Just like an Apple App, the Community Life Team strives to engage the passion of students in various ways to make multiple connecting points on campus. With activities ranging from basketball to yoga, Bible studies to the Boys and Girls Club, the endeavors of CLT meet the needs of students and provide outlets for creative and fun activities.
The words of Frederick Buechner from “Wishful Thinking” provide the basis for CLT’s purpose:
“The kind of work God usually calls you to is the kind of work that you need most to do and that the world most needs to have done… The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.”
Each CLT member’s endeavor falls under the categories of HEART (“engaging in the arts of creative expression”), HABITS (“developing healthy bodies and practices”), HEAD (“stretching the mind and intellect”), HOPE (“strengthening the heart and spirit”), and HANDS (“practicing citizenship and stewardship”).
Email the CLT leaders to become involved in these endeavors:
Ally Brudevold
AlexandriaBrudevold@corban.edu
Search
Search is a bible study for children of divorce based upon Psalms 139 which asks the Lord to search deep into our lives. The goal of Search will be to provide a supportive group of students who understand each other and push one another to grow closer to God.
Wednesdays
AC3301
9-10 p.m.
Hannah Dawley
Prayer and Service
Every week Corban students will go to one of the Boys and Girls clubs in Salem and interact with the children by helping them with homework or with other activities provided. These students will also meet together on Corban’s campus every week to pray for the children and to see how God works in the students’ lives this semester.
Thursdays
Boys and Girls Club at 3 p.m.
Balyo lobby prayer at 6 p.m.
“I am trying to meet the need of Corban students developing a consistent, meaningful prayer life through interacting with and focusing on praying for our outreach to one of The Boys and Girls Clubs in Salem.”
Emily Holmes
Corban’s Swing Time
Corban’s SwingTime will meet weekly and teach East Coast swing dancing steps and moves. Join us for some fun on-campus swing dancing as well as occasional trips to Portland’s Stumptown.
Thursdays
PVG Deck
8-9 p.m.
Richard Riffle
The Ultimate Community
The Ultimate Community is building relationships with the community, specifically the homeless youth, through Ultimate Frisbee.
Wednesdays
Riverfront Park
5:30-7 p.m.
Caleb Ringhand
Reel Life
Reel life is about watching great movies and partaking in intelligent teacher lead discussions. Reel Life’s goal is to promote film as form of artistic expression, and to reveal a new way of observing and watching movies.
Mckenzie Purnell
Discover
Come enjoy a time of fellowship, food, and even a retreat! Laugh, cry, and discover with us as we learn about who God is, the intimate relationship He wants with us, and the incredible ways he wants to touch each of our lives!
Ben Hopper
benjaminhopper@corban.edu
Basketball Club
This is a club for guys to come play basketball in the gym at any skill level. It’s a great chance to get to know more guys from different dorms and have a little fun.
Sundays
Gym
6:30 p.m.
Natalie Grove
nataliegrove@corban.edu
The Kingdom Experiment
A Bible study focused on actively living out what it means to be a part of the coming Kingdom of God.
We will do activities and reflect on them together (while eating snacks).
Tuesdays
Townhouse 4630
8-9 p.m.
Heather Simpson
Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night will take place in the coffee shop and offer a place for student to share with peers their passion for music whether that be through being the musician or listening. The nights will range from live musician nights to poetry reading nights to karaoke nights.
Every other Tuesday starting 9/13
Coffeeshop
9-11 p.m.
Hannah Lobban
Volleyball Club
This is a group made for people who love to play volleyball, whether with skills or not, and who love to get out and play with others. Every week we will be meeting and playing for a couple of hours and just having a blast.
Sundays
Gym
4:30-6:30
“I’m most excited because its a great opportunity to get out and have some fun.”
Sam Coleman
Art and Craft Workshops
I’ll be putting on workshops for people who want to come create stuff and learn new artistic skills or develop old ones. I want all skill levels so that we can help each other improve and learn.
Jordyna Smith
Da Vinci’s Playpen
A group for students who enjoy art (no matter how good they are at it) to hang out and relax without worrying about school.
Thursdays
Aagard
7 p.m.
Rachel Newby
Ed Connection
Connecting Ed majors to ensure the highest level of learning and success possible. A network of support today for a lifetime of success in the future.
Sundays
Ike Box
2 p.m.
Hannah Nord
International Students
Events for anyone, with the international students, helping them adjust to American culture and Corban culture, also bringing them together with the Corban community.
“People should come to my endeavor because it is a great chance to expand not only your group of friends but it will also expand the way you perceive Corban as a community and the world. I know that if people come along on our outings that great friendships with be created!”
Ann Amoguis
Worshiping Through Art
To utilize our god-given artistic talents to honor, glorify and worship God while being moved by the Spirit, including monthly worship nights. All levels of interest and experience is desired.
Fridays
Aagard basement
9 p.m.
Deanna Thomas
Zen Den
This endeavor encourages student to come and relax, recharge, and be refreshed through yoga.
Tuesdays
Gym
8 p.m.
Teanna Alsum
Creative Cooking
Executing simple recipes while learning new techniques, shopping on a budget, and buying nutritious ingredients.
Thursdays
Schimmel
7 p.m.