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Religious Worship.
I.—YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
J. M. BRODNAX, General Secretary.
Object.—The Young Men's Christian Association, founded 1858, is
the largest student-organization in the University. It stands for a
higher spiritual life among the members, and for united effort to help
others in the attempt to live consistent Christian lives.
Work.—The distinctive work of the Association consists in maintaining
a weekly Prayer-Service, held on Wednesday night from 7.15 to
8.00; in conducting, through some of its most active members, several
Sunday Schools in the University and vicinity; in arranging various
Bible Study Classes under the direction of the most experienced students
of the Bible; and in inviting eminent Christian workers to
address the students on religious matters.
Biblical Instruction.—Under the auspices of the Young Men's
Christian Association, and through the generous support of the
Christian Woman's Board of Missions, the following courses in the
English Bible were given, during the session 1898-99, extending
through twelve weeks:
1. The Topography and Geography of the Holy Land, Rev. John R.
Sampey, D. D. (of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary).
2. The Acts of the Apostles, Rev. Carl E. Grammer, S. T. D. (late of
the Episcopal Theological Seminary, Alexandria, Va.).
3. The Historical Study of the Life of Christ, Rev. Charles A. Young,
Chicago, Ill.
For the entire session of 1899-1900, attractive courses will be given
by the following lecturers:
Rev. Charles A. Young, of Chicago, Ill.
Rev. W. W. Moore, D. D., of Union Theological Seminary, Richmond,
Va.
Rev. A. Coke Smith, D. D., Lynchburg,
Va.
The Y. M. C. A. Equipment.—The Campus, situated just outside the
University grounds, and adjoining the handsome Fayerweather Gymnasium,
and ballasted running track, and is now opened to the free use of all
students.
Y. M. C. A. Hall.—The northwest wing of the Rotunda, assigned
by the Faculty to the Association for its exclusive use, consists of a
spacious and conveniently situated assembly-room, with two offices
adjoining. This hall has been handsomely furnished by the Association
with carpet and opera chairs, and is now being used for its
various purposes in Christian work.
Membership.—The membership of the Association consists of two
classes, active and associate members; any member of an evangelical
church, who is in good standing, may become an active member of the
Association; any young man of good moral character may become
an associate member upon payment of the annual dues. The sessional
fee for membership is $1.50, payable in advance.
Indorsement.—The Visitors and the Faculty of the University
heartily commend the work of the Association, and it is earnestly
desired that every parent or guardian see to it that the student under
his care is encouraged to join the Association as soon as he reaches the
University. An opportunity to do this is always given at the opening
reception for new students.
II.—CHAPEL SERVICES.
The religious services of the University consist of a daily prayer
service of fifteen minutes, just before the supper hour; and the regular
preaching services in the Chapel on Sunday morning and evening.
The daily prayer services are conducted by students and members of
the Faculty. The Sunday services are conducted by representative
ministers of all evangelical denominations, invited mainly from Virginia
and adjacent States. All the details of this plan are entrusted to
a committee on Religious Exercises composed of three members of the
Faculty and three students selected from the officers of the Young
Men's Christian Association.
The list of the University preachers for the current session may be
found on a previous page.
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