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Join us! Below are some programs we would love to invite you to!<\/h3>\n

Wednesday, October 7 at 5PM PST
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\nDisciples on Campus, made up of Disciples and UCC students, has hosted Wednesday night worship for the campus for decades. This homecoming we invite our DOC alumni to join us in this special service led by our current students. Our preacher for the evening comes from the class of 2012, Rev. Sarah Averette-Philips. She is the pastor of the Brea Congregational United Church of Christ.
\nThis program is a regular weekly program and we are opening it up for Homecoming just this year.
\nSpeaker Bio:<\/span> Sarah Averette-Phillips is a Southern California native from Redlands, CA. She received her BA in Peace Studies from UCC-related Chapman University in 2012. Following graduation from Chapman, Sarah spent a year living in Varanasi, India, pursuing a Masters in Conflict Management & Development. While in Varanasi, she also worked with an organization combating human trafficking in Nepal and Northern India. Upon return from Varanasi, Sarah enrolled at Claremont School of Theology, completing her Master of Divinity in May of 2017. She was called as BCUCC\u2019s settled pastor in September 2019, and brings energy for preaching, engaging young folks in the church, and connecting the Gospel with contemporary justice issues. Sarah lives in Claremont, CA, with her spouse Omari, and dog Thistle. She enjoys crafting and traveling to new countries.
\nJoin the Zoom here<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, October 7th<\/sup> at 5:30PM PST
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Mindfulness for Stress relief and Spiritual Strengthening in this time of COVID
\nJoin Dean Gail Stearns to gain a few new skills to deal with daily stress, care for yourself, and have energy needed to offer compassion to others, as we manage this unique time in our lives. Techniques are based in Mindfulness, with suggestions on how to incorporate your own spirituality.
\nAll are welcome: no experience necessary, or come for a refresher if you have experience!
\nRegister for this Master Class here<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, October 8th at 4:00PM PST
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\nHealthy Brain, Healthy Mind – Strive to Thrive by Dr. Jay Kumar
\nIntegratingscience-based strategies and spiritual wisdom, join us in a weekly webinar offering advice, Q&A and applied tools for promoting emotional, mental and spiritual well-being. All sessions will be recorded and supplemented by a podcast, short video and blog post.<\/p>\n

Watch all episodes at our\u00a0Facebook Playlist<\/a>.
\nClick her to for the Zoom Link<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, October 9th at 11am PST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Interfaith Council
\nWe will cover student organization procedures and policies for religious\/spiritual organizations and learn about each other’s faith traditions or worldviews! Today we will be hearing from Dr. Gail Stearns as she teaches us about mindfulness!
\nEmail interfaith@chapman.edu for the zoom meeting link<\/p>\n

Friday, October 9th at 5PM PST<\/strong><\/p>\n

3rd Annual Docent Reunion
\nPrevious docents and staff of the Fish Interfaith Center from all years are invited to a night of sharing memories and playing FIC-inspired games.<\/p>\n

Click here to register for this event<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, October 9th at 5PM PST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Disciples on Campus Alumni Chappy Hour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Disciples on Campus alumni and staff from all years are invited to a night of fellowship and sharing memories. Click here to register for the event<\/p>\n

Other Resources from the Fish Interfaith Center<\/h3>\n