“ In college , with so many people building their religious and spiritual identities and discovering their own beliefs and perspectives , it is such an honor to be able to represent the Christian community and explain the basis of my faith to others .”
Jessica Heine , a sophomore , enjoyed the opportunity to talk honestly with students from all ends of campus “ about the important , often-neglected questions about faith and a meaningful life .”
“ In college , with so many people building their religious and spiritual identities and discovering their own beliefs and perspectives , it is such an honor to be able to represent the Christian community and explain the basis of my faith to others … especially now , with so much intolerance and ignorance often attributed to Christian ideals .”
The event also inspired conversations among Christian students to discuss theological nuances . Wood recalled , “ The hardest part [ of the event ] was being assigned to answer a question with someone when our viewpoints on a minor piece of theology directly clashed . We talked about it and decided to present both of our viewpoints . The interaction with students went great , but working through our conflict to present a clear , concise answer was hard and rewarding .”
Through Text-4-Toasties , the students who participated gained much insight into their own understandings of their faith , as well as the spiritual climate among the general population of Dartmouth students .
Heine was struck by the “ the di- versity of the spirituality on campus and the search for God occurring outside of religious communities .”
“ Sometimes we think of campus as having almost all atheists , with a
“ In college , with so many people building their religious and spiritual identities and discovering their own beliefs and perspectives , it is such an honor to be able to represent the Christian community and explain the basis of my faith to others .”
— Jessica Heine , Dartmouth ’ 19
religious minority , yet this event always demonstrates how many students who do not actively identify with a religion at this time are still deeply pondering God and spirituality and remain open to finding God in the future .” | cu
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24 / 7 Prayer at Dartmouth |
Gospel Choir Performs During Homecoming |
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The Prayer Room at Dartmouth continues to offer a respite for students , staff , and faculty , as it provides a welcoming place for prayer , reflection , and worship . The 24 / 7 prayer room was recently re-decorated to foster more intimate prayer times . Each wall has a theme and gives intercessors opportunities to share their thoughts and connect with Jesus . |
Dartmouth College Gospel Choir staged a high-energy concert to coincide with Homecoming Weekend . During its annual fall concert , the group performed a wide variety of gospel music , including spirituals and contemporary hits . The choir shared the stage with a 16-piece band during the event , which took place on October 29 in the |
Hopkins Center for the Arts .
Walter Cunningham , also director of the Dartmouth Idol competition , has directed the choir for more than a decade . In 2015 , a student film production captured the story of Cunningham ’ s childhood in Iowa , studies at the U . S . Military Academy , career in corporate sales , and high-profile service in the Dartmouth community .
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