have.
Graduate Study
A number of our Grad students are beginning a study on Rob Bell's bookLove Wins. They meet on most Tuesday nights at 8:15pm at the Wesley Foundation. On the first Tuesday of the month they move to Wesley Theater to watch a film and have a discussion on a faith topic.
If you're looking to get in shape this might be the right group for you! They meet onSaturday mornings for a devotion and then break into groups for various forms of exercise. Occasionally the time gets moved around to accommodate football games. Some participants are training for the Illinois Marathon and others have more tame goals.
Each week we will be looking at a new story in its historical context and modern issues that it may raise. This is a great study for international students, new Christians, or people who simply want to "beef up" on some well known stories. We meet in the Wesley Student Lounge Friday afternoons from 2:30-4:00pm.
Pastor Rob will be leading this study and can be contacted atrkirby@wesleyui.org.
Illinois Football Pizza Party
This weekend kicked off the start of the 2011 Fighting Illini football season. This Saturday, September 10th, the team will be playing South Dakota State University at home. If you do not have a ticket to the game, but still want to cheer on your Illini, come to Wesley! We will be watching the 11am game in the student lounge. There will be free pizza!
All Church Potluck this Sunday!
After the contemporary worship service this Sunday at 12:30pm, there will be an all church potluck at Wesley! All are welcome.
Students and visitors are our guests, so there is no need to bring food, just your appetite! New staff members will also be introduced.
September 11, 2001 Memorial Banner
Continuing the rest of the week, there is a September 11, 2001 memorial banner outside of Wesley. If you happen to be walking by, feel free to come and write your thoughts and prayers as we remember the events of ten years ago and look forward to a peaceful future.
Weekly Services
Sunday9:30am - Traditional Worship, Sanctuary
11:15am - Contemporary Worship, Sanctuary
Wednesday
8:30pm - Midweek Student Worship, Watseka Lounge
Upcoming Events
September 10 - Illini Football Pizza Party, 11am Student Lounge 11 - Church potluck, 12:30pm Great Hall 15 - Food Pantry Distribution October
"Defeatism about the future is a crime. The danger is not in trying to do too much, but in trying to do too little." --Philip Noel-Baker
Grad Student Forum on Faith and Suffering
Theodicy is one of the historic questions of faith. What is the nature of God's existence and presence in a world filled with real evil and real suffering? Notable theologians and philosophers have wrestled with this question; yet it is a question that tugs at the heart of any Christian engaged in ministry.
In this week's forum, we will be in conversation with one another and hear from contemporary theologians about this important question of faith. Join the conversation this Tuesday at 8:15pm in the Wesley Foundation Theater (on the 2nd floor, above Etc. Coffeehouse).
Women's Book Study Kick-Off
If you are a female student looking for a small group to join, come check out Women's Book Study! We will be meeting at Brooke's apartment Tuesday nights this semester. Our first meeting is thisTuesday night at 7:30. We'll be watching a 'chick flick' and getting to know each other. Popcorn included! We will also be talking about what book we will be reading this semester.
If you are interested in hanging out with some awesome ladies, send Brooke an email at mcclure1@illinois.edu for her address or to get answers to any questions you might have.
September 11, 2001 Memorial Banner
Starting this Tuesday, September 6 and continuing the rest of the week, there will be a September 11, 2001 memorial banner outside of Wesley. If you happen to be walking by, feel free to come and write your thoughts and prayers as we remember the events of ten years ago.
Midweek Brainstorming
Do you have ideas for student programming?
Would you like to see improvements in our worship services?
We would love to hear all of your thoughts and ideas at our brainstorming session right after Midweek this Wednesday, around 9:30pm in Etc. Coffeehouse. Wassail, coffee, and tea will be available.
Illinois Football Pizza Party
This weekend kicked off the start of the 2011 Fighting Illini football season. This Saturday, September 10th, the team will be playing South Dakota State University at home. If you do not have a ticket to the game, but still want to cheer on your Illini, come to Wesley! We will be watching the 11am game in the student lounge. There will be free pizza!
Weekly Services
Sunday9:30am - Traditional Worship, Sanctuary
11:15am - Contemporary Worship, Sanctuary
Wednesday
8:30pm - Midweek Student Worship, Watseka Lounge
Upcoming Events
September 5 - Canoe Trip 6 - Grad Forum 7 - Midweek Brainstorming 10 - Illini Football Pizza Party 15 - Food Pantry Distribution October