Fredrikson Center | Faith and Church Vitality

As there are a limited amount of funds each month, completed Applications will be considered on a case by case basis, as assessed and scored by the Barrier Reduction Committee and the University Chaplain. All requests are subject to the following requirements:

1. Services are available to students enrolled at an on-ground installation only (Ottawa, Kansas City, Phoenix or Surprise).

2. Current student status (can be less than full time).

3. If the student lives ‘off campus’, the “per household” rule with apply.

Title	Description
Food Bank Order Form	Come visit our food bank on campus! After you fill out this order request, we will contact you to go over details and availability after the order is completed. If you would like faster service and direct information on current selection please contact us at Contact us at (785) 248-2461. Please feel free to stop by Atkinson Hall's Basement to contact us!
Clothing Bank Form	Need a jacket? Suit for a big interview? After you fill out this order request, we will contact you to go over details and availability after the order is completed. If you would like faster service and direct information on current selection please contact us at Contact us at (785) 248-2461. Please feel free to stop by Atkinson Hall's Basement to contact us!
Volunteer	Have some extra time? Volunteer with us! We always need volunteers to help in the following areas: Food Bank Volunteer Solve world hunger! Slow and steady wins the race, as they say. Come volunteer with TAU as we work together to provide food for those without. Help sort and restock the pantry, assisting in organization and distribution to help end hunger one small step at a time. Clothing Bank Volunteer In California, it doesn’t get this cold; many students come to Ottawa unprepared for Kansas’s frozen tundra. Bring some warmth back to winter and volunteer at TAU’s clothing bank. Here you can help sort clothing, take inventory, and spread the word about the resources we offer. I mean, who doesn’t like free clothes?

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Programming and Contact Information

OU Faith Programming and Contacts

Church Relations Center for Faith and Church Vitality Fredrikson Programming University Chaplain

(785) 248-2334 (785) 248-2575 (785) 248-2397 (785) 248-2578

AB Regional Connections Theology Action Understanding Campus Ministries Pastors Cohorts

ABC-USA AiF/Faith Ambassadors Chapel Worship Congregational/Pastor Support

AB Home Missions Palmer Grant Programming Game Prayers Pastor’s & Laity Conference

Pulpit Supply/Job Postings Thiel Grant Programming F.C.A. Bemmels’ Broadcasts

Mission/Camp Teams OUTheater Braving Host Families

Alumni Relations Fredrikson Clubs Escape Barrier Reduction Services

Urgent messages for Chaplain John, during his travels, can be left with the

Assistant for University Advancement (Susan @ 248-2331)

Chapel Scheduling should be routed to the

University Facilities Scheduling Manager (Sydnee @ 248-2312)

Fundraising activities, related to faith, should be cleared with the

Annual Giving & Social Media Manager (Garrett @ 248-2335)

Services Availible through the University Chaplain's Office

||| Please note: We are currently taking financial applications for December. |||

For Current Students:

Medical or prescription assistance (we will need a copy of your insurance to assist.)
Unlimited visits to the food pantry and clothing bank (all household members.)
Textbook and school supplies (for labs, choir, etc)
Rental Assistance (not to exceed $700 per household, per semester.)
Dental Care
Host family or Room Mate brokering
Car repairs, fuel assistance and vehicle insurance (not to exceed $500 per household, per semester.)
Emergency Assistance (TBD)
Work study or stipend placements to assist with cashflow (Students must find available time in their schedule for required hours or tasks)
Monetary assistance is limited by what funds are available to spend each month.
A student committee helps to prioritize requests and we fund as much as we can.
Additional funding for students impacted by the COVID crisis is exhausted...(applications closed 01/20/2021) These were funds NOT related to the CARES Act, but raised through donations. CARES reporting
Click here with questions, prayer requests or to get a assistance request form or email campus.ministries@ottawa.edu for a more immediate response from Chaplain John or his assistant, Keith Shrimpton.

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The assistance fund for Current/past OU staff impacted by the COVID 19 crises is now closed, (applications acceptance closed on 01/20/2021

Unfunded requests will carry over to the next month, in hopes that they will be funded then (but carry-over requests will still need to go through the next month's prioritization process and committee recommendation protocols.)

Braves Support App vrzn41320.docx (Current and past staff members)

Video broadcasts...Thank you :>)

*Date:*	Scheduled Reader	Old Testament	Songs		Scheduled Reader	Gospel
*Wednesday, Nov 17th* 2021	Volunteer needed @ campus or from home	1 Kgs. 17:10-16	Jesus Paid it All Joyful, Joyful	Volunteer needed @ campus or from home			Mk. 12:38-44
							or Mk. 12:41-44
*Wednesday, Nov 24th* 2021 (Thanksgiving)	Volunteer needed @ campus or from home	Ezek. 47:1-2, 8-9, 12	Wayfaring Stranger Greenblade Rises	Volunteer needed @ campus or from home			: Jn. 2:13-22
*Wednesday, Dec 1st* 2021 Launch of Advent	Volunteer needed @ campus or from home	Dan. 12:1-3 or Jeremiah 33:14-16	Oh Come Emanuel Amazing Grace	Volunteer needed @ campus or from home			TBD

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Listen to OU’s Praise Band--Uncontained

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Our Advent Journey 2021

Carols for the Lessons

Worship band’s Season Opener: “Down to the River to Pray”

Worship band’s Song for week one: “Jesus Paid it All”

Worship band’s Song for week two: “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say...”

Worship band’s Song for week three: “You are Mine.”

Worship band’s Song for week four: “Precious Lord.”

Worship band’s Song for week five: “Be Thou My Vision”.

Worship band’s Song for week six: “What Wonderous Love is This?”

Angel Tree 2021

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Programming Calendar

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2021-2022 Programming

Fall 2021

Labor of Love in a Box

September 3-5 TAU’s ‘Labor of Love’ puts tangible meaning into the Labor Day holiday with a weekend packed full of faith, leadership, friendship, learning AND fun! From Friday through Monday, high school youth gather with college leaders, ministers and staff mentors. Learning and soul-sharpening activities allow for reflection and service. Leadership activities demonstrate new skills, deeper reflection and confidence. www.ottawa.edu/laboroflove

Adventures in Faith

September 21-24 The True Cost: Stories of Human Trafficking gives voice to the forgotten ones: the people who are forced into sexual servitude; the children who are exploited as slave labor to provide cheap goods sold in our very own neighborhoods; the women and men who are lured into domestic labor that turns out to be entrapment rather than employment. Renowned Chicago playwright Jenny Magnus has created a breathtaking play using the true stories of trafficking survivors, obtained through interviews with anonymous volunteer participants. Adventures in Faith (AIF) is an annual event that brings a team of alumni who are established in their vocational or volunteer fields and united by a strong faith commitment to spend three days on campus in Ottawa, Kansas. While here, they make in-class, group and chapel presentations on blending vocation with avocation. www.ottawa.edu/AIF

Braving Discipleship

November 6&7 Braving Discipleship is a weekend conference for high school students and youth pastors from Kansas and surrounding states. OU students are instrumental in planning and administrating this Christian conference. During the conference, OU students have ample opportunities to lead committees and small-group workshops within this Christian-based ministry. www.ottawa.edu/braving

Winter 2021

Hope for the Holidays

NOVEMBER Many hands make light work–and hope! Students and community come together in this multi-step process to bake pies for the elderly in the Franklin County area! We smash, we mix and we bake wonderful pies for the homebound, elderly and caregivers. www.ottawa.edu/youareloved

DECEMBER Elves and Angels is a community service organization that provides children in need winter essentials and a place to celebrate the season while bringing the Franklin County community and Ottawa University students and faculty together to make a difference. www.ottawa.edu/elves

12 Days and Angel Tree Join us on a 12-day adventure of giving to the community through fellowship and creativity. Each day highlights a different project starting the 1st day of December, all the way until the 12th, with projects including Christmas cookies, Christmas wreaths and ornaments, soaps, and hot chocolate — all gifts for those in need! www.ottawa.edu/angeltree

“Living Christmas Cards”

Lessons and Carols

2022

MLK Day of Service

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Opportunities to Serve

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You are Loved

Elves and Angels

Angel Tree

Concluded Events

MLK Day of Service Opportunities THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SERVED!

“Living Christmas Cards”

Thanks to all who were involved!

Fredrikson's TAU participants and OUTheatre is presenting “Living Christmas Cards” (a holiday ‘production’ where homebound folks or those in nursing homes can look out their window and see a Christmas show and hear some carols (and then we give them a Christmas card:>) if you would like to ‘play’, let me know (or just show up on Dec 2nd) check out a rehersal:>)