What does CCU do?                                                         

CCU runs many activities and events to allow us to meet together regularly, read from God's word, pray and of course enjoy ourselves! These are some of the activities that CCU runs:

1. The Bible Talks (TBT)
TBT is the weekly Bible Talk, and the biggest activity CCU runs. We normally have a speaker come and bring a talk to us from God's word and then we stay afterwards to enjoy a few nibbles and have a chat together. Some students then make their way to the main cafe for lunch and to enjoy fellowship together. In 2008 TBT will be held in the Davis Lecture Theatre 1 (302.001). TBT runs every Wednesday during semester from 12-1pm. This timeslot is part of Curtin's common lunch hour, so most courses will not schedule classes during this time.

2. Small Group Bible Studies
CCU also runs many Bible studies which take place in small groups all over campus. There are often 4 or 5 small groups a week. Most small groups are lead by a staffworker, however some groups are student-run. As every student has a different timetable, small groups are run at various times of the week to allow as many students to participate as possible. Small group times will be decided upon during the first week of semester, and during the first TBT of semester you will have the opportunity to let us know when you're available for a Bible study so we can slot everyone in at a time that suits them.

3. Training in Evangelism and Ministry (TEAM)
Once a week we have a time where some of us meet together to do a short, high quality course over a few weeks in a particular area. These courses are taught by experienced people and aim to train and equip us for sharing the gospel with others (evangelism) and serving God (ministry). In the past we have run courses on Two Ways to Live, Engaging with Islam and Bible Overview. Check the "what's on" section to find out what courses will be running this semester.

4. Social Activities
CCU also has many activities aimed simply as having fun and enjoying ourselves in a positive environment. We aim to have 2 or 3 social events each semester and everyone is welcome - you don't have to be a member or a regular attender of CU to come along. Social events are a great part of CU, because not only are they heaps of fun, they also help us get to know one another and spend time in fellowship with eachother.

5. Camps and Conferences
Throughout the year AFES (the organisation that CU is a part of) run a number of camps and conferences that contain excellent teaching, interesting activities and a fantastic opportunity to network and fellowship with Christians at other universities, as well as Curtin. As each event approaches, information will be posted in the "what's on" section, but here is a general overview of each camp runs throughout the year:

Kickstart - Kickstart is especially designed for 1st years about to begin university. It is a low-cost, low-stress camp that exists to introduce students to uni culture and to invite students to be a part of the Christian Union on their campus. The camp consists of sessions that prepare students for the years ahead and equip students to deal with the issues that face Christians in a predominantly secular environment.

MYC - MYC stands for Mid Year Conference. If you only attend one AFES event all year, make sure it's this one! MYC is a week of intense teaching on a particular topic or doctrine, and is full of in-depth workshops, Bible studies and discussions. It is a fantastic week of spiritual growth and fellowship, and after attending an MYC, you will never be the same!

Girls' Camp - As the name suggests, this camp is only for the girls. It is a few days of fellowship with other female students and a time to look at what the Bible says about various issues under the guidance of Biblically-trained staffworkers. It is a time to relax and enjoy the Bible and the company of other girls who love God's word.

NTE - At the end of every year, a nation-wide AFES conference is held in Canberra known as NTE (National Training Event). NTE is similar to MYC, only 100 times bigger. If you were to attend NTE, you would experience over 1000 uni students gathered together to hear some excellent Bible teaching from nationally and internationally recognised speakers, be part of a small group (known as a Strand Group) in which you will learn practical skills for ministry, such as Understanding Old and New Testament passages, systematic theology, ethics, and writing a Gospel talk, and also have the opportunity to participate in ministry workshops and missionary presentations. It really is an incredible opportunity, and all students are encouraged to try and attend an NTE at least once during their university career. The second half of NTE is very different, but just as exciting, as the first. After a few days of intense training, all the NTE delegates leave Canberra and head to a church somewhere in the Eastern States with other students from their uni for 4 days of Mission. These few days are spent serving the church and the local community in whatever ways we can, and it is a time where you can have a go at an area of ministry you have never tried before, such as childrens', womens', mens' and youth ministry, music ministry, doorknocking, walk-up evangelism, giving a Gospel talk, and many more.

Bus Trip - As mentioned previously, NTE happens in Canberra. This poses a problem for students like us who don't exactly live just down the road. So the CU's in WA decided to solve this issue by creating Bus Trip - a bus load of West Australian uni students who drive across the Nullabor over 3 days in order to attend NTE. Bus Trip adds a whole new dimension to NTE, as travelling across Australia with 30 other uni students is NOT something you do everyday! However, if you love the idea of NTE but can't see yourself bussing accross to get there, there is the option of flying and meeting the rest of the Perth crew when you arrive.

For more specific details of these events in 2008, check out the What's On section of the website

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