Office of Religious Education
Rev. Annie L. Travis
James A. Elam Chapel
Rev. Anne L. Travis, Chaplain
atravis@rustcollege.edu
Phone: 662-252-8094; Fax: 662-252-1501
The Department of Religious Education ministers to the spiritual needs of Rust students, faculty, staff, and alumni. It plays a crucial role in nurturing and communicating the Methodist identity of the College. As a United Methodist College, Rust strives to make conscious connections between faith and reason, between the quest for knowledge and the thirst for God. We promote programs that enhance spiritual quality of life for the college community.
VISION:
A historically Black senior liberal arts college, founded in 1866, related to the United Methodist Church, serving students, faculty, staff, and administration regardless of race, religion, gender, socio-economic status, national origin or ethnic background.
MISSION:
The Office of Religious Education is a dynamic diverse community of faith, supporting the entire Rust College family with a well-rounded program dedicated to cultural, moral, and spiritual values in both theory and practice.
GOAL:
Rust College Office of Religious Education is a diverse community where the administration, faculty, staff, and students find sacred space to be fellow travelers on a journey of faith that leads to transformation of the individual and the world.
OBJECTIVES:
Make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Maintain ecumenical fellowship around common service learning projects.
Build an interfaith social ethic that reaches beyond race, religion, gender, socio-economic status, national origin, or ethnic background.
MONTHLY ACTIVITIES 2012-2013
August:
Rites of Passage
Back to School Celebration
September:
Spiritual Emphasis Month
October:
Interfaith Fellowship
November:
All Saints Day Service
World AIDS Day Assembly
December:
World AIDS Day
Christmas Service
January:
MLK Jr. Celebration
February:
Black History Celebration
Ash Wednesday Service
March:
Religious Emphasis Week
Easter Service
April:
End of School Fellowship
2012-2013 WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Sunday School (1 AEP Credit)
9:00-9:45 AM
Wednesday Night Live
9:30 PM
Our Daily Bread Devotion /
WURC 88.1 FM
Daily - 6, 7, 8 AM &
8, 9, 10, 11 PM
Elam Chapel Prayer Room
Mon-Fri, 7 AM—9 PM
Counseling Available
662-252-8094
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Methodist Student Movement (MSM)
Baptist Student Union (BSU)
Student Ministry Fellowship (SMF)
Interfaith Student Initiative (ISI)
Religious Emphasis Week 2012
