»Disciples on Campus
Disciples on Campus has been the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of Christ student ministry at Chapman University since 1987. This group is nurtured by the staff of the Office of Church Relations and has student leadership that plans its activities, worships, and trips.
DOC, as it is known on campus, created community in the following ways:
- Pastoral and spiritual support from their fellow students, as well as the staff of the Office of Church Relations.
- Weekly Progressive Christian Worship open to all students who are attracted to a Christain understanding that is more progressive socially and politically.
- Special events at the beginning of semesters and at the close of the year, welcoming new students and blessing those completing their Chapman years.
- Student led intentional small groups focused on building community through mutual interests that meet weekly or bi-weekly.
- Retreats each semester that not only deepen students' understanding of a particular topic, but builds community and lets students have fun together.
- Service projects that care for people, the environment, support Chapman University, and make connections between students and our donors.
- Opportunities to experience the church in its larger context and student recruitment opportunities through the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ.
- Educational and missional opportunities that not only count toward a diploma, but offer a global experience that enhances their classroom education and a sense of connection to the church.
A small group of DOC students make up the Disciples on Campus Leadership Board (DLB). DLB gives shape and focus to all of the DOC activities and promotes group cohesiveness and spirit. Through this experience, DLB participants grow in their leadership experience that will help them succeed in their chosen careers and in their service to the church after graduation. A DLB application process is held annually.
Disciples on Campus is a recognized Open & Affirming ministry in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ.
