Christian Outreach

Merry Christmas from Christian Outreach at SU and ESF!

It was a full semester -- rich in mentoring college students in living out their faith in Jesus, rewarding in supporting university employees as they cultivate Christian community at their workplace, exciting to watch young adults grow in their leadership at Campus Church. Thank you for walking alongside us and supporting this important work of empowering students and university community to be the church wherever they go. - https://mailchi.mp/9a2034537438/last-18238989

Our semester theme is "Counting the Cost"! Students are choosing to publicly profess their faith in Jesus by getting baptized. Students, staff and faculty continue to drop by Office Hours, hosted by both Devon (chaplain/pastor) and Sophie (assistant chaplain). Student leaders speak of Jesus in front of peers, and in professional settings. They are compassionate and thoughtful about how they are going to make decisions for their lives, in light of their commitment to Christ. - https://mailchi.mp/6bbd86298d9c/last-18237791

Celebrating New Life on Campus!
During Lent and Holy Week we invited the campus community to learn about Jesus and to unify with other Christians.

We began Lent by serving over 1,200 people across 7 Ash Wednesday services, which Pastor Devon coordinated among the 6 other Christian chaplains! This was up from 700 attendees last year.

Holy Week included our second annual Community Dinner, Easter Outreach and a unified Good Friday service. Easter Sunday was truly a celebration, as Drew '26 gave testimony of coming to faith in Christ and we connected with many visitors.

Please pray for us as we follow up with visitors and those curious about Jesus! Thanks for all your love and support. Read more at https://us7.campaign-archive.com/?u=59bb5fd79294560dc2f178bfc&id=af5e57026d

Creating Connections and Strengthening Presence ☀️

We piloted first-time events, such as co-hosting a guest speaker, and created an event for church and ministry leaders from the Syracuse area to learn about Christian chaplaincy. Ash Wednesday served over 1,200 people and we partnered with others for Collegiate Day of Prayer.

Christian Outreach students continue to grow so much, and it's incredible seeing God working in them. Click to read some stories! - https://mailchi.mp/b6179b0045eb/last-18232780