This Week (10/3-10/9)

• Book Drive with Pi Phi (10/3-10/5): We’re partnering with Pi Beta Phi sorority to help with their philanthropy initiative of “Read > Lead > Achieve”. Pi Phi seeks to imbue a “lifelong love of reading” in young people across the country, and in tandem with Wesley, they are spreading that message on our campus through a book drive this Family Weekend. Look out for a bin and bring your books!

• Family Weekend Open House (10/4): From 2-5 on Saturday, bring your parents over to help us decorate the Wesley House for fall for a cozy open house. We’re going to have some yummy fall snacks, do some puzzles, and watch a movie together.

• Faith & Science with Jennifer Secki-Shields (10/5): The nexus where faith meets science is more complicated than ever--the topics are many and the stakes are high. Genesis and evolution. Science and the Bible. Climate change. Vaccinations. Scientific truth. Join us for dinner and conversation as we explore the intersection of faith and science. Jennifer Secki Shields is a Certified Lay Minister who brings her background in science to bear on the work of the church. She is the founder and executive director of Discovery & Faith, a nonprofit organization doing faith and science together for the next generation.

• Small Group: Marcus J. Borg (10/6): Our SG leader Eira is hosting this semester’s Wesley Small Group every Monday from 5:00-6:00 PM. The focus is on Marcus J. Borg’s Convictions: How I Learned What Matters Most, wherein Borg recounts what underscored the foundations for his faith: hope and transformation. This week’s chapter is number 5, “Jesus is the Norm of the Afterlife”. 

• Ryan’s Roaming Hours (10/7): Wesley’s campus minister, Ryan LaRock, will be at ISC’s Starbucks from 11:30-1:30. Enjoy a chat about faith, school, and more with a complimentary coffee (or other sold drink of your choice) when you stop by! His roaming hours are now every Tuesday.

• Worship at Wesley! (10/7): Worship will be at 6:00 PM on Tuesdays at Wesley this year! Worship services tend to last 30-45 minutes, with a sermon from Ryan, singing, scripture reading, and optional communion for all; this year will have a more discussion-based focus. 

• Fall Break Service Trip (10/9-11): We’re going to Blacksburg! Join us from Oct. 9-11th to help uplift the local community surrounding MVP. We will be partnering with POWHR to examine the “restoration work” implemented by MVP with drones, looking for sink holes and examining water quality. We will also be helping out at a local community garden. All expenses will be covered and the trip will be accessible and allergen friendly. Hope to see you there! Fill out the interest form here: Fall Break Interest Form.

More Wesley Events and Announcements

• Homecoming Open House @ Wesley (10/18): Wesley will be having its annual homecoming open house on Saturday, October 18th, from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM, with a free lunch provided. Anyone is welcome to stop by, from current students to our wonderful alumni!

• No Kings Protest @ Williamsburg Courthouse (10/18): ALUMNI INVITED!!! from 12:00-2:00 PM on Homecoming Saturday, another No Kings protest will be held outside of the Williamsburg Courthouse. Wesley Homecoming Open House is from 11:30-2. Stop by the open house for lunch, we will depart at ~12:00 to the courthouse and return to Wesley before 2:00 pm (for open house clean up). Wesley will have a table for poster making supplies on Friday night (17th) and Saturday morning (18th). Bring friends!! (but have them fill out the form too!) Learn more and review safety precautions here: https://www.mobilize.us/aft/event/841589/.

• Help with WUMC’s Homeless Shelter (11/19-23): Williamsburg United Methodist Church is planning on opening their doors to house the homeless from November 19th to 23rd. Please join us in assisting them in their efforts to provide support for these members of the community in a time of need: Assist with WUMC homeless shelter.

• Heritage Humane Society Crafts: Over the past semester, we have been making dog toys here at Wesley for the Heritage Humane Society. We are continuing to make toys as well as preparing to drop-off these creations for our canine friends to enjoy! 

Food Exchange

• HOURS: Food Exchange hours are: Mondays from 11:00-1:00, Thursdays from 4:30-6:30, and Fridays from 11:00-1:00. Please call 757-229-6832 if you need any accommodations or can’t make these times- we want to serve you!

• FOOD FOR ALL: If you would like to get more involved with food insecurity on campus, check out Food For All. Sign up to volunteer at the Food Exchange here: https://wm.givepulse.com/group/events/651373.

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