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The University of Guelph Christian Forum was organized in 1998, to help coordinate and connect the work of diverse Christian groups on campus. We meet regularly throughout the fall and winter terms to discuss topics of general interest and to pray for and with one another, for the University in which we work and for our communities. We encourage and assist Christians on campus in the challenge of integrating their faith in aspects of life, including academic inquiry and professional work. Please contact us or any of our affiliated groups for information.
The University of Guelph Christian Forum (UGCF) exists to glorify God through a vital and influential Christian community on campus. We prayerfully depend on the Holy spirit for wisdom, direction and power. We will freely and humbly speak of our faith in Jesus Christ and apply His truth in all we do.
Membership is open to all students, staff and faculty who support the beliefs and goals of the UGCF. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate in UGCF sponsored events.
Our goal is to make the UGCF an agent of renewal and redemption in the university community. We pledge obedience to Jesus Christ, offering our hearts and lives to do God's work in God's world. As servants of God and partners in education, we challenge and support students, faculty, staff and administration as they seek meaning in their life and academic experiences. We believe the Bible is God's foundational revelation and gives direction to all our learning and living. The essential beliefs of our faith are expressed in the Nicene and Apostolic Creeds.
The picture entitled, "The Humble Servant" is a reminder to us and to all Christians that we are here to serve Christ and that to serve Christ is to serve one other. The following is an edited excerpt from GotQuestions.org.
"Jesus' disciples most likely would have been happy to wash Jesus' feet, but they could not conceive of washing each other's feet. In the society of the time, foot-washing was reserved for the lowliest of menial servants. Peers did not wash one another's feet, except very rarely and as a mark of great love. Luke points out (22:24) that they were arguing about who was the greatest of them, so that none was willing to stoop to wash feet. When Jesus moved to wash their feet, they were shocked. His actions are a symbol of spiritual cleansing (vs. 6-9) and a model of Christian humility (vs. 12-17). Through this action Jesus taught the lesson of selfless service that was supremely exemplified by His death on the cross."
May God help us to so serve one another, to show His love in tangible ways to those in our sphere of influence.