 Baptist Student Union
The Baptist Student Union (BSU) is an on-campus organization led by Christian students of the college. BSU strives to be a living ministry with a passion for reaching the campus with God's love, and for providing His children a place to grow. The BSU meets on Tuesdays for lunch and Thursday nights in the Interfaith Center.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) seeks to present to athletes and coaches, and all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as savoir and Lord, serving him in the relationships and in the fellowships of the church. FCA meets on Wednesdays in the Interfaith Center.
Wesley Fellowship
The Wesley Fellowship is a United Methodist student fellowship caring for the campus community and beyond instilling values of faithful service and study. As a United Methodist-sponsored student group who seeks to promote Christian service to the LaGrange College campus and the larger community, Wesley Fellowship seeks to embody John Wesley's notion of spreading social holiness. Wesley Fellowship meets on Monday nights in the Interfaith Center.
Reformed Bible Fellowship
Reformed Bible Fellowship is a Bible group sponsored by a local Presbyterian Church in America-affiliated congregation which meets on Wednesdays in the chapel.
Gospel Choir
This 20-plus student choir performs for chapel services every fourth Sunday night. The gospel choir is open to all students and meets every Tuesday night in the chapel for rehearsals.
Sunday Night Chapel Services
The primary worship of the College meets every Sunday at 10:00 p.m. The music for Chapel is provided by students and shared by the chapel band, a seven-member praise and worship team, and the gospel choir. Students, faculty/staff members and the chaplain share in the speaking responsibilities.
Catholic Mass
A monthly Mass to meet the spiritual needs of Catholic students, faculty and staff members of the College is provided by the local Catholic priest. This service is observed the first Tuesday of the month in the chapel.
The Alternative Spring Trip
A yearly trip is taken to a third-world country each Spring Break to help students learn about life in another culture and face new challenges and new responsibilities; to help students experience God's love for all people as they give themselves in service to others; to explore the philosophy of leading by serving others and to become actively engaged in servant leadership in another culture; and to establish a supportive community among the team and meaningful relationships with the local people. There is a selection process, and each student is required to meet for a weekly one and one-half-hour study session during the months of February and March.
Faith Discussions
An outreach of LaGrange First United Methodist Church providing college students an educational opportunity and a free home-cooked meal meets on Wednesday nights at First United Methodist Church.
United Methodist Candidacy Studies
Weekly one-on-one mentoring sessions are held with junior and senior-level college students from The United Methodist tradition who are interested in and seeking ordained ministry in The United Methodist Church.
Q.U.E.S.T. for Soul Pastoral Care Sessions
Weekly one-on-one vocational discernment and faith development sessions between the chaplain and staff members are designed to help them listen to the promptings of their souls so that they may navigate the great transitions of life in order to make sense of and give greater meaning to their life's journey. The acronym Q.U.E.S.T. stands for QUESTION: What is your story and how does it help to understand the stories of the sacred; UNCOVER: Reflection on the core themes behind your personal story; EXPERIENCE: Recognition of the feeling tone and emotional events of your story; SEARCH: Search for the meaning of your story by comparing and amplifying it against other stories;
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