United Campus Ministry at FSU

UCM (United Campus Ministry) wants you to feel welcomed to campus.  It is an exciting time in your life and we want to help you get this new chapter in your life started and celebrated.  UCM is kicking off our fall programs with several welcome events to help us get to know you and for you to get to know us.  You don’t have to wait until Fall.  Join our online groups now.

Get Connected Now Online:

Join our Facebook group: FSU United Campus Ministry Facebook

Our group Facebook is a place we share prayer request, share inspirations, share pictures, and post announcments.  Join today and start sharing.    

Download the UCM Fall Preview Newsletter click here.

Ceremony of Beginnings

a Prayer Service for the Beginning of School 

Sunday, Sept 3, 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm in Cook Chapel (Basement of Frost Hall)

This is a speical worship event focused on new beginnings and prayer for a sucessful school year.  All the religious groups on campus leaders will be there to pray for you and to share about their group plans for the coming semester.  Bring your Backpacks and books for the blessing of the Backpacks ceremony.  

Meet our student chaplain, Markador Dahn.

 Discover the power of leadership inside of you.  Join UCM's leadership team.  Start making a difference in the world beginning with your campus by shareing your gifts and talents through UCM Leadership Team. 

First Leadership Team meeting: 

Need Freshmen to join the volunteer leadership team to help plan and implement ministry events. Meeting once a month. Come to the first Leaders Meeting, Sept 3, 3 pm in Library 237.

Worship or Dance Ministry click here for more information.  

Advice to Freshmen from our Graduates

Every year we ask our grads to share words of wisdom with coming Freshmen- " if knew then what I know now, I would.." Here are some of the responses:

1. Throughout college you will face trials, tribulations, and many temptations but always remember who you are as a person. Never lose your faith in GOD because he works in mysterious ways. He may not be there when you want HIM to be he will AlWAYS be on time. Jocelynn Townes. 

2. I would have started big assignments when they were assigned- doing work on them every day or two, instead of waiting until two weeks before its due. Joel A ( or a few days before due).

3. I would have partied less, it's a waste of time and enegery. Instead I would have gotten more involved in volunteer opprtunities more to make a real difference and memories that last.

4. I would have a plan to be and become a better person than when I arrived. Getting involved with service and campus ministry sooner would have helped that goal more. -Aldo B

5. I would have made my grades more priority, be healthier, and managed my time better. Alicia C

6. I would have started attending weekly Bible Study sooner. I waited too long to get spirtitually informed. The last two years of True North B/S has helped me so much. Emie C

7. I would have taken the opportunity to study abroad. You will never ne this free again to have adventures.

8. Step out of your comfort zone and start being significant now. We waste a lot of time that first year on the wrong things-things that don't matter or is self-destructive out of fear and conforming to others. Set the trends-be more real.

Move-In Day, August 29 Welcome Wagon

Freshmen move-in, 11 am - 2 pm, UCM will help make your move-in day less stressful with a with free water and goodie bag.  Come by take a break at the Welcome Wagon near you.   

Finding A Place to Belong at UCM Information Tables

 in Lane Center,

Sept 5,7, 12 & 14 (11 am to 4 pm)

Get information about “Finding a Place to Belong.”  Sign-up for a variety of Service opportunities to get involved; pick-up free giveaways and information at UCM’s information tables in the Lane Center.  You can stop by and introduce yourself, we will answer any of your questions about religious life opportunities on campus. 

Also there is an Information Fair for all Student Organizations on Wednesday, Aug 30 outside Lane Center if the weather is good.  We will have a table there too.  Come sign-up for the Labor Day Event or register here.  

 Labor Day Pool Party

Sept 4, 5:30 to 8

Shuttle leaves at 4:45 from Police Lot

Free: food, fun pool games, non-pool games too, prize giveaways like school supplies and goodies. You don't have to swin other fun activities and getting to know people too. Register for transportation online on the UCM Website.  Click here to register.  

September-October is Agape' Latte Months with Chaplain Cindy, From 2-4 pm  each Tuesday

Chaplain Cindy will be in Lane Center each Tuesday and will treat you to a drink at Starbucks in the Loft in exchange for some conversation. Ask questions, share your story, or anything you want to talk about is considered a good trade. I just want to meet and get to know you. Coupons available at the Welcome Information Tables or other welcome events.

Frostburg's Annual Block Party

Sept 6, Main Street, 6-10 pm

 This will be UCM’s first Fundraiser for our Alternative Spring Break Mission trip,  Come by for flavored popcorn, water, and other goodies plus information and sign-up opportunities.  Let us meet you and you can meet our group leaders.  Support a great cause – Appalachian home repairs.

The annual Block Party is a fun filled evening with music, entertainment, food, games and more.  The event is sponsored by FSU and City Parks and Recreation as a way to bring together the campus and community.  

FSU will offer FSU students a free shuttle from 5:45 to 10:45 from Annapolis Hall