In need of some help on ministerial things.

[zephyrofgod]

Well, if it's not SCA in my life, then it's church stuff. (always.)

Here we go. I have less than a week to put together something for my college aged kids for our kick-off Sunday. I'm thinking another movie night, but even I'm getting sick of those.

So.

Imagine yourself in college/back in college/college-aged, etc. What would get you through the door? What would get you involved? What would minister to you?

I know I'm missing questions. Answer ones you have. (It helps me fill in my own blanks.) I'm wanting inexpensive, profound, and something I can get done by Saturday night at the latest. Denomination of the ministry is Episcopalian, but is open to all faiths and backgrounds.

If you have something to post, even if it's silly, please post it. I welcome answers.

Comments

games

[sanneb.livejournal.com]

We always like board games with our group. Or a quiz night. There is something about competition that seems to appeal to even the most docile college student.

Or have a making things type day --- blankets for a shelter, pinatas for mardi gras (you know you want to play with paper mache and balloons), candles, rosaries, etc.

Basically, getting people to do things with their hands/brains/etc helps them bond.

Karaoke? Rock Band?

To get them in the door, highlight free food.

We've been successful in general with book reading groups, bible study, and movies/games. The book doesn't have to be exclusively religious.

Someone you should really contact also is Stacy Alan (on my friends list on facebook)--she is the chaplain at U of Chicago/Brent House.

One of the hardest things is deciding the character of the group--and that always depends on the individuals involved that year. Sometimes, the ministering that a group needs is simply fellowship. Sometimes, they need prayer (so a taize service would be interesting/helpful). Sometimes, they need intellectual stimulation. So, a diversity of activities throughout the year would cater to most of those needs.

Hope this helps somewhat.

[rogh-sensei.livejournal.com]

Debate team. Get them in teams and thinking critically about their faith and themselves. Good topics include the Nature of God, drugs and drug use, sexuality (pros and cons), religion in the age of technology, and the origins of evil.
Get them to argue both sides of the issue.

[diermuid.livejournal.com]

Apples to Apples! It's the best game since twister!