DCPC Campus Ministry events especially for Davidson Students
Westminister Fellowship
Each Tuesday night from 8:30 pm -10:15 pm, students meet in the Student Center at DCPC for fellowship, worship, and snacks. Programs are planned by students for students. Programs include speakers, Bible Study, small group discussion, singing, and much more. Retreats to Montreat, NC each semester and mission projects are special parts of this fellowship as well.
Weekly Bible Study
Students meet each Sunday night from 5 pm - 6 pm in the DCPC Student Center for Bible study and discussion.
“Bread for the Journey”
Bible study is held on Tuesdays at 12:45 pm in the 900 Room of the College Union. This mid-week lunch and Bible discussion is co-sponsored by Presbyterian, Episcopal, United Methodist, and Catholic campus ministries, and the college chaplains. Lunch is served from 12:45-1:30 pm. A small donation is welcome. Study begins at 1:00 pm.
Gulf Coast Relief Trips
Since the devastation of the Gulf Coast from Hurricane Katrina, teams of Davidson College students and students from other colleges who are members of DCPC have made an annual work trip to the area in May. Teams work with Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, staying in their volunteer villages. The cost for the trip is $100 per person. Scholarships are available. Contact Mary Margaret Shepherd for more information.
Student Center
DCPC has a special room just for Davidson College students! You may access this room 24/7 with your Davidson ID from the patio of the church that faces the campus. Snacks and drinks are always in the refrigerator and are provided by the church’s Campus Ministry Committee for students to enjoy in the room.
Ways for Davidson students to be involved in the life of DCPC
Worship
DCPC has worship every Sunday morning at 8:30 in Lingle Chapel (less formal) and 11:00 in the sanctuary.
Adopt-a-Student
DCPC families and DC students can sign up to “adopt each other” for the year. Families invite their adopted student over for meals, to sit with them in church, and provide a family away from home. Contact Donna Hatfield for more information.
Affiliate Members
Students are encouraged and invited to become affiliate members of DCPC at any time during their studies at Davidson. Affiliate members retain their full church membership in their home church, but also connect themselves, in an official way, to the DCPC during their time at school. Affiliate members will be received at any session meeting. Contact Mary Margaret Shepherd for more information.
Music Ministry
Students are encouraged to join in one of DCPC’s choirs. The Chancel Choir rehearses from 7:30 – 9:30 pm on Thursdays and sings for the 11:00 am service. Students can join with professors and townspeople in creating great music. The Geneva Choir rehearses from 5:00-6:00 pm on Sundays and sings at the 8:45 am service. This small, intergenerational group sings for a smaller, more intimate worship service. DCPC also has two handbell choirs, The Tower Ringers, for more advanced ringers, and The Praise Ringers, for beginners. Contact Jane Cain at 704-892-5641.
Christian Education
College students are encouraged to study and to serve in the Christian Education ministry of DCPC.
Youth Sunday School - on Sunday mornings 9:45 – 10:45. Teachers needed for Middle and High School.
Middle School/High School Connection - (youth fellowship) Advisors needed on Sunday evenings from 5:30 – 8:00. Contact Shelli Latham for youth.
Children’s Sunday School - Sunday mornings from 9:40 to 10:45. Assistants needed in every age group.
Lingle Chapel
Lingle Chapel is open 24/7 for prayer, worship, or personal reflection. The main entrance, which faces Main Street in Davidson, is always unlocked. There are Bibles, hymn books, and a piano in the chapel.
Ways for DCPC members to be involved at DCPC while in college
DCPC members are invited to join in the Journey to Nicaragua and Gulf Coast Relief trips. In addition, students help lead Christmas Eve worship services and are encouraged to participate in the life of the church by ushering, greeting, and volunteering when at home.
Contacts
Please contact any of the following people if you have questions.
Mary Margaret Shepherd
Interim Director for Campus Ministry
Lib McGregor Simmons
Pastor
Linda Steber
Director of Christian Education
Shelli Latham
Associate Pastor for Youth & Missions
Hannah Lyon '10
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