November 2019 Newsletter

Homecoming Tailgate Party Recap

Over thirty alumni, friends, and students gathered on Saturday, November 2 to tailgate before the Homecoming football game. From playing corn hole to visiting with friends, it was a great afternoon together. Nate Hemby, a recent Wesley graduate, shared "i t was great to reconnect with fellow alumni and students and meet others that helped build the ministry to what it is today."

Thanks to everyone who spent time with us. We look forward to partying with you again next year!

Clic k here fo r more photos of the Homecoming tailgate.

Giving Tuesday

Mark your calendar for December 3rd, when Wesley will be participating in an online fundraising campaign called #IgniteOurFlame! This is part of Giving Tuesday, which has become a national day of giving. Taking place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, this has become a significant annual stream of income to fund our mission of helping students CONNECT, GROW, and BEAR FRUIT in their life with Christ in college and beyond.

Inspired by the Methodist cross and flame, #IgniteOurFlame will focus on what Wesley means to our students along with some of our alumni and friends in ministry. We hope you are touched by the stories shared. With your participation, we have every confidence that we will be able to exceed this year’s goal of $25,000. We are launching a brand new Instagram account in order to build our reach. We hope you will check it out and be part of the fun!

Please help us by sharing and commenting on our “#IgniteourFlame” posts on Facebook and Instagram beginning November 17th and running through the entire day of giving on December 3rd. You can also visit our website for more information.

Student Spotlight:

Susan Tucker

Susan, a senior at the U of A, has served as Wesley's president for the 2019 calendar year. Outside of planning and participating in Wesley events, you can find Susan grabbing coffee with friends, tailgating and attending football games, and enjoying movie nights.

We had the honor to visit with Susan and hear a bit of her experience this year and the lessons she has learned along the way. Click here to read the full interview.

Volunteers Needed!

U of A Wesley will be serving a free pancake breakfast as an outreach to students on Dead Day, which is the day after the last day of classes and before finals start on Friday, December 13 ^th. We are looking for volunteers to help us set up, cook pancakes, and clean up afterwards.

If you are interested in helping, please let us know by signing up here . Shifts are available from 9 AM – 11 AM and from 11 AM – 1 PM and the event will be located at the Wesley House.

Questions? Please email Rachel at wesleyoffice@centraltolife.com