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Religious Worship.
J. M. Brodnax, University Pastor.
I.—YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
Object.—The Young Men's Christian Association, founded in 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 7:30 to
8:15, in conducting, through some of its most active members, several
Sunday Schools in the University and vicinity; in arranging various
Bible Study Classes, and in inviting eminent Christian workers to
address the students on religious matters.
The English Bible.—The Young Men's Christian Association offers
the following courses in Bible Study, open to all students:
Lecture-Studies of the life of Jesus of Nazareth.—Noah K. Davis,
Professor of Moral Philosophy.
The Acts and Epistles and the Prophets of Israel.—Charles A. Young,
Assistant Instructor in Hebrew.
Historical Study of the Life of Christ.—J. M. Brodnax, University
Pastor.
In harmony with the International Committee of the Y. M. C. A. on
Bible Study, the Association will offer hereafter the following progressive
courses of study:
First Year Course.—The Historical Study of the Life of Christ.
Second Year Course.—The Records and Letters of the Apostolic Age.
Third Year Course.—Old Testament Characters.
Under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. and on the basis of the University
Bible Lectureship Fund, being raised by Mr. Charles A. Young,
the following courses of lectures will be given during the current
year:
Bible Characters.—Rev. A. Coke Smith, D. D., Norfolk, Va.
Some Old Testament Prophets.—Rev. W. W. Moore, D. D., Union
Theological Seminary, Richmond, Va.
The Y. M. C. A. Equipment.—The Campus, situated just outside the
University grounds, and adjoining the handsome Fayerweather Gymnasium,
is fitted up for tennis, baseball and football, has a graded
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 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.
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 be encouraged to join the Association as soon as he reaches
the University.
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 the University Pastor
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 general oversight of the Christian work is entrusted to the
University Pastor.
The list of the University preachers for the current session may be
found on page 8.
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