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welcome weeks 2010
Sunday, August 15 — Ice Cream & Game Night, 9:00 p.m.-11:30, Kay Steps/Kay Lounge

Join the United Methodist Student Association (UMSA) and Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship as we share in some ice cream on the Kay steps and then meet downstairs in the Kay Lounge for a game night.

Monday, August 16 — Monthly Movie with the Methodists, 9:00 p.m.-11:30 a.m., Gianni Lounge (MGC 200)

Join the UM-Protestant Community in watching Up in the Air. Free snacks and refreshments will be provided. Hang around afterwards to talk about the movie or just meet new people

Tuesday, August 17 — Discover Kay, 9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m., Kay Lounge

Join the interfaith community at Kay for some fun and games getting to know different things about the Kay Spiritual Life Center.

Tuesday, August 17 — Nighttime Tour of the Monuments, 10:00 p.m.-12:00 midnight, leave from Kay

Join us on a nighttime walk around the Monuments. We'll leave in vans from AU and drive to the Tidal Basin, seeing the Jefferson, FDR, Washington, and Lincoln memorials.

Wednesday, August 18 — Kay Interfaith Event—Cupcakes on the Quad, 8:30 p.m., Main Quad

Join the interfaith community as we provide cupcakes as a snack in honor of our own "flaming cupcake" the Kay Spiritual Life Center.

Thursday, August 19 — Communion & Prayer Service, 11:00 p.m., Kay Chapel

Every Thursday night our community offers a contemplative service of communion, reflection, and intercessory prayer. During the school year it's a great break during the middle of the week.

Friday, August 20 — S’mores with s’Methodists, 11:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m., Kay Steps

Cap off your first week at AU by joining us for some s’mores in front of the Kay Chapel.

Sunday, August 22 — Sunday Worship, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Kay Chapel

Join us for our informal-traditional Sunday night worship in the Kay Chapel, held every Sunday at 7 p.m. and get to meet all the members of the community. & Stay around afterwards for fellowship and snacks.

Wednesday, August 25 — Interfaith Beach Party, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., Quad in front of Kay

Come to the quad in front of Kay for an interfaith beach party with food, snacks, volleyball, and a dip in the pool.

Saturday, September 4 — Hike in the Rock Creek Park, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Depart from Kay Chapel

Join the UMSA for a hike at the beautiful Rock Creek Park. Bring a picnic lunch, a camera, and your hiking shoes.

Thursday, September 16, — Feed the Quad, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Our annual free cookout on the quad. We give away over 400 burgers, veggie burgers, and hot dogs to anyone who comes on by.

Friday, September 17 to Saturday, September 18 — Community Retreat in the Shenandoah

Our annual fall retreat in Virginia, in the mountains of the Shenandoah, at the cabin of the University Chaplain. Get away from campus for a bit, enjoy the beautiful countryside, and take some time to reflect with other members of the community.

All times and locations subject to change. Consult www.aumethodists.org for up to date info

AU United Methodist Chaplaincy • Kay Spiritual Life Center—American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20016-8010
Tel. (202) 885-3304 • Fax (202) 885-3317
aumethodists@aumethodists.org