Sanctuary, Shalom, and the Sacred
sanc·tu·ar·y/ˈsaNG(k)CHo͞oˌerē/ Noun:
A place of refuge or safety. The Campus Christian Center is a place that offers safety. We extend sanctuary to all who enter. The Center is a place to be yourself, to explore God's call in your life. It is a safe place to search in Christian community, to ask questions, and to more fully understand the "good news" of Jesus Christ. It is also a quiet place of respite to meet friends, to rendezvous with study groups, to engage in Bible studies, prayer groups, to get away from the fray and/or to take a nap. |
sha·lom/SHäˈlōm/ Exclamation: Used as a salutation by Jews at meeting or parting, meaning “peace.” With Sanctuary comes Peace. Jesus offers the peace, the peace that passes understanding. Inner peace comes from knowing who God is, and whose we as the children of God. Enjoy peace at the Campus Christian Center in worship, fellowship, Bible Study, contemplative prayer in our quiet prayer room and through missional outreach by supporting such programs as the UI Food Pantry, Relay for Life, Habitat for Humanity, and many more. |
Sa·cred/ˈsākrid/Adjective:
Connected with God, dedicated to a religious purpose. We welcome persons of all faith traditions. We are Christians - make no mistake, and we recognize that God's message is meant for all persons because we believe that all are created in God's image...each one of us was born with God's character traits of love and grace. God loves us as we are - and you are welcome to come here to worship and fellowship. This house belongs to God; we are but caretakers. Questions? Spiritual concerns? This is a safe place to ask them and to seek spiritual direction. |
Mission Statement
Mission Statement of the Idaho Institute of Christian Education, Inc.
The mission of the Idaho Institute of Christian Education, Inc. is to facilitate faith filled service, faith building and faith sharing and to proclaim the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and to convey the love of God and the guidance of the Holy Spirit within the community of students, faculty and staff at the University of Idaho.
In obedience to the Biblical mandate to love one another and seek reconciliation with God, we propose to fulfill this mission by:
- Providing a Christian perspective, presence, and influence in all of our undertakings including educational programs, service opportunities, worship services and spiritual faith development activities.
- Providing spiritual, academic, educational, and other resources to the campus and community as a visible presence of Christ on the University campus.
- Providing active counsel and a vital, supportive, inclusive, and safe community to college students, both churched and unchurched, during the critical and formative years of their educational experience as a center for intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth.
- Participating in and fostering meaningful interfaith dialogue and discussion.
- Cooperating with the university in providing creative and ethical leadership to church and society.
- Serving as an enabling partner in the ministries of the member churches.
- Maintaining the facilities of the Campus Christian Center for denominational and cooperative campus ministry.