Protestant Christian Worship
The Common Well – Protestant/Christian worship on campus
The function of the well in a village is both to receive life-giving water and also to provide a common gathering place that provides life-giving community. The well is a place where people can be in relationship across varied differences.
Here at Creighton, The Common Well is a community of students from a wide span of Christian backgrounds who gather to encounter God and one another through worship, Bible study, and social activities. As a part of Creighton Campus Ministry, The Common Well works in coordination and collaboration with other Campus Ministry offerings, while also providing a spiritual home for students outside of the Catholic tradition. All faith backgrounds are welcome.
Our two different styles of worship are both student-led and student-informed, meaning that the students and their gifts drive the shape of the community in partnership with an ordained Protestant minister who guides the way. Students engage in worship as readers, writers, preachers, musicians, sacrament preparers, artists, and more.
The Common Well Worship
Sundays at 8:00 p.m. (late August through early May)
in the Harper Center’s St. Peter Faber, SJ Chapel
Rejuvenate each week with God and other Bluejays in a meaningful liturgical worship service with communion. Rooted in a more traditional Protestant flow of worship and influenced by the various backgrounds of our students, you'll find reflection, sacred prayer, discussion, inspiring messages, and a place where mispronouncing Mahershalalhashbaz during the scripture reading is no big deal.
Well of Worship
4th Sundays at 7:00 p.m. (late August through early May)
in the Harper Center Auditorium
Come fill your cup as we all praise God at this monthly service filled with inspiring worship music. With an approach that highlights the gifts of our evangelical and non-denominational brothers and sisters, this service emphasizes collectively praising God in song. It offers the musicality of band members as they play, the eloquence of students as they share faith-filled stories for the journey, and heart-felt prayer that connects directly to God.
More about The Common Well
Wednesdays, 7pm - 8pm in Harper 2079
Dive into scripture and gain a deeper understanding of the Bible every week. Find out what's behind the text in word study and learning the historical context, and grow your faith through open dialogue and questions with the group. Offered in a series, but each week stands alone: come every Wednesday or drop in when you can.
Hang out with your Common Well friends at monthly events such as holiday parties or mini-golfing. TCW meets for fellowship, either on campus or in Omaha or the surrounding area. Last year's events included a game night, Stories and S'mores at Camp Carol Joy Holling, a Halloween gathering at Campus Ministry, a trip to the Omaha Zoo, dinner at Pastor Martha's, a walk to The Great Plains Black History Museum, mini-golfing downtown, ziplining at TreeRush Adventures, and Study & Snacks during finals week.
Each year, a Core Team of students is selected to provide leadership for music and liturgy, socials, communication, and community care. Core Team leaders are the heart of The Common Well, and as they grow as leaders in ministry, they gain skills in leadership, worship preparation, collaboration, planning, and faith development. If you are interested in applying to be a Core Team Leader for the next school year, please email Pastor Martha at thecommonwell@creighton.edu by February 1.
Pastor Martha Slocombe serves as the facilitator of the Core Team leaders, Protestant chaplain to all Creighton students and faculty, the Pastor of The Common Well, and the freshman retreats coordinator. Rev. Slocombe is an Ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Guided by the following values, The Common Well is:
- Liturgical: Word, sacrament, and ritual, ever being renewed
- Ecumenical: bringing our traditions and forming new ones
- Student led and informed: student gifts drive the shape of the community
- Collaborative: each year is shaped by an ongoing openness to what this looks like – have worked with the dance program, studio arts, and guest preachers from our faculty, staff, and students
- Relational: fellowship and relationship honors difference and remains student-driven
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