The key to the success of the programs run by the Center for Faith and Spirituality is the leadership of our student staff. Members are paid to work two to four hours per week to support our programming. If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact Debbie Clark at dclark@carthage.edu.
Random Acts of Kindness and Service Community Builders
CFS staff partner with other student organizations to bring some random acts of kindness across campus. Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day, holidays, special days, or just because — changing the campus one kind act at a time. Team members also coordinate service projects throughout the academic year. These may a Red Cross Blood drive in fall and spring, along with winter and end-of-the-year food drives for local food pantries. Information on other events can be found all around campus and on The Bridge and The Harbor.
Roman Catholic Community Builders
These students work with local priests and Pastor Kara to plan Sunday Mass. Students help set up and clean up after mass. They also work with the Catholics at Carthage organization to coordinate and promote service and fellowship events.
Interfaith Lunch/Better Together Community Builders
These students manage all aspects of our weekly Thursday Interfaith Lunch and work closely with the Better Together organization to put on events throughout the year.
S.P.I.R.I.T. Worship Coordinators
The S.P.I.R.I.T. team coordinates all the pieces of this weekly contemporary worship, including a schedule of speakers that includes Carthage students, faculty and staff. The music coordinator works with Pastor Kara to choose songs and plan worship. They also may provide special music and/or bring in other student musicians to help provide music as needed.
Print and Social Media Community Builders
These students help the Center for Faith and Spirituality have a brand on campus. They are responsible for creating posters and using social media to promote the Center for Faith and Spirituality events. They may also help us design shirts, notepads, and other items needed for ministry. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram!
Sunday Mass Music Director and Accompanist
Sunday mass happens each week at 7:30 p.m. in A. F. Siebert Chapel. Student staff work with a student music director to provide weekly music.
