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Incoming students sing along with the worship team. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Campus unites in Candlelight Devotional for new Wildcats

August 23, 2023 by Daniel Curd

In a tradition that unites generations of the ACU community, the class of 2027 came together at the Beauchamp Amphitheater to mark the start of Wildcat Week. With returning students, families, alumni, faculty and staff in attendance, the evening was dedicated to worship and blessings, as the incoming students embarked on their journey at ACU.

ACU community members line the sidewalk leading holding candles. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
ACU community members illuminate the sidewalk leading to Beauchamp Amphitheater. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Incoming students walk among ACU community members into Beauchamp Amphitheater. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Incoming students walk among ACU community members into Beauchamp Amphitheater. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
An ACU community member holds a candle. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Bible professor Dr. Houston Heflin leads incoming students in a devotional. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

New students listen to Dr. Heflin’s message. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Incoming students light each other’s candles. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Incoming students light each other’s candles. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Devin Salehi, freshman computer science major from San Antonio, lights up Abigail St. Clair’s, freshman nutrition major from Lubbock, candle. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Incoming students sing along with the worship team. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Incoming students sing along with the worship team. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

New students listen to the final instructions for the night. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
New students conclude the Candlelight Devotional with a time of prayer. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Filed Under: Multimedia, News, Photo Galleries, Showcase Tagged With: 2027, candlelight, candlelight devo, candlelight devotional, Spiritual Life

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About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

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Other Multimedia:

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  • Gallery: Ko Jo Kai, Trojans take first place in 70th annual intramural rodeo

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