A Community of Faith

A Community of Faith

by Chris Low

At 17c黑料, our Be Known Promise flows from our belief that you are known and loved by God. Our hope is that while you are here, you will experience the love of God, and engage in the vibrance of our beautifully diverse community of Christ-followers.

Left: student attend class outside; right: a pastor speaks from the amphitheatre stage

Staff and faculty hold religion classes and community Bible studies outside to account for social distancing reqirements.

A Christ-Centered Community

Christ is at the center of everything we do, both inside and outside the classroom. This influences the way we teach every subject and is the reason we offer many opportunities for service and spiritual growth. At the center of our community is the belief that we are all gifted and called to serve those in need.

Top left: students wearing masks pray together outside; top right: a student folds her hands in prayer; bottom left: a student reads her Bible; bottom right: two students pray individually Students gather outside, masked, for classes, Bible studies, and chapel.

Located near campus, the North Valley Friends Church Peace Path offers students a place for prayer, scripture reading and contemplation.

Left: a student takes notes in his Bible; right: a student walks on the North Valley Friends Church Peace Path

At George Fox, transformation is part of your education. Together, in community, you will encounter so many opportunities to serve, grow in your faith and discover your calling, whether it's community worship in chapel, Shalom on Tuesdays, small group Bible studies or service opportunities like James Project. You will connect with professors and peers who care deeply about your spiritual journey and developement as a whole person. And as your relationship with God grows, so too will your desire to engage the world and share his love.

A student holds his Bible out in front of him

Left: students at a fire pit sing in worship; right: a student journals in low lighting

Left: a Bible with light falling across the cover; right: an open Bible with a cross in the background

Oh, and don't forget, Jesus loves you.

A fire pit with 'Jesus loves you' written on the bricks in charcoal

All photos by Chris Low and Mitchell Henry.

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Chris Low | Author

Chris Low has been the photographer in the Office of Marketing Communications since April 2018. As husband to a nurse and dad to a 7-year-old redhead, he likes to build with LEGOs, get tattooed, and drink tons of coffee. Sometimes, when in better shape, he likes to run long distance races in the forest.

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