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Join a Life Group (aka Small Group)

Henry — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:05:21 +0000

Looking for a cozier group to connect with? At our LIFE groups, we:

L – Listen in order to better love one another (listen to each other’s struggles as well as listen to others as they bring God’s word into our life)
I – Intercede on behalf of each other as well as other common concerns
F – Fellowship with one another
E – Engage God (help each other bring God into the center of our lives) and Engage God’s word together

We meet weekly in the middle of the week and usually start with a home-cooked meal followed by a meaningful discussion, and always some fun time of hanging out. Sign up below.

New Student Welcome Night Poll

Henry — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:20:15 +0000

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New Student Welcome Night

Henry — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:48:24 +0000

New Student Welcome Night is Koinonia’s must-go event on the UT Austin campus. It’s an unforgettable night of music, videos, laughter, and an engaging talk.

Nobody has all the answers. Everybody’s looking for something more. What about you?

When: Thursday, August 27th, 6:30pm
Where: Mezes Auditorium – South Mall
For More Info: Check out NSWN.org

Announcing Welcome Activity Groups!

Henry — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:46:59 +0000

What is a Welcome Activity Group (WAG)?

A WAG is a group of students new to UT, interested in checking out Koinonia’s Welcome Week activities together – culminating in attending our annual New Student Welcome Night with a FREE BBQ!

There are so many activities being offered on campus! What activity should I check out first and what if it is a dud?

You can start with Koinonia’s welcome week activities! Our activities have been known over the years for offering good, wholesome fun with warm and friendly people. This year we will be offering the following events:

Ultimate Freezbee, Shaved Ice and Sports, Board games and Bubble Tea – and of course, our premier fall kickoff event, NSWN (with free BBQ)! People have told us they have really enjoyed our events in the past. Hopefully you, too, will enjoy your time spent with us!

How do I know where to go?

No problem! These groups will be led by one of our experienced staff and upperclassmen to ease your transition to UT by leading you to each of our welcome week events. Once you sign up, you will be contacted by one of our friendly group leaders who will tell you about the first event as well as be available throughout the week to help make your first week an enjoyable one.

What will I be doing in the WAG?

Sky’s the limit! You will travel as a group and depending on your group leader decide which Koinonia Welcome Week activity to go to. Maybe one, maybe all! At these events you will have a chance to meet and get to know other WAGs as well as be introduced to our fellowship. In between the welcome week events, maybe your WAG leader might suggest eating together at the notable eateries in Austin, or going on a Target or Office Max run to get any last minute school supplies, or just decide to hang out together in your dorm lounge. Whatever it is that your WAG will end up doing, the point will be to share the experiences of welcome week together and maybe have something memorable to talk about at the end of week!

Who will I be grouped with and how big will it be?

You can choose either to group yourselves with your friends, or if you’d like to get to meet some new folks, you can be grouped with those from the same hometown or major. The number in each WAG will be vary depending on the make-up but generally will be between 8-15 people. Of course if you just want to come and check out any of our events without being a part of a WAG, you are welcome to just come at anytime!

Do I need to be religious to join a WAG?

Nope! We welcome you if you have never been to church, or have gone only occasionally or have been to church all your life. We especially want to welcome you if you are interested in finding out more about Christianity, as we know college is a great time to cultivate your intellectual curiosity and to think about life from God’s perspective.

Please let us know any other questions you might have about WAG or our group! Email us at: info@koinoniatexas.org

Looking forward to meeting you and we hope that your first few weeks at UT will be a fun, and exciting one! Good luck and see you during welcome week!

Welcome Week Activities

Henry — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 06:03:30 +0000

Wondering what wonderful Welcome Week Activities Koinonia has planned for Fall ’09? Click the flyer below for a list of events, locations, and times. By the way, all events are free! They’re a great way to meet other UT freshmen, upperclassmen, and Koinonia staff.

What welcome week event are you most looking forward to?

Henry — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:42:39 +0000

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