Category: Campus Ministry

Rouson Memorial Lecture: A Legacy of Faith, Family, and Service

Rouson Memorial Lecture

The Chapel at Chowan University was filled with enthusiasm, heartfelt exchanges, and warm embraces as the Rouson family gathered for the annual Reverend George T. and Luvenia B. Rouson Memorial Lecture. Some traveled from outside North Carolina—including a father and son from Atlanta—making the event a true family reunion. The congregation overflowed, with many standing […]

Unveiling Homecoming 2024

Pictured: Mark Parker (Community Service), Angie Salerno (Distinguished Alumna), James Moore (Distinguished Alumnus), Alton Parker (Community Service), Chris Moore (Distinguished Alumnus), Nicola Khoury (Distinguished Alumnus), Vaughn Byrd (Distinguished Alumnus). Not pictured Grace Brown (Community Service).

“Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so you shall become. Your vision is the promise of what you shall one day be; your ideal is the prophecy of what you shall at last unveil.” James Allen Homecoming 2024 was the joyful, spirited unveiling of a vital Chowan University: Revivals with great music and preaching […]

Campus Ministry from a Student Perspective

Students circle around together to pray.

When you first enter our beloved Chowan Chapel you will be greeted by the Welcome Team with a brief “Good evening! How are you?” Then you will be guided through two big doors leading to a cross. A cross that so signifies God’s overwhelming love for each and every one who enters into the chapel. […]

A Look into Chowan’s Campus Ministry

A wooden cross framed in nature showing through a wall of windows is the backdrop for Chowan students, playing instruments and singing praises to the God they love. Their audience, some with eyes closed, moving to the music, experiencing the spirit essential to their well being – all worshiping together. Together with faculty, board members, […]

Student Spotlight: Gabe Espiritu

Gabe Espiritu playing the guitar at Wednesday Night Worship.

You will see Gabe Espiritu, a baseball player, musician and student chaplain, with his guitar on stage singing at Wednesday night Worship. He comes to Chowan University from Gloucester, VA. Emory Chopp, an alumnus and coach for Espiritu’s high school travel ball team, encouraged him to look into his alma mater, Chowan University. When attending […]

Chowan Serves Boldy in Portland, Maine

Maine Mission Team 2024

From May 6th to May 11th, eleven Chowan University students, three employees, and one employee’s spouse embarked on a transformative mission trip to Portland, Maine, where they served for 266 hours. This marked the third mission trip to Preble Street, an organization dedicated to providing free services for those experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty. The […]

Chowan University Celebrates Easter with Holy Week Revival

Revival

Chowan University recently concluded its annual Holy Week Revival, a four day event filled with worship, testimonies, and spiritual growth. The campus community came together to celebrate the Easter season and deepen their faith through various religious activities. The Holy Week Revival commenced with a powerful worship service led by Senior Erica Mock at the […]

Chowan University Students Serve Boldly and Share Faith in Ecuador

Mission Trip

 Over the spring break, Chowan University’s Campus Ministry group embarked on a transformative mission trip to Ecuador. The students, led by Reverend Mari Wiles, spent a week serving in four villages – Atapo, Jatun Loma, San Francisco, and Cajabamba. The ministry Rescue Ecuador, based in Cajabamba, provided the students with an opportunity to make a […]

2024 Rouson Memorial Lecture Featuring The Reverend Pamela Taylor Held in the CHowan Chapel

Rouson

The 2024 annual Rouson Memorial lecture, held in the Chowan Chapel, was a wonderful celebration of individuals in the local communities serving as beacons of success and pioneers of their communities. The lecture made possible in collaboration with the Murfreesboro Historical Association, showcased the remarkable achievements and contributions of three outstanding individuals. It is a […]