By Mitch Holt, Special Contributor Don't Believe the Hype As students and faculty filed into Moody Coliseum on March 15, they expected a normal two-song introduction followed by a routine Chapel speech, a closing prayer and a dismissal. Many students had no idea that they would leave the premises quasi-disgusted. Damon Parker, the speaker, ... [Read More…]
Thursday Chapel adjusted: New format to include chance for questions, feedback from students
By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor The Spiritual Life Core has finalized plans for Thursday Chapels that will tackle tough issues and present various points of view on each topic, said Mark Lewis, director of spiritual life. Lewis said the meeting will be less formal than regular Chapel and will "present different perspectives about those issues ... [Read More…]
Community-formation Chapel could begin next semester
By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Although original plans for Thursday Chapel never materialized this semester, coordinators said they hope to offer one special Chapel in Chapel on the Hill or Hart Auditorium in the spring, as well as small-group Chapels. Chapel has met in Moody Coliseum on Thursdays this semester even though coordinators had ... [Read More…]
Small-group Chapel plans still on hold
By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Too many students Ð 1,447 Ð attended Chapel Thursday in Moody Coliseum to divide into Community-Formation Chapels this week, said Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life, and on Thursdays Chapel will continue to meet in Moody until small groups are finalized. "I think one more week in Moody, then we ought to be able ... [Read More…]
New Chapel coordinator begins work: Chapel may not meet in Moody Coliseum on Thursdays this year
By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor The Chapel program is undergoing some tweaking this year, and a new coordinator recently has begun working. Shane Hughes, the new coordinator of Chapel programs who is taking Brad Carter's place, started work two weeks ago. He said so far everything has gone smoothly. "I think that working with Chapel is like ... [Read More…]
Chapel needs real diversity
Cultural diversity has recently become a recurring issue on campus, with many areas of the university-like admissions, social clubs and Chapel-focusing on becoming more culturally diverse. We agree this is an issue the university needs to address, and the university is headed in the right direction. However, the efforts to incorporate diversity ... [Read More…]
Song leader refreshed by Tuesday Chapel
In the midst of all the discussion about Chapel, something different actually happened. I don't mean changing formats, forums, or the ideas about cultural diversity in worship. I'm sure the purpose of Carlos Macias' participation in Chapel Tuesday was to expand our worship by teaching the Spanish version of "Open the Eyes of My Heart". But when he ... [Read More…]
Visitor suggests Chapel changes
I hadn't been to Chapel in a long time, and it probably would have been longer, except for one thing: my oldest child wants to join the rest of you at ACU. When Chapel began, it seemed that three-fourths of the students were talking with their neighbors-just ignoring the devotional going on below. When it came time to sing-my son and I seemed to ... [Read More…]
Leaders aiming for diverse Chapel: Team created to look for ways to increase cultural diversity
By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor A Chapel planning team has been organized to look into adding cultural diversity, a missing element of the program, said Brad Carter, coordinator of Chapel. "One of the big responses we had last year in our evaluations and focus groups was from some of our African-American students who said, 'We don't know any ... [Read More…]
Campus Life prepares for Carter absence: Last day still uncertain; Chapel coordinator to remain part-time
By Lori Bredemeyer, Copy Editor The Chapel Office has started planning for the absence and distributing the responsibilities of Brad Carter, coordinator of Chapel, who has decided to resign and begin work at New Life Church of Christ, said Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life. He said Carter will still work part time for the university, although ... [Read More…]
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