PEER MINISTRY HAPPENINGS!

"As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he say Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen.  Jesus said to them, "Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men." Then they left their nets and followed him. Mark 1:16-18

Who are we?:
Peer Ministry is a Christian-based community led by students who focus on promoting faith and spiritual growth at St.Scholastica.  While grounded in the Catholic Tradition, we seek to provide an open and welcoming environment that is inclusive of all denominations and open to all spiritualities.  Through retreats, small groups and other campus-wide events we challenge people to live lives of faith and service dedicated to the Gospel.

What are we about?:
As a faith based club at the College of St. Scholastica, Peer Ministry strives to be an inclusive group in which open dialogue is strongly encouraged.  With the Benedictine Values as a foundation, uniting faith on campus is fundamental.  Peer Ministry provides a safe environment with the intention of reaching out to any and all in the St.Scholastica community and beyond. 

2007-2008 Peer Ministers

Anne Godbout, LaCora Bradford, Eve Seelig, Deirdre Fleming,
Heidi Thrift, Katie Carlson, & Josie Johnson

Events:

PMT: Come Fishing with us every Thursday evenings at 7:00pm in Somers Penthouse for some faith-building, fun activities, and fellowship! F.I.S.H.- Faith Igniting Students Hearts.  This fall we will be focusing on the Fruits of the Spirit.  Each night we will pick a different Fruit to focus on and discover more about as a group!  The Fruits are: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Generosity, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control. 
Focus Groups: FOCUS (Faith On Campus Uniting Students) groups are facilitated by the Peer Ministers and meet once a week for saring faith as well as reflecting on Scripture.  It's a great way to build community and journey in faith together.  Groups form in the fall and spring!

This falls Focus Groups are:
"How to Be Happy: Sermon on the Mount" with Annie Godbout and Eve Seelig
"Explorations of Different Faiths" with Chris Rubesch
"Parables of the Bible" with Josie Johnson
"Women in the Bible" with Deirdre Fleming

Feel free to contact Peer Ministry if you have any questions about focus groups, meetings and times!

Retreats:
First Year Student Retreat (Sept. 28-29): An overnight retreat at Camp Amnicon in Wisconsin for making new friends, exploring your faith, sharing experiences about being new to St.Scholastica and having fun.  Led by the Peer Ministers. 
Imagine (April 4-6): A weekend of reconnecting with God surrounded by the beauty of the North Shore of Lake Superior.  Led by a team of students.

Also be sure to check the Campus Ministry calendar for other activities throughout the year!

INTERESTED?
Contact Peer Ministry at peerministry@css.edu, or just swing in sometime to chat.
We LOVE meeting new people!
-The PMs