Christian Union is one of Trinity’s most active small societies, with a range of activities happening throughout both Michaelmas and Hilary terms. This week stands to be one of the busiest weeks of the year for the society, as it is running its annual events week.
The Christian Union is a group of like-minded individuals who come together to celebrate the life and teachings of Jesus. The aim of events week is to highlight the role of the society on campus and welcome new members. The theme of this year was instantly intriguing: “Story, Lives Transformed”.
Yesterday’s talk, entitled “An Exclusive Story? Isn’t Christianity an intolerant story for narrow minded individuals?” proved highly thought-provoking for all those in attendance. Upon arriving in the atrium, there was a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. Smiles and warm welcomes were at every turn, making you feel instantly at home. A free lunch was provided, with a delicious spread of various lunchtime nutrition and tea and coffee. Everyone was enjoying themselves and chatting amongst the masses as ambient music played in the background.
We were then asked to take a seat and make ourselves comfortable. Two members of the committee introduced themselves and talked for a time about what Christian Union is and what their role is on campus. Then, they introduced the speaker.
Jeremy Haworth from Bray instantly put the room at ease with his wit and openness. He began by telling a story in two parts. Mainly, he used examples of the life of Jesus to demonstrate the concept of tolerance within Christianity. Furthermore, he went on to demonstrate how Christ goes beyond tolerance and into love.
Religious or not, the talk was intriguing, informative and enjoyable. Spanning only 20 minutes, it was a thoroughly engaging way to spend your lunchtime. Afterwards, the floor was opened for questions and everyone felt comfortable to express their opinions. Whether people were there for the first time, or the 100th time, whether Christian or not, everyone could relate to the coherent and fascinating viewpoints expressed.
All in all, the event was extremely well run, and went off without a hitch. The talk ended as it has begun, with people chatting and enjoying the cozy atmosphere. All in all, a monumental success from the whole society. With this in mind, I’m excited to see what Christian Union has in store for the remainder of the week.
