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CCO Campus Ministry

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The ministry at Carnegie Mellon University is multifaceted. CCO staff Jonny and Emily Cagwin work in cooperation with Church of the Ascension and Dave Bindewald works with Shadyside Presbyterian Church to meet the needs of CMU students. Mitch Hill reaches out to graduate students in partnership with Bellefield Presbyterian Church, and Ken Wagoner works specifically with Chinese scholars in cooperation with China Outreach Ministries and PRISM.

Alpha is a student-run campus fellowship group at CMU. Alpha’s mission is to explore all of life to discover Truth.  Alpha serves the campus community through fellowship, worldview discussion, Bible studies, service, and support of campus life. The fellowship meets every Thursday evening at 7:45 pm, usually in the Danforth Lounge in the University Center. Students also seek community through weekly joint dinners and study groups.

The CCO also serves the athletic community on campus through Bible Studies and small groups specifically for the football and track teams.  Jonny Cagwin leads a Bible Study for the track team and there is a student-led Bible Study of football players which Dave advises.

Bellefield Presbyterian Church, Shadyside Presbyterian Church and Church of the Ascension, an Episcopal parish, are all located within walking distance from Carnegie Mellon University. Church of the Ascension offers students Bible studies, service opportunities, and a community of believers that values the university community. Bellefield Presbyterian Church reaches out to graduate students at various Pittsburgh universities. Students from area departments are invited to grow vocationally and spiritually during their stay in graduate school. Places of ministry include weekly Bible studies, movie discussions, local and international trips, and service in the local church. Also, CCO staff worker Ken Wagoner works primarily with Chinese students, in one-on-one and small-group settings.