While Sunday mornings are a great "intro" to TCBCcollege, they are just that: an introduction; a first step into everything we do - it's beyond Sundays that the majority of our ministry takes place... in groups, at events, and on global missions:

:: TCBCcollege GROUPS ::

The VERY CORE of our TCBCcollege ministry is found in group life: it's in these weekly gatherings of 8-12 students (half guys, half ladies) that you'll experience true community during your university years! Unlike anything you'll find on-campus, our Groups have four purposes:

• "Make your faith your own" as you think for yourself and encourage each other through studying Scripture together.
  
• Experience true accountability as you exhort each other's relationships with Christ.
• Serve together, as each group adopts a ministry and pours out your life together, serving God by serving others.
• Hang out, eat free, home-cooked food, and have fun, as you build relationships with your peers and with a team of non-college-aged leaders!

This fall, we have two different kinds of groups - find which fits you best and jump on in:

OUR NEW FALL '08 "FISH GROUPS" are designed specifically for freshmen, and are a great, welcoming place to be if you're new to TCBCcollege: unlike other groups, our Fish Groups have no deadline, so you're welcome to join in at any point of the semester! Let us know you're coming, or if you need more info!

"MIDWEEK GROUPS" are a unique mix of the four elements listed above, and meet throughout the semester, with groups near- or off-campus. Designed to be flexible to fit your schedule, THE DEADLINE TO JOIN MIDWEEK GROUPS FOR FALL '08 IS SUNDAY, SEPT 14! Sign up today!

::CONNECT EVENTS ::

Our non-weekly events are great ways for you to get to know others, have a little "purposeful fun," and enjoy some great times during your college years! Here's what's up this semester; click on the links for full details:

:: TUESDAY TCU TOUR ::

Every Tuesday this fall, Ben heads to TCU's campus for a little weekly "half-day tour," to hang out with you and catch up, have good conversation, and experience a little on-campus fun. Some weeks we'll have guests join the tour (Jess, TCBC staff, TCBCcollege alums, and a few others), so take some time off your busy day, grab a couple friends, and come chill for a bit! Here's the weekly "tour route":

• 7:30-9:30am: Einstein Bros. Bagles
• 9:30-11;30am: TCU Bookstore coffee shop
• 11:30am-1:30pm: Market Square (we'll be at one of the big long tables near the center of the main room!)

:: GLOBAL REACH 2008-'09 ::

In addition to your campus and our great city of Fort Worth, Trinity Chapel focuses our missional efforts on four specific locations around the world: Belize, Sudan, the U.A.E., and India. We value the idea of university-aged students serving alongside the rest of the church body, so our Global Reach trips are intergenerational. Here are upcoming opportunities for you to get involved with God's mission to the world:

• Belize: March 14-21, 2009; details TBA
• Sudan: June 25 - July 6, 2009; details TBA
• U.A.E.: No trips currently planned for 2008-'09
• Intia: No trips currently planned for 2008-'09