HPU Chapel & Religious Life

Department

Chapel & R eligious Life Fall 2015 – Spring 2016

833 Montlieu Avenue, High Point, NC 27268 www.highpoint.edu/religiouslife

Dr . Nido R. Qubein President

“Wednesday night Chapel at High Point University is one of our longstanding traditions. The services nourish our souls and feed our hearts. We at HPU are committed to building students from the inside out so that they live lives defined by significance as much as success. The spiritual life is foundational for that kind of life. We’re grateful for all the students and community volunteers who make religious life at High Point University a cornerstone to the High Point University experience.”

OUR MISSION: DOING JUSTICE; LOVING MERCY; WALKING HUMBLY WITH GOD. High Point University is United Methodist by tradition (and committed to that tradition) and ecumenical and interfaith in vision.

The Chapel and Religious Life Office, a.k.a “The Chapel” is the animating force behind this unique vision. We strive to provide the campus with enriching programming that deepens the Christian mission to love God and neighbor while also expanding the bounds of cultural and religious diversity on campus. The Chapel carries out HPU’s motto: Nil Sine Numine, “Nothing without Divine Guidance.” Through the Chapel, students listen deeply for their calling and learn to live lives committed to the ancient dictate of doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God.

Rev. Preston Andrews Davis, Minister to the University

R ev. Preston Davis Minister to the University

Rev. Davis leads the mission of the Chapel and Religious Life Office. Ordained in the United Methodist Church, he is a graduate of Union Theological Seminary in New York City and Davidson College. Rev. Davis has pastored faith communities in Decatur, Georgia, New York City, and rural North Carolina. He has been recognized by Union Theological Seminary as a Millennial Leader, has participated in Duke Leadership Education’s Christian Academic Leaders forum, and is a member of the United United Methodist Church’s College Ministry Academy.

Ron Yardenay, Jewish Life Coordinator

Ron Yardenay Jewish Life Coordinator

Ron Yardenay, the university’s Jewish Life Coordinator, works with the Chapel and Religious Life Office to serve Jewish students on campus by coordinating relevant programming and acting as a resource for interfaith initiatives.

Yardenay graduated with a double major in history and business entrepreneurship from Elon University. During his undergraduate career, he helped lead the establishment of the Jewish Studies program and a vibrant Hillel program.

Brittani Hunt, Manager of Chapel Programs

Brittani Hunt Manager of Chapel Programs

As Manager of Chapel Programs, Brittani Hunt collaborates with and supports the minister to the university in planning, coordinating, and overseeing Chapel operations. She is a graduate of Wake Forest University School of Divinity in Winston Salem, North Carolina, where she was a Wait Scholar. She obtained her undergraduate degree in business administration from Tennessee State University in Nashville. Prior to pursuing her master’s degree, Brittani was branch manager of a bank in her hometown Cincinnati, Ohio. She is a member of New Light Missionary Baptist Church where she serves as Youth & Young Adult Ministry Coordinator.

“The Chapel and Religious Life Office has broadened my perspective on faith through weekly Chapel, a Passover Seder, and other interfaith events. This new perspective has allowed me and others in the HPU community to find similarities and differences while working together to improve our community.

Without HPU’s Religious Life Office, I don’t believe that would have been possible.”

M ayeesa Mitchell High Point University Class of 2016

RELIGIOUS LIFE HIGHLIGHTS

Spring pilgrimage to Cange, Haiti.

HPU’s Annual Seder Dinner

Interfaith Iftar to celebrate the month of Ramadan

Habitat for Humanity builds home in High Point.

Installation of Minister to the University, Preston Davis

CHR IS TIA N WO R S H I P AT H P U Every Wednesday, more than 200 students gather at the Charles E. Hayworth Sr. Memorial Chapel for evening worship. In that space we bring ancient Christian liturgies of music (hymns and contemporary), sermons, prayer, and rituals to develop a Christian faith that impacts lives here and now. These ecumenical services provide a time and place where the entire university community can gather for inspiration, relationships, reflection, and renewal.

Unless otherwise stated, services are held on Wednesday evening at 5:30 p.m. with Rev. Davis providing the message. The Board of Stewards, in collaboration with various student groups, host each Chapel service.

FALL 2015 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES All services are held 5:30 – 6:20 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

This schedule is subject to change; please visit www.highpoint.edu/religiouslife for current information.

AU G U S T 2 015 26 • First Chapel Worship Service of the Academic Year — Rev. Preston Davis will be preaching.

The Chapel Choir will provide the music for the first service of the academic year.

The Board of Stewards and members of several religious life organizations will serve as worship leaders and fellowship hosts. The Religious Life Expo will immediately follow the service in the fellowship hall.

S E P T E M B E R 2 015 2 • The Choir from Emerywood Baptist Church will provide the music. Alpha Gamma Delta sorority will serve as worship leaders and hosts.

9 • The Contemporary Ensemble will provide the music. Phi Mu sorority will serve as worship leaders and hosts.

16 • The Chapel Choir will provide the music. Zeta Tau Alpha sorority will serve as worship leaders and hosts.

23 • Wesleyan Academy Choir will provide the music. Kappa Delta sorority and College Life will serve as worship leaders and hosts.

30 • The Chamber Singers will provide the music. Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority will serve as worship leaders and hosts.

O C TO B E R 2 015 4 • Family Weekend Services at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. — These special services are for current students and family members visiting our campus. The Chapel Choir will provide the music. Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Delta Theta, and the Board of Stewards will serve as worship leaders and ushers.

7 • The Winston Salem State University Choir will provide the music. Alpha Chi Omega sorority will serve as worship leaders and hosts.

10 • Alumni Weekend Service at 5pm — The Alumni Choir will provide the music.

14 • The Percussion Ensemble will provide the music. Kappa Sigma and Pi Kappa Alpha fraternities will serve as worship leaders and hosts.

21 • No service — Fall Break 28 • L ift Every Voice Choir from Wake Forest University School of Divinity will provide the music. Beta Theta Pi fraternity and Student Diversity Council will serve as worship leaders and hosts.

N OV E M B E R 2 015 4 • The Chapel Choir will provide the music.

Pi Kappa Phi and Kappa Alpha fraternities will serve as worship leaders and hosts.

11 • The Choir from Caldwell Academy will provide the music. Kappa Alpha Psi and Alpha Gamma Delta will serve as worship leaders and hosts.

18 • Music faculty will provide the music. Phi Mu sorority will serve as worship leaders and hosts.

25 • No service — Thanksgiving Break

D E C E M B E R 2 015 2 • Winter Festival of Music — The Genesis Gospel Choir, the Toccatatones, the Petal Points and the Offbeats will provide the music. Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and Black Cultural Awareness will serve as worship leaders and hosts.

9 • This special candlelight service will feature members of the university community, the Chapel Choir, and the Flute Ensemble. The Board of Stewards and Alpha Delta Theta sorority will serve as ushers and greeters.

The service is based on the traditional Festival of Lessons and Carols at King’s College, Cambridge, England.

Chapel for Credit More and more, colleges and universities are introducing spiritual formation into their course curriculum, recognizing its value in educating the whole person. We have been doing this for years at HPU by offering academic credit for those who want to attend Chapel while doing in-depth theological and spiritual reflection with the minister to the university.

Students can register in sequence for the three Christian Worship classes: Religion 1019, 1020, and 1021. Religion 1019 and 1020 offer one credit each, and Religion 1021 offers two hours of academic credit.

CH O IR S A N D M U S IC I N WO R S H I P The Chapel Choir serves as the resident choir for the Chapel at High Point University.

Students come from all backgrounds and disciplines of study with the singular focus of sharpening their musical skill to glorify God. Or as St. Augustine so rightly put it, “He [or she] who sings prays twice.” Auditions are held in the fall and spring of each year, and members may receive academic credit (MUS 1320) for participating. The chapel choir practices Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and performs or attends every Wednesday Chapel Service.

L iz D oebl er Director of Chapel Choir

SPRING 2016 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES All services are held 5:30 – 6:20 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

F E B R UA RY 2 016 3 • The Chamber Singers will provide the music. Alpha Gamma Delta sorority will serve as worship leaders and hosts.

6 • Musical guest is TBD. Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority will serve as worship leaders and hosts.

7 • Family Weekend Service at 10:00 a.m. — This special service is for current students and family members visiting our campus.

The Chapel Choir will provide the music.

The Board of Stewards will serve as worship leaders and hosts.

13 • Spring Music Festival of Worship — The Genesis Gospel Choir, the Toccatatones, the Offbeats, and the Petal Points will be featured in this special service of music.

Kappa Alpha Psi, Delta Sigma Theta, NPHC, and Alpha Gamma Delta will serve as worship leaders and fellowship hosts.

10 • Ash Wednesday Service — The Chapel Choir will provide the music. Alpha Chi Omega sorority will serve as worship leaders and hosts.

R e v er end R a ph a e l Wa r nock Senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta; 2015 Martin Luther King Day Service special guest speaker

JA N UA RY 2 016 13 • Music Department Chair, Dr. Marc Foster will provide the music. Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity will serve as worship leaders and hosts.

18 • Martin Luther King Day Service at 11:00 a.m. — Dr. Louise Toppin and the Genesis Gospel Choir will provide the music.

Kappa Alpha Psi, NPHC, Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Phi Beta, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and Black Cultural Awareness will serve as worship leaders and greeters.

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17 • Glenn High School will provide the music.

Beta Theta Pi and Kappa Alpha fraternities will serve as worship leaders and ushers.

24 • The Guitar Ensemble will provide the music. Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority will serve as worship leaders and hosts.

M A RC H 2 016 2 • A Choir from UNC-G will provide the music. Kappa Delta sorority and College Life will serve as worship leaders and hosts.

9 • No service — Spring break 16 • Musical guest is TBD. Alpha Gamma Delta sorority will serve as worship leaders and hosts.

20 • The Choir from Jamestown United Methodist Church will provide the music.

Kappa Delta sorority will serve as worship leaders and hosts.

23 • Holy Week Service — The Seven Last Words – Catholic Campus Ministry and Alpha Chi Omega sorority will serve as worship leaders and hosts.

27 • The Choir from Penn-Griffin School for the Arts will provide the music. Pi Kappa Phi fraternity will serve as worship leaders and hosts.

30 • Easter Service — The Chapel Choir will provide the music. The Student Diversity Council and Alpha Kappa Psi will serve as worship leaders and hosts.

20 • No service — Honors Day 27 • End of the Year Service — The Chapel Choir and the HPU Flute Ensemble will provide the music for this final service of the academic year. The Class of 2016 will be our special guests. The Board of Stewards and Zeta Tau Alpha will serve as worship leaders and fellowship hosts.

“Interfaith United and the interfaith efforts of the Chapel Office are an integral part of High Point University because it shows how much we respect diversity, value inclusion, and promote constructive dialogue.”

R eza Moghtaderi High Point University Class of 2016

INTERFAITH ENGAGEMENT In keeping with its Christian heritage, High Point University practices radical hospitality to people of all faith traditions and takes great pride in raising the bar for positive multi- and interfaith collaboration and service. HPU was recently named the interfaith university Rookie of the Year by the Interfaith Youth Core, one the leading interfaith engagement and service organizations in America. This recognition comes in response to student-led efforts within the past year to promote collaboration, service, understanding, and appreciation for difference among religious and spiritual organizations on campus.

Upcoming Interfaith Opportunities: Ramadan Iftar | July 7

Interfaith Passover Seder | Spring 2016

Muslim and non-Muslim students and faculty join together for a dinner after a day of fasting.

Led by Hillel, hosted people from various backgrounds for a dinner, reading of the Exodus story, and interfaith discussion.

Interfaith Peace Conference | November 12 – 15 Conference hosted by United Methodist affiliates to advance the work of reconciliation and peace by learning peace making and contemplative practices from the Abrahamic traditions.

Annual MLK Worship Service and Day of Service | January 18 A Christian worship service remembering the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. toward racial and economic justice and a day full of community service projects with area non-profits.

Interfaith Leadership Institute | January 22 – 24 Students and staff will receive training at IFYC leadership institute in Atlanta.

The Black Heritage Service | February 2016 This service has included African-American heritage and faith traditions. This service will include world-renowned poet Clint Smith, speakers from the High Point African American community, HPU’s Genesis Gospel Choir, as well as North Carolina A&T State University Choir.

Weekly Wednesday Chapel Fostered by its Methodist heritage that seeks to practice the way of Jesus, this weekly worship service is at the heart of religious life on campus.

Bi-Weekly gatherings of Interfaith United Discuss topics of interreligious shared valued and the intersections of identity, faith, politics, economics, and current events that call for greater interfaith partnership.

Ongoing service projects Hosted by the Chapel and Religious Life Office to bring people of religious and cultural difference together to serve the common good.

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SPIRIT OF SERVICE We believe that our spiritual pursuits inspire service. The Chapel is thus a servant to the common good, not just of the High Point University campus but the wider High Point community and the world. One-hundred percent of the offering collected during our weekly services goes to serving the people of High Point. In the 2014-15 year, the Board of Stewards, the student group that leads initiatives out of the Chapel and oversees the weekly offering, gave $10,000 in the form of clothes and toys to the the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program in the fall, providing Christmas gifts to 100 in-need children in the High Point community. In the spring, they led a campus wide collaboration that included interior design students, HPU Security, and other religious life groups. This group effort overhauled the lock and key and security systems at West End Ministries in order to make it a more secure place for the Boys and Girls Club and after school programs. The collaboration also included a gift of over $6,000 toward after school programs.

“The Board of Stewards is more than just a group of students coming together each week to pass the offering plates. The Board is my family away from home as well as a major source of support and faith. I am constantly motivated by this group to be more selfless in serving the community of High Point. I am blessed beyond measure to serve with such inspiring people.”

— Kaitlin Thompson High Point University Class of 2016

Pilgrimage – Haiti Pilgrimage experiences are offered to introduce students to faith formation and community awareness around the globe, particularly in communities that pursue active reconciliation due to social, political, and religious division.

Past pilgrimages include Cange, Haiti, Guatemala, as well as domestic trips.

Pilgrimage experiences are offered each year.

“Immersing ourselves in Haiti was the best way to spend our spring break. I could never have imagined the impact that the trip would have on me. Our eyes were opened as we lived, ate, and worked alongside the Haitian people. It is the best way to understand another. You have to live through their experiences first-hand.”

— Erin Karpovich High Point University Class of 2015

CAMPUS MINISTRIES Alpha Delta Theta Sorority

College Life

Alpha Delta Theta is the Christian service sorority at High Point University. The purpose of ADT is to serve others and God while also growing in friendship and faith with one another.

Contact: Kaitlyn Wright, President at wrighk13@highpoint.edu.

College Life is a group open to everyone, where Christianity, the Bible, and how they apply to everyday life as college students are explored.

Contact: Jacob Froats at froatj13@highpoint.edu or Chris Barrett at cdbarrett@triad.rr.com.

Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity Alpha Phi Omega is a national co-ed service fraternity based on the three cardinal principles of leadership, friendship, and service. Contact: Zach Hynoski, President at hynosz10@ highpoint.edu.

Board of Stewards

Genesis Gospel Choir Genesis Gospel Choir was founded at High Point University in 1990. It is a student-led choir that emphasizes worship and praise and welcomes all students to join. Contact: Sydney Richards, President at richa113@highpoint.edu.

Hillel

The Board of Stewards is the lifeblood of the Chapel and Religious Life Office. Members network with other campus groups to host chapel services, oversee the distribution of weekly offering to make a positive impact in our community, and lead Bible studies and theological forums. Contact: Brittani Hunt at bhunt@highpoint.edu.

Hillel, formerly the Association of Jewish Students (AJS), is a student organization dedicated to providing opportunities for students to build a Jewish life at High Point University.

Contact: Lindsay Katz, President at katzl12@highpoint.edu or Ron Yardenay at ryardena@highpoint.edu.

Catholic Campus Ministry

Impact

HPUCCM (High Point University Catholic Campus Ministry) is the official SGA recognized Catholic student group for High Point University. Their mission is to be a community of Christian faith, hope, and love, offering a spiritual home to all students. Contact: Rebecca Verde at verder13@highpoint.edu or Chris Clare at clarec13@highpoint.edu.

Impact is a Christian service organization, making disciples of Christ through service. Contact: Christen Cothran, President at cothrc12@highpoint.edu.

Chapel Choir The Chapel Choir is our official resident choir for our weekly chapel services. Auditions are held in the fall and spring.

Members may receive academic credit for participating.

Contact: Liz Doebler at edoebler@highpoint.edu

Interfaith United (Interfaith Group) If depth of one’s religious tradition is important, so is engagement across traditions. High Point University has begun an interfaith project to bring together students across religious traditions to increase dialogue, understanding, and service. The goal is to appreciate true unity by appreciating diversity in action.

Contact: Tiffany Jones at jonest13@highpoint.edu or Rev. Preston Davis at pdavis@highpoint.edu.

To learn more about these ministries and religious life opportunities please visit www.highpoint.edu/religiouslife religiouslife@highpoint.edu • 336-841-9132 /hpuchapel

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