University Ministry has switched from coffee to java.
In an effort to more fully stick to their mission of hospitality, University Ministry has chosen to invite students in house to the ministry facilities, during a new event called “Java Detour.”
This event will replace the quarterly Coffeehouse performances that occurred in Common Grounds, which were sponsored through University Ministry as well.
Every Thursday from 8 p.m. to midnight students are invited to the D’arcy Great Room and the Lewis Family Room inside the Ministry Building’s new addition to hang out, do homework, watch TV; and of course, sip on “java” and other beverages.
University Ministry staff wants to use the new event to welcome everyone on campus to interact together as a community. Steven Zlatic pointed out that that LaGrippe Pastoral Center, the new addition where these activities are held, was meant to be a pastoral center for the entire campus, not just a place for scholarly lectures or presentations.
University Ministry’s goals for Java Detour include creating a ministry of hospitality, as well as a place where students can comfortably hang out.
It was also developed so students know that the ministry building is open. “We just want to communicate to people, come and use this space,” Zlatic said. He also noted that the ministry facilities are more comfortable than the library or the Student Union.
Zlatic said that the first Java Detour event, which took place Jan. 14, was successful with about 40 to 50 people attending.
“It makes homework a little more exciting when you’re doing it with other people,” said Kelly Schreiber, a freshman English and secondary education major, who’s attended the first two Java Detours.
“It’s a good gathering spot. There’s so much to do in here,” said Steve Drisdell, a senior Criminal Social Justice Major.
Beka Flanagan agreed. “It’s a good opportunity to meet new people and enjoy the friends we already have,” said the psychology major, who encouraged many of her friends to go to the event.
Zlatic reassured those thinking of attending, stating, “You will not come here and get recruited for ministry. […] It’s a detour from the regular [and] you don’t have to like coffee to come.”
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