Chi Alpha at UVA

How should we respond to tragedy and heartbreak? In today’s edition our campus director Pete Bullette leads us through the importance of spiritual formation even in the midst of great grief. This is the tenth message of our series in the book of Romans, Foundation, where we are looking at Paul’s letter to the Roman church and seeing how we can lay a strong foundation through the wisdom and lessons found inside.

How are we to respond to fear and suffering? In today’s edition Sarah Fletcher shares an encouraging word on resilience and persistence, and on the ways in which through God nothing can prevent us from overcoming. This is the ninth message of our series in the book of Romans, Foundation, where we are looking at Paul’s letter to the Roman church and seeing how we can lay a strong foundation through the wisdom and lessons found inside.

What can we do to make a difference in the face of overwhelming spiritual need globally? In today’s edition our guest speaker Dick Brogden shares one simple solution: find your Paul. This is the eighth message of our series in the book of Romans, Foundation, where we are looking at Paul’s letter to the Roman church and seeing how we can lay a strong foundation through the wisdom and lessons found inside.

(Please note: Dick’s wife Jenn shared a personal story that could not be shared for privacy reasons, shortening this week’s message)

How should knowing we are children of God change how we live? In today's episode, our campus director Pete Bullette shares the power of the adoption  with which God has gifted us. This is the seventh message of our series in the book of Romans, Foundation, where we are looking at Paul’s letter to the Roman church and seeing how we can lay a strong foundation through the wisdom and lessons found inside.

How does the gravity of sin way us down? In this week's message, our campus director Pete Bullette shares the second half of our two-week mini series on freedom on the importance of the Spirit in giving vigor and vigilance. This is the sixth message of our Foundation series in the book of Romans, Paul’s letter to the Roman church, and seeing how we can lay a strong foundation through the wisdom and lessons found inside.

In which areas of our lives do we crave liberation? In this week's message, our campus director Pete Bullette shares the first half of our two-week mini series on freedom, and how Jesus alone brings true peace. This is the fifth message of our series in the book of Romans, Foundation, where we are looking at Paul’s letter to the Roman church and seeing how we can lay a strong foundation through the wisdom and lessons found inside.

What in your life needs to be pruned? In this week's message from our Foundation series, guest speaker Tiont Williams preaches from the book of John on abiding in the one true vine. 

How are we called to share the Good News of Jesus? To wrap up our retreat, Shawn empowers us to fully live Real Responsibility each day, following the example of the early Church in the book of Acts!

How can we truly experience the Community of God? In our third session of the weekend, Shawn proposes three tenants of Real Community that set followers of Christ apart from every other group.

What does it mean to live in the Kingdom of God? Deb Galyen walks us through the book of Colossians to show how moving from the dominion of darkness to the Kingdom of God changes everything about how we live and how we experience the freeing power of Jesus.