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Schoenfeldt Experience

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Description of Event:
This weekly event invited all people of Schoenfeldt to spend time in a welcoming environment focused on developing our faith both individually and as a driving force in the growth of our community. Each week, I invited all members of Schoenfeldt to come enjoy food, conversation, and scripture as it applies to our everyday life. “Find out how to get to heaven, Mondays at 8:57.” During the actual event, we would begin with prayer, followed by an opportunity to share what has been on our minds. Next, the leader for the week read their passage and offered question for thought to guide the conversation. To end, we once again spoke whatever was on our minds and concluded with prayer.

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Although I organized the physical event, a new person led the spiritual movement of the event each week. This offered new forms of prayer, reflection, and perspectives that one leader alone cannot provide. This diffusion of leadership essentially generated a unique event each week – providing for both an inclusive and engaging event for all.

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Teaching/Learning:
This event offered all participants opportunities to engage with questions centered on morality, ethics, and religion. All persons involved played the role of both teacher and learner as we offered our own insights, listened to the ideas of others, and had thoughtful dialogues amongst each …show more content…

As the group continued to form, I realized that only Christians attended the event. The event then organically morphed into a bible study in order to align more directly with those in attendance. I advertised the event as a welcoming, inclusive space and ensured that all voices were heard within each meeting.

Success of Event:
This event accomplished its mission of creating a welcoming environment that fosters the Schoenfeldt Christian community as we walk our faith journey together. Many people were able to lead the event in their own way, leading to an engaging, innovative, and fresh event each week. As mentioned elsewhere on this poster, the event also tied in with the University’s core tenets. For all involved, Schoenfeldt Hall Bible Study offered a sanctuary to temporarily escape from stress and enter a space where we could speak freely and enter into a deeper relationship with our Lord.

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