Blog Posts - Christian Student Fellowship @University of Illinois Springfield

Launch Day is Coming!

7/1/2021

International Student Furniture Day!

6/28/2021

Imagine flying half-way around the world to attend college with only a couple of suitcases and ending up in a city where you didn't know the neighborhoods, how to get around, or where to buy furniture. The reality is, many international students come here to study, spending most of their money just to get here and get enrolled, and then sleep on the floor of an unfurnished apartment they share with several other students because of the cost of furniture, or they have no way of getting it home, or they just don't know where to find reasonably priced beds, tables and chairs.

CSF is beginning a new program to help International Students with furniture! We will collect donated furniture and store it in a warehouse we've been given. Then on Tuesday, August 17th, we'll host a cookout and furniture give-away for International Students at UIS, building relationships and meeting real needs!

Here's what we need from YOU! Do you have furniture that's in great shape you don't happen to be using anymore? Or do you own a pick-up truck or a trailer you'd be willing to let us use to collect and deliver furniture?

Check out the donate link for more information and to arrange a pick-up!

Summer CSF!

6/18/2021

CSF Summer Global Project

6/2/2021

Last week, about 25 students met for hotdogs and s'mores to talk about what this summer is going to look like for them and their friends! Instead of being wasted time, we're praying that college students in Springfield and all over the country will be intentional about their opportunities to grow closer to God and to each other through something called Global Project

Whether students are here in the Springfield area for the Summer, or living at home, or serving in a camp or ministry setting, they still have the opportunity of joining in Global Project all together!

Ending the semester with a BANG!

5/7/2021

After a not-so-normal school year, it was good to end up the school year with some more-normal campus ministry events!

Thank You!

4/16/2021

Fundraising Event Silent Auction!

4/5/2021

BId on vacation get-aways, Springfield eats, and other amazing gifts and products, and help college students find their way back to God! Bidding goes from 9am April 5-9pm April 10, and all items can be viewed at the Fundraising Event on April 10th.
https://www.32auctions.com/csfspring21

Rez Week 2021

3/26/2021

Rez Week is a CSF tradition at UIS that helps us remember Jesus and celebrate the resurrection. We provide several opportunities throughout Holy Week for students to gather, pray, remember, and celebrate Jesus: Our Hope!

Signs of Life

3/19/2021

There are signs of life on campus this Spring! Some Covid-19 restrictions are lifting, more students are out and about, and the calendar is filling up!

CSF Women's Coffee and Crafts

The Freshman Small Group collecting donations for the Washington Street Mission

The CSF Fundraising Event 2021

3/4/2021

This year's Fundraising Event is going to look a little different, but the vision remains the same.

The Fundraising Event is, put simply, a major event in the CSF calendar. It is by far our best opportunity to share common space where we can:
1.) celebrate stories of God at work
2.) reconnect with CSF friends and alumni
3.) provide needed funds for the ministry going forward.

We will host three (identical) hour long programs where guests can walk through an exhibit highlighting ministry on campus this year and a short program of testimonies and music. Jump on over to the "fundraising banquet" tab to RSVP!