International
Wesley celebrates all of the international persons who come to Champaign Urbana whether for a few months or for many years. You are welcome at ANY activity at Wesley and you will be greeted by persons who are so glad you have come. We know it can be hard to leave family, to move to a new culture and to learn a new language. For over 100 years, Wesley has been providing programs and assistance for International students. For many, Wesley becomes a “home away from home.”
In addition to our standard programs, Wesley also provides activities designed specifically for International Persons. They are designed to help you make friends, to adjust to American culture and to practice your English. Spouses, children and non-English speakers are also welcome.
Make sure to sign up for our International E-Newsletter.
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Interfaith Conference April 20-22
College campuses are dynamic places rich in diversity; they bring the world to you in a way that few experiences can. But, along with these varying perspectives can come strong differences in opinion, and in turn these can quickly lead to tension and strife. Religious difference stands as a potent catalyst for possible discord.
But it doesn’t have to.
The Illinois Conference on Interfaith Collaboration (ICIC) seeks to address the specific concerns raised when navigating religious differences in the specific context of a college campus. It offers an opportunity to come together with other students from all across the country to learn from other students who face interfaith challenges on their own campus, and to hear from some of the top voices for interfaith cooperation working today.
More information on this interfaith conference can be found on their website: http://illinoisinterfaithservice.org/
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Famous Bible Stories Study Starts After Spring Break
Starting after spring break, Pastor Rob will be hosting a Famous Bible Stories study. It will be held on Friday nights from 6-8pm in Etc. Coffeehouse for anyone who is interested. He will be going over stories about Easter and Holy Week.
Relay for Life
Wesley Foundation is putting a team together for Relay for Life to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Relay this year will be from 7pm on Saturday, April 14th to 7am on Sunday, April 15th. If you are interested in joining the team, either to just raise money or to also participate in the event, you can sign up here. If you have any questions, contact our team captain, Hannah, at nelson10@illinois.edu.
Potluck Sunday, February 12th
Wesley Families are encouraged to bring two food dishes to share, and singles one dish.
Students and visitors don’t need to bring anything.
(Except maybe a friend or two!)
We hope to see you there after the 11:15 worship service!
Super Bowl Chili Cook Off
The New England Patriots will be playing the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI in two weeks. We will be having our annual Super Bowl Party with a chili cook off starting at 5pm on Sunday, February 5th in Watseka Lounge. We will be projecting the football game (and commercials!) on the big screen. Come root for your favorite team!
If you like chili, be sure to come to come for our chili cook off. If you would like to enter the competition, bring your own pot of chili to share. The winner of the cook off will receive a gift card to Chili’s restaurant as well as the Chili Cook Off Champion Apron. If you do not bring chili, please bring a snack to share.
Doubt Night – January 25th at 9pm
On Wednesday, January 25th at 9pm, the Wesley Foundation’s regular Midweek worship service will be having what we call Doubt Night. We have invited guest speakers to come in and answer any questions you may have about faith, the Bible, or anything else. The questions are submitted anonymously, so you don’t have to worry about what other people might think. This is a great opportunity to invite your friends to Wesley and get all of your questions answered.
Prior to Doubt Night, we will be having a free spaghetti dinner, open to all students, at 8pm in the Great Hall. Dinner will include spaghetti, meat and non-meat sauce, garlic bread, and salad.
We hope to see you for dinner and that you will stick around to get your questions answered!
All-Wesley Cookout and Game Night
As a thank you to all who help out with all we do at Wesley, we are having an All-Wesley Cookout and Game night this Saturday night, starting at 6pm for all students involved in all parts of our ministry. There will be a fire in the Lamb Courtyard for hot dogs and s’mores throughout the night. Various games and activities (including the ever-popular telephone pictionary and Apples to Apples!) will be set up in Watseka Lounge, and The Incredibles will be playing in the Student Lounge. Come and hang out with other Wesley students and volunteers for a night of good friends, good food, and good fun!
Famous Christmas Bible Stories Study
From now until the end of the semester, Pastor Rob’s Famous Bible Stories Study will be looking at Christmas stories of the birth of Jesus. They meet on Friday afternoons at 2:30 in Etc. Coffeehouse.
- November 4th – Genealogy – Who were Jesus’ ancestors and why does it matter? – Matthew 1:1-17, Luke 3:21-28
- November 11th - Birth of Jesus Foretold – Both immediately before, and possible allusions in the Hebrew Bible – Luke 1
- December 2nd - Birth of Jesus – Jesus was “homeless?” Barns, animals, angels and the like – Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-20
- December 9th - Right after his birth – Visit of Magi (Wisemen) and Escape to Egypt, Jesus was a “refugee?” – Matthew 2:1-23
