http://www.clemsonwesley.comRSS feeds for Clemson Wesley60http://www.clemsonwesley.com/News/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/48/Upcoming-Events-and-Opportunities--73008.aspx#Comments0http://www.clemsonwesley.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=58&ModuleID=382&ArticleID=48http://www.clemsonwesley.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=48&PortalID=0&TabID=58http://www.clemsonwesley.com/News/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/48/Upcoming-Events-and-Opportunities--73008.aspx CW and CUMC friends (and incoming/transfer students), It's hard to believe but sleepy, little Clemson will be transformed into a bustling, busy campus in just a little over two weeks.  I wanted to share a few quick announcements with you regarding some retreat, fellowship and service opportunities on the near horizon. Hope to see you all soon, lane Upcoming Events: Welcome Back Cookout (Sun, 8/17) - CW is sponsoring a hamburger and hotdog cookout on CU's campus to welcome new and returning students.  Mark your calendars for Sunday night, 8/17 and watch the website for more details.  Rafting Retreat (Fri-Sat, 8/22-8/23) - CW's annual rafting trip is coming up soon.  We'll leave Clemson around 4 pm on Friday, 8/22 and head toward the NC mountains.  We'll spend the night at a church on the way up and raft down the Nantahala on Saturday morning.  We'll return to Clemson in time for dinner (and a trip to Just Mo' Barbeque for those who are interested).  Cost is $25 per person and sign ups are starting NOW!  Email Lane (glaze@clemson.edu) to get your name on the list as the trip will fill up fast. First Evensong (Sun, 8/24) - CW's main gathering each week is called Evensong and is held at Clemson UMC's campus, a few miles from campus.  We begin around 6:30 pm with a free, home-cooked meal and we then gather for a time of worship around 7 pm.  In recent years Evensong has grown to nearly 100 students and others on average, with CU, Tri-County, North Greenville and other schools represented.  For more info (including help with a ride if you don't have a car), email Lane (glaze@clemson.edu) or Jad (jadtaylor@gmail.com). Fall Retreat (Fri - Sun, 10/10-12) - Please note that CW's fall retreat dates have changed to October 10-12 (originally it was planned for two weeks later).  This year we will travel to Camp Glisson in Dahlonega, GA, 90 miles and two hours west of Clemson.  Camp Glisson is a beautiful camp with great facilities (http://www.campglisson.org/), and we'll be staying in the Sparrowood Lodge.  Our retreat leader this year will be David Monts, a recent Clemson grad who relocated to New Orleans after graduation to serve in the most devastated communities.  Cost is $40 per person and sign ups are starting NOW!  Email Lane (glaze@clemson.edu) to get your name on the list so we'll know how much space to reserve. Upcoming Service Opportunities: Freshman Move-In (Sat, 8/16) - Students with CW and other groups will be helping with freshman move in on August 16th.  If you'd like to join CW's team, email Bryan Galloway (bpgallo@clemson.edu) ASAP so that he can order enough t-shirts for everyone. CUMC's and CW's Carpool Team - Interested in giving rides to students who don't have a car?  We're trying to update our Carpool Team for this fall, and we need both males and females who'd be willing to give rides to morning worship (10 am for Sunday School, 11 am for worship) and Evensong this fall.  This is a great way to serve, especially with more students than normal not having their own cars due to rising gas prices.  Email Lane (glaze@clemson.edu) to put your name on the list. CW's Praise Band - CW's Praise Band helps lead worship on Sunday evenings at Evensong and on other occasions as well (i.e., retreats).  With a number folks scheduled to graduate over the next two semesters, we'll be looking for some new blood this fall (vocalists and instrumentalists).  If you'd like to help, email Cody Simoneaux (codysimoneaux@gmail.com). Bible Study/Small Group - Interested in leading a CW-sponsored Bible Study or Small Group this fall?  We're beginning to make a list of all the offerings for the fall with the hope of introducing them on Sunday, 8/24.  As always, CW will cover the cost of your groups books (if one is used) and will help line up space on campus or at CUMC if desired.  Email Lane (glaze@clemson.edu) with questions or details. Wednesdays at CUMC - CUMC is looking for several college students to help with children's and youth activities on Wednesday afternoons and evenings this fall.  If you'd like to help, email Lane (glaze@clemson.edu) for more details. Music Ministry at CUMC - Susan Cumbie, Director of Music at CUMC, is looking for a number of student helpers/accompanists/directors this fall to work with children's choirs, children's bells and chimes, a new music/drama group for 5th - 7th graders and other needs.  Also, students are always welcome to join CUMC's Adult Chancel Choir and Adult Bells.  If you're interested in serving in any of these ways, email Susan (susanc@clemsonumc.org) for more details. Babysitters - CUMC maintains a list of students who are willing to work as babysitters throughout the week and on Sunday mornings.  If you're interested in being added to this list this fall, email Lane (glaze@clemson.edu).       laneglazeWed, 30 Jul 2008 14:24:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:48http://www.clemsonwesley.com/News/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/29/Mission-Retreat-and-Service-News--12508.aspx#Comments0http://www.clemsonwesley.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=58&ModuleID=382&ArticleID=29http://www.clemsonwesley.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=29&PortalID=0&TabID=58http://www.clemsonwesley.com/News/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/29/Mission-Retreat-and-Service-News--12508.aspxFriends in Clemson (and beyond), I wanted to share several upcoming mission, service and retreat opportunties that might interest you: Focus the Nation Tonight on Campus (Jan 25) Interested in global-warming issues and solutions and how people of faith might be better stewards of God's creation, come to this event tonight at 7:30 pm in Tillman Hall and learn about how to make a difference in Clemson and beyond. Singers and Instrumentalists Needed (Jan 27) Clemson Wesley's Praise Band helps lead Evensong worship on Sunday evenings and is looking to add a few more instrumentalists and vocalists to the mix.  If you're interested in being a part of this ministry, come to the interest meeting immediately following Evensong at Clemson UMC this Sunday (around 8:30 pm).  For more info, email Cody at csimone@clemson.edu.  Souper Bowl Sunday (Feb 3) Next Sunday (2/3) churches around the country will recognize Souper Bowl Sunday while our nation celebrates Super Bowl Sunday.  The Souper Bowl is designed to fight hunger locally and across our world.  Cash donations will be received at Clemson UMC at both morning worship services, and college students are invited to bring a canned good to Evensong (starting at 5:30 pm, with Super Bowl party to follow). Parents Night Out (Feb 8) On Friday, February 8 there will be a Parents Night Out at Clemson UMC.  If you're interested in helping that night, email Meredith at mhumphr@clemson.edu.  All proceeds go to missions. Statewide Retreat at White Oak (Feb 8-10) Students from UM Campus Ministries from throughout the state will gather the second weekend in February for the annual spring retreat.  The topic will be "Amazing Grace" and the cost will be $50 per person, with CW will cover one-half of this for students going from the Clemson area.  To sign up or for more details, email Lane at glaze@clemson.edu.   Summer Investment Program (Feb 20 deadline)  Each year 10-12 college students from around the state serve as missioners through the UMC's Summer Investment Program in a variety of settings including Rural Missions (on Johns Island), Camp Providence (in Anderson), Tuesday's Child (in Rock Hill), Lighthouse Ministries (in Florence) and Oliver Gospel Mission (in Columbia).  Students are required to attend an orientation in early June, serve 7 weeks on site, and attend a debriefing in late July.  Housing, meals and a weekly per diem are provided in addition to a stipend totaling $1,650 at the end of the seven weeks.  Former SIP missioners with Clemson Wesley ties include Steve Simoneaux, Erin Walley, Josh McClendon and Candy Benson.  Deadline for applications is February 20th. Dance Marathon (Feb 23) The annual Dance Marathon will be Saturday, February 23rd from 10 am to 10 pm on campus.  To get involved, email Christina at cdowker@clemson.edu.  All proceeds go to benefit Safe Kids Upstate, a program run by the Greenville Children's Hospital. Relay For Life (Apr 11) Once again this year Clemson Wesley will support CU's Relay for Life, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.  This year, we plan to partner with the CU Gospel Choir and some exciting things have already been planned.  To get involved, email Meredith (mhumphr@clemson.edu) or Angela (acoving@clemson.edu).  Annual Sea Islands Mission Week (May 12 - 17) Once again this year a group of students from throughout SC (from campuses including CU, USC, Winthrop, Francis Marion, Claflin, SCSU, The Citadel, College of Charleston and others) and other adults of all ages will meet in New Orleans for a week of mission, worship and fellowship.  This week started over twenty-five years ago with students gathering on Sea Islands in the Charleston area.  Since Hurricane Katrina, the mission week has been held in St. Bernard's Parish.  This will be our third and last year in New Orleans, with plans to return to the SC coast in 2009. If you are interested in learning more about any of these opportunities, please email or call me. Blessings to you all, lane Rev. C. Lane Glaze Director - Clemson Wesley Foundation Campus Minister - Clemson UMC PO Box 1703 Clemson SC 29633 864-207-9135 (c) or 864-654-5547 (o) www.clemsonwesley.comlaneglazeFri, 25 Jan 2008 21:11:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:29http://www.clemsonwesley.com/News/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/14/CW-Summer-Update--70507.aspx#Comments0http://www.clemsonwesley.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=58&ModuleID=382&ArticleID=14http://www.clemsonwesley.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=14&PortalID=0&TabID=58http://www.clemsonwesley.com/News/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/14/CW-Summer-Update--70507.aspxCW Friends, I hope that this note finds you all doing well and enjoying your summer. Hard to believe that it is more than half way over! Following is an update on several items of interest: New CW Website Believe it or not, CW has finally updated and upgraded our website. A huge thanks to Katie Bickers and the folks at Net Doctors in Seneca for helping pull this off. And thanks too to Chris Manley for the many hours that he invested in our website over the last few years. Go to www.clemsonwesley.com and check it out. While we are still loading certain things, it's pretty much 95% complete. A few things to note as you peruse it: We plan to use the "flash" pictures" on the main page to highlight the 4-6 pages within the site that need to be highlighted at that time. The "Upcoming Event" calendar will be updated weekly to reflect all planned activities. The "Photos" link will prove to be a great way to post pictures for posterity. If you have any pictures that you'd like for us to post, burn them on a CD and mail them to me or Katie. The "News" feature should allow us to post articles about a variety of subjects very easily. This would include major announcements (about retreats, mission trips, etc.), follow up articles on key events, etc. If you have an article idea that you would like to post, let me know. Last but certainly not least, another nice enhancement is the addition of a "Student Forum" under the "Interact" button on the home page. To participate in this forum, please register (see bottom right on any page) on the site. After registering, update your profile with whatever info you would like for folks to know. Remember, whatever is posted on your profile is accessible by others who register.  Staffing for Next Year Under the "Who We Are" button on the website you'll find a page outlining the new Program Staffers for the fall: Steven Spangler, Meredith Humphrey, Jad Taylor and Amber Wise. In addition, Chris Conley has agreed to replace Steven on the team when he graduates in December. I have asked Ryan Spurrier to roll off staff so that he can help me design a new student leaderrship structure that we're calling the Joel Team. A group of two dozen or so students, the Joel Team would meet several times each year to develop the larger vision and goals for the CW ministry. The Joel Team would also work with the Campus Minister to determine which students are best suited fo serve as staffers or members of the Joel Team when vacancies arise. We'll share more details on the Joel Team as it evolves. A special thanks to each of them for their willlingness to serve CW in this way and to assist me in the many things required to help our ministry grow in a healthy way. Entering Freshmen and Transfer Students Many of you have already sent me names and contact info for students that you know who are coming to Clemson, Tri-County or Southern Wesleyan this fall. In late July we'll be sending packets of info to these students, so send me any names that you have and we'll be sure to include them. Rafting and Fall Retreats Check out the dates on the website for the upcoming retreats as well as the annual Welcome Back Cookout and mark your calendars now. These are always great times to get to know one another better and to welcome in new students. Watch for more details in the coming weeks. Small Groups for the Fall While I have heard from several of you already, let me know if you have an interest in continuing your small group from last year or helping to lead a new one in the fall. Once again we hope to offer a dozen or more options for men and women, freshmen, and grad students if possible. As most of you know, CW will (1) cover the costs of the books (or other resource) that you use, (2) help you advertise and identify folks who might be interested in your group, and (3) help you secure a place to meet (on campus, at CUMC or downstairs in the Wesley building) if you need it. I think that's all for now. Blessings to you all as you seek to make a difference wherever you are this summer! lane Rev. C. Lane Glaze Director - Clemson Wesley Foundation Campus Minister - Clemson UMC PO Box 1703 Clemson SC 29633 864-207-9135 (c) or 864-654-5547 (o) www.clemsonwesley.com laneglazeThu, 05 Jul 2007 17:09:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:14