Introducing American University Campus Outreach
We welcome to Metropolitan, J. Cody Nielsen, who is our Associate for Campus Ministry! Cody is a first year seminarian at Wesley Theological Seminary. He will be working with our congregation to build bridges with the established campus ministries at American University. He states, “I am excited to be working at Metropolitan. I, along with all of you, will be working to establish activities for the students to become engaged at Metropolitan. These ideas are not determined as of yet but may include a book study, working to help international and graduate students with housing, special worship services, and many others. Take care and I look forward to meeting all of you this year.” If you are interested in helping, please contact Cody.
AU Campus Outreach
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Calling All College Students
Are you staying in the DC area this summer? Returning this Fall? Just graduated with a BA, MA, JD, or other degree? I’d like to hear from you. As the associate for campus ministry, I am hoping to build a network of students and begin having a regular opportunity to meet with together. This may take the form of lunch, a small group, or just a gathering of individuals. We will meet sporadically over the next couple of months and then begin meeting on a regular basis in the fall. I’d love to have you join us! If you are interested, please e-mail me at j.cody.nielsen@gmail.com.
Law School Group Forming
If you are a law school student, or have recently graduated with a law degree, there will be a small group beginning this summer. Times are yet to be determined, but will be focused around those who are in the law “ministry.” We’ll probably meet over lunch or dinner one day a week. If you are interested, please e-mail me at j.cody.nielsen@gmail.com .
Moving into the Summer....
While it appears that the college students “have left the building” this is perhaps the most important time of the year for campus ministry. The preparation for the coming year takes most of the summer, and many of us are already working on it. Our committee is comprised of folks from throughout the church who are helping to build a more welcoming atmosphere for college students and using their skills and areas of expertise to help provide the American University students with a place to come both to worship and to be involved. We’d like your help in this journey. If you would like to be involved, this is your personal invitation! I will be looking for individuals who are willing to help with finding creative ways to help students be actively engaged in the life of the church. This means as members of worship committees, helping to lead small groups, helping to be involved in service and advocacy projects, and actively seeking a life that includes leadership in the church. Additionally, I’d like to consider how AU students, both undergraduates and graduate students can find a community here at Metropolitan. Thus, if you are a college student of any sort, then you are invited to help shape some community space with us. We’d love to provide a group that seeks to meet your needs and concerns. So if you are interested in helping us take the next step in our journey with American University, please let me know. Let the summer begin!
