Please direct question to Case Bell at case_bell@friends.edu or visit the Office of Inclusion and International Services in 004 Lower Casado
What is Philos? | Current Schedule | Opportunities for Partnership | Info on Spiritual Life Credits
What is Philos?
In John 15:13, Jesus says, “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” The Greek word for “Friends” used in John 15:13 is the word “Philos.” This is not your typical kind of friendship or acquaintance. Philos are unique friendships that are based in love, community, loyalty, and reciprocity. Philos are the kind of friends you call and you know they’ll answer. Philos are the kind of friends that you know will always support you through anything, and they know that you will always support them. The Week of Philos is a week at Friends University where we set aside time to focus on exemplifying what it means to be in community at Friends, to support and love one another, and to bring people together.
Schedule of Events
Worship Service of Lament
What? This event marks the beginning of the Week of Philos campus community event. The Worship Night of Lament is an opportunity for the community come together and corporately mourn with our brothers and sisters that have suffered at the hands of a fallen world, to weep with those who weep. And by doing so, we will be able to move forward in community from a place of compassion, empathy, and understanding, and can build lasting bonds between one another.
When? Monday, October 14th from 6 – 7:20pm
Where? Riney Chapel
SLC Eligible? Yes!
Beginning of “After Party” Small Group
What? Join Pastor Mike Jaderston and Case Bell as we dive into a six-week small group discussion around the topic of politics in the church. You can sign up by going to your iAttended app or by emailing Pastor Mike Jaderston at michael_jaderston@friends.edu.
When? Starting Tuesday, October 15th from 1 – 2pm
Where? Riney Chapel
SLC Eligible? Yes!
Friendship Field Day
What? This event is an opportunity to get to know the students of Friendship Fields and provide for them a fun time of activities and community. Anyone who wishes to volunteer should contact Allen Eberwein at allen_eberwein@friends.edu or Dr. Cindy McGilvrey at cynthia_mcgilvrey@friends.edu.
When? Tuesday, October 15th from 4 – 5pm
Where? Rose Window Plaza
SLC Eligible? Yes!
SLA Prayer Walk
What? A prayer walk around campus with the SLAs!
When? Tuesday, October 15th at 6:30pm
Where? Starting in Rose Window Plaza
SLC Eligible? Yes!
International Food Showcase
What? Experience food from our International Students’ home countries!
When? TBD
Where? TBD
SLC Eligible? No
Special Chapel Speaker: Rasool Berry
What? Join us for a special chapel speaker from Our Daily Bread Pastor and documentary maker, Rasool Berry!
When? Thursday, October 17th from 11 – 12pm
Where? Alumni Auditorium
SLC Eligible? Yes! (Chapel credit)
Student Club Fundraising Market Day
What? Support your student clubs and organizations as they fundraise for this years events!
When? Thursday, October 17th from 3:30 – 5:30pm
Where? Casado Atrium
SLC Eligible? No
Juneteenth: Faith and Freedom documentary screening, followed by Q&A
What? Join us as we enjoy a private screening of Rasool Berry’s documentary, Juneteenth: Faith and Freedom, followed by an intimate Q&A panel with the director, faculty, and staff.
When? Thursday, October 17th from 6 – 7:30p
Where? Riney Chapel
SLC Eligible? Yes!
Philos Jubilee
What? Party time! Join us for a community celebration of all that makes us unique and a community with live music, dancing, food trucks, and more! You won’t want to miss it!
When? Friday, October 18th from 5:30 – 7pm
Where? Rose Window Plaza
SLC Eligible? No
Opportunities for Partnership
During this week, the Friends community will be invited to come together with opportunities to revel in our unity and commitment to one another while at the same time celebrating the things that make us different. The vision for this week is that events will not just come from just a few areas of campus, but that many departments, organizations, and teams will want to participate in some way. That may look like planning an event, using the theme of “Philos” in pre-existing activities, or just organized participation. Please consider this is your personal invitation, we would love to partner with you on this. If you, as an individual or a member of a club, team, organization, or department on campus, would like to host an event or find a place a plug in, please contact us! Our office is more than happy to help with financial and administrative resources for Week of Philos events.
For more information on participating, you can contact Case Bell at Case_Bell@Friends.Edu.