CHRISTIAN UNION

Hello! We are Hannah, a Biology student at Magdalen, and Elizabeth, a Physics student at St. Hilda’s. Our CU is joint between the two colleges and as reps, we cover both Magdalen and St. Hilda’s.

 

OICCU is a welcoming place where people from all colleges can meet together, but college CU is where we really get to know each other. We hope that everyone, no matter their beliefs, background and identity, can feel welcome at Magdalen and Hilda's CU.

 

One of the ways we get to know each other is through opening the Word of God (with snacks) together, which is a highlight of the week in the CU. We also encourage one another and enjoy occasional socials, to which all are welcome.

 

Another joy of college CU is the community we share. Whether there is an encouragement to share or an essay crisis that needs consolation, the CU group chat is a fun place full of friends and fellowship. Additionally, one of the joys of College level CU is the informal meetings, chats, games and dinners we have together as we live and learn close to each other. It is a good opportunity to make friends outside of one’s own college, as most of our events are held in either Magdalen or St. Hilda’s.

 

As a CU, we meet at 6pm for dinner in the hall at Magdalen on Wednesdays in 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th weeks, before joining the rest of OICCU at North Gate Hall at 7:30. On the other Wednesdays (2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th weeks), we meet in the OKB, at 7:30pm, for an informal time together. This includes a Bible study and an opportunity to get to know one another, support each other and often play a game together.

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We look forward to seeing anyone who wants to come and share in fellowship in the coming year: fresher or finalist; atheist, agnostic or religious; introvert or extrovert - all are invited and all are welcome.

 

If you would like to contact us, be added to the group chat or ask any questions, please reach out at any time by emailing us! We would love to hear from you.

 

Hannah’s email: hannah.baker@magd.ox.ac.uk 

Elizabeth’s email: elizabeth.fearnhead@st-hildas.ox.ac.uk