CCO Campus Ministry

Chad and Johanna Collins were involved in the CCO’s ministry at the University of Pittsburgh. Their neighbors, Kendal and Jen Pelling and Brian and Megan Shope, also have CCO ties; Johanna, Jen, Brian, and Megan were not only CCO students, but served for a time on CCO staff. Today, they all live in the Garfield [...]

Allegheny Christian Outreach celebrated its 40th birthday at Allegheny College’s homecoming weekend (September 30-October 2, 2011). Click here to read more about the weekend, and enjoy the following photos, courtesy of CCO staff photographer Mollie Little! Brad Frey [CCO staff at Allegheny 1977-80] holding court with “his people.”   Representing ACO of the 1970s   [...]

Just as the CCO turned 40 years old in 2011, so did Allegheny Christian Outreach, one of the first student-led fellowship groups advised by a CCO staff person. During Allegheny College’s homecoming weekend (September 30-October 2, 2011), more than 70 current and former students gathered to celebrate how God has worked in the lives of [...]

Congratulations to Stephanie (Maier) Summers on her recent appointment to CEO of the Center for Public Justice! During her tenure at the CCO [1998-2009], Stephanie worked with students at the Community College of Allegheny County. serves as an Area Director in southwest Pennsylvania and Washington, DC, and then as Vice President of the Eastern Region [...]

We (Glenn Griffin and Niki Johnson) had a second baby girl, Cecilia Johnson Griffin, born on April 12th 2011. She joins big sister Georgia. Niki Johnson [Wheeling Jesuit University, 1998-2002] Dr. Nicole L. Johnson serves as Philosophy & Religious Studies University of Mount Union. Before joining staff in 1998, Niki was involved in the CCO’s [...]

The CCO has had some last-minute openings for two trips that are happening this winter and spring: Experience India is a 21-day service and adventure trip which will take place May 11-June 1, 2013. Click here for more info. Crossings is a trip designed for those who are navigating the transition to life after college. If you know [...]

Three decades ago, CCO staff alumni Beth and Byron Borger opened Hearts and Minds Bookstore in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, and a new ministry was born. The Borgers continue to equip men and women of all ages to live out their Christian faith in every area of life by recommending resources to help them to just that. [...]

Dave Stambaugh [1988-90; Salem College] recently participated in Share the Road Ride*, a bicycle trek, in memory of Kris Overdorf [1988-91; Washington and Jefferson College], who lost her life in April 1991 when she was hit by a car while riding her bike in Washington, PA.

We are sad to report that CCO staff alumnus Peter deBlecourt [1982-86; Washington and Jefferson College] passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2012, at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital due to surgical complications. We want to extend our prayers and sympathy to his wife, Cheryl, and their daughters, Michelle and Paige. Click here to read [...]

Chad and Johanna Collins were involved in the CCO’s ministry at the University of Pittsburgh. Their neighbors, Kendal and Jen Pelling and Brian and Megan Shope, also have CCO ties; Johanna, Jen, Brian, and Megan were not only CCO students, but served for a time on CCO staff. Today, they all live in the Garfield [...]