Throughout March, UCCF have hosted Regional Forums to equip new CU leaders for mission. These have provided the opportunity for each CU to re-centre on gospel foundations, to ground students in the mission and to dream big about how they can best glorify God and proclaim Christ.
Here's how they got on:
'It was great to meet guys from CUs across the midlands and learn from them. I was encouraged see how supported we are and to see how cumulatively we are having a global impact!' – Josh, Birmingham CU prayer and worship coordinator
‘Forum Scotland was a blast! The weekend was packed full of helpful advice and practical tips from experienced Staff and Relay Workers, perfectly timed for CU leaders settling into their new roles! I feel very equipped and excited to carry on leading and learning from God in my CU. The weekend was centred around engaging talks which drew us to a deeper understanding of Jesus’ death and how it is at the core of CU mission. We learnt how looking to the power and mercy of the cross can and will drive service in CU and in our lives.’ – Joshua Williams, Strathclyde Uni
'I loved Forum Midlands; I thought it was such a great opportunity to gather with fellow CU members to encourage and learn from one another, developing a greater understanding of what it is to be a CU leader. By the end of the weekend I felt equipped and ready to be a small group leader from the seminars as well as the main talks. I found God really spoke through these, showing me areas of my life and leadership in which I needed to grow, and develop in strength with God.' – Emily, Impact Group leader at Birmingham CU
‘Forum Scotland has really motivated me to serve Christ in my role. It is so easy to get caught up in the practicalities and logistics of events and forget what we are doing all of this for. The main meetings we had looking at John had really brought me back to the centre of my role, and that I should be focusing on serving God and bringing people to His kingdom. Everything else would be in His control.’ – Vanessa Hon, Edinburgh Uni
'We had an absolute blast this weekend! It was fantastic meeting people from other CUs and learning how they worship Christ, finding it very encouraging!' – Ryan, Hannah and Ed, Huddersfield CU
'It was great to meet others who were taking on the same role as me, so we could encourage each other! I feel like I know the other people who came from my CU better now too!' – Nathan, Birmingham CU secretary