More than 700 community members turned out for this year's Festival of Carols, a new attendance record. Attendees also donated a record-breaking amount of food to Pickaway County Emergency Clearinghouse, a local food pantry — more than 1,000 pounds!
Thank you to all those who attended and participated. This event would not be possible without your continued support.
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Ohio Christian University will host its tenth annual Festival of Carols and Messiah concert on December 5, 2015, in the beautifully decorated Maxwell Center. Guests will be treated to the artistry of the OCU Chorale, joined by members of the Circleville Community Choir and an excellent 40-piece orchestra that will include students, faculty members, and local musicians.
In the spirit of the season, the event is the university’s gift to the community with one request: guests are asked to bring canned food items to donate to local ministries who support needy families. Those who arrive early will enjoy a prelude by the orchestra, along with other musicians and university ensembles.
Dr. Dione Bennett, Director of the OCU Chorale and Community Choir, will lead the evening’s music, which will feature festive orchestrations of well-loved Christmas music, beautiful acapella numbers, and Christmas selections from Handel’s Messiah.
Dr. Rodney Sones says, "Once again, the OCU Chorale is enjoying a year of growth. We have had tremendous fun preparing this year's concert. Community participation continues to bring many wonderful singers. We hope the concert is a blessing to all who will join us to celebrate the Christmas season."
Enjoy this video from the 2013 Festival of Carols.
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Reunion 2022 to Culminate with OCU Night at Mount of Praise
Published: May 24, 2022
Ohio Christian University alumni, their family and friends are invited to
Reunion2022: an all-day event on Saturday, June 25. Through alumni athletic
games, class reunions, our Trailblazer Celebration and dinner, our goal is to
build and cultivate stronger alumni engagement and relationships throughout
the OCU community. The evening will culminate with OCU Night at Mount of
Praise followed by our annual Ice Cream Social.
“This is always an exciting event, where alumni and their friends get to
celebrate the accomplishments and valuable contributions of Ohio
Christian’s own. We’ve
Ohio Christian University alumni, their family and friends are invited to
Reunion2022: an all-day event on Saturday, June 25. Through alumni athletic
games, class reunions, our Trailblazer Celebration and dinner, our goal is to
build and cultivate stronger alumni engagement and relationships throughout
the OCU community. The evening will culminate with OCU Night at Mount of
Praise followed
Ohio Christian University alumni, their family and friends are invited to
Reunion2022: an all-day event on Saturday, June 25. Through alumni athletic
games, class reunions, our Trailblazer
C.S. Lewis is Coming to Ohio Christian University
Published: December 22, 2021
Ohio Christian University is excited to bring “The Most Reluctant
Convert” to its Circleville Campus. There will be one show only, on
January 15, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Ministry and Performing Arts Center
(MPAC). This Fellowship for Performing Arts production has toured the United
States from New York to California and played on campuses such as Princeton,
Vanderbilt, Wheaton, UNC-Chapel Hill, and many other esteemed institutions of
higher learning. Using C.S. Lewis’ own words, award-winning actor Max
McLean brings the brilliant Oxford fellow to life, taking us on his
extraordinary
Ohio Christian University is excited to bring “The Most Reluctant
Convert” to its Circleville Campus. There will be one show only, on
January 15, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Ministry and Performing Arts Center
(MPAC). This Fellowship for Performing Arts production has toured the United
States from New York to California and played on campuses such as Princeton,
Vanderbilt, Wheaton, UNC-Chapel
Ohio Christian University is excited to bring “The Most Reluctant
Convert” to its Circleville Campus. There will be one show only, on
January 15, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Ministry and Performing
Columbus Symphony to Perform in Ministry & Performing Arts Center
Published: November 19, 2021
The beloved Columbus Symphony holiday tradition of Holiday Pops returns in
2021 with spectacular performances of popular holiday songs and classic
carols. Conductor Ron Jenkins will lead the Columbus Symphony in
performances of “Winter Wonderland,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,”
“Sleigh Ride,” “All I Want for Christmas is You,” and many more.
About The Columbus Symphony Orchestra:
Since 1951, the Columbus Symphony (CSO) has been proud to serve as central
Ohio’s flagship music performance organization. The CSO’s musicians,
conductors, chorus, and world-renowned guest artists
The beloved Columbus Symphony holiday tradition of Holiday Pops returns in
2021 with spectacular performances of popular holiday songs and classic
carols. Conductor Ron Jenkins will lead the Columbus Symphony in
performances of “Winter Wonderland,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,”
“Sleigh Ride,” “All I Want for Christmas is You,” and many more.
About The Columbus Symphony Orchestra:
The beloved Columbus Symphony holiday tradition of Holiday Pops returns in
2021 with spectacular performances of popular holiday songs and classic
carols. Conductor Ron Jenkins will lead the
2021 Summer Celebration Picnic
Published: August 6, 2021
Ohio Christian University held its first ever Summer Celebration Picnic on
Friday, July 16, 2021. This was a time for OCU Alumni, donor partners and
community members to get together and enjoy Food, Friends and Fellowship. In
spite of some scattered storms, many people of all ages gathered together.
OCU’s on-site dining service, Simply Delicious by Hallmark, provided a
wonderful picnic dinner, while guests enjoyed the music ministry of The Lore
Family (Portsmouth, OH) and Richard Jordan (Nashville, TN).
University faculty and staff members also stayed for the evening event.
Worship
Ohio Christian University held its first ever Summer Celebration Picnic on
Friday, July 16, 2021. This was a time for OCU Alumni, donor partners and
community members to get together and enjoy Food, Friends and Fellowship. In
spite of some scattered storms, many people of all ages gathered together.
OCU’s on-site dining service, Simply Delicious by Hallmark, provided a
wonderful picnic
Ohio Christian University held its first ever Summer Celebration Picnic on
Friday, July 16, 2021. This was a time for OCU Alumni, donor partners and
community members to get together and enjoy Food
30th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament Raises Over $40,000 for Students
Published: July 1, 2021
Ohio Christian University's 30th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament was held
on Saturday, June 19th, at the Pickaway Country Club Golf Course. Four-person
teams enjoyed a round of golf, raising over $40,000 to fund scholarships for
current students. These OCU Scholarships are awarded to current campus
students each year at the Annual Scholarship Banquet.
"The annual OCU golf tournament is one of our major fundraising events for
student scholarships – and is also a great way to connect with donors who
love golf and love our students", explained OCU President Dr. Jon Kulaga.
"With over
Ohio Christian University's 30th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament was held
on Saturday, June 19th, at the Pickaway Country Club Golf Course. Four-person
teams enjoyed a round of golf, raising over $40,000 to fund scholarships for
current students. These OCU Scholarships are awarded to current campus
students each year at the Annual Scholarship Banquet.
"The annual OCU golf tournament is
Ohio Christian University's 30th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament was held
on Saturday, June 19th, at the Pickaway Country Club Golf Course. Four-person
teams enjoyed a round of golf, raising
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OCU Hosts 7th Annual Festival of Carols and Messiah
Published: November 13, 2012
Ohio Christian University will host its seventh annual “Festival of Carols
and Messiah,” Saturday, December 1, at 7:00 pm, in the beautifully
decorated Maxwell Center. Guests will enjoy the artistry of the OCU
Chorale, joined by members of the Circleville Community Choir and a live
40-piece orchestra.Dr. Rodney Sones, director of the Chorale and the
Community Choir, will lead the evening’s music – festive orchestrations
of well-loved Christmas music, beautiful acapella numbers, and Christmas
selections from Handel’s Messiah. Soloists for the evening include Dione
Bennett, Carolyn
Ohio Christian University will host its seventh annual “Festival of Carols
and Messiah,” Saturday, December 1, at 7:00 pm, in the beautifully
decorated Maxwell Center. Guests will enjoy the artistry of the OCU
Chorale, joined by members of the Circleville Community Choir and a live
40-piece orchestra.Dr. Rodney Sones, director of the Chorale and the
Community Choir, will lead the evening’s
Ohio Christian University will host its seventh annual “Festival of Carols
and Messiah,” Saturday, December 1, at 7:00 pm, in the beautifully
decorated Maxwell Center. Guests will enjoy the
Video - Inaugural Throwback Chapel at Homecoming 2012
Published: October 9, 2012
OCU was pleased to host Dr. Doug Carter, former president of Circleville
Bible College (now Ohio Christian University), as the speaker for its
inaugural Throwback Chapel on October 6, 2012.For the first time, a
Homecoming chapel service featured the OCU chorale with former music groups
and choir members. Alumni participants included Maranatha members R.D. and
Shelly Saunders, Bruce Morrison and Susan (Long) Jones.
OCU was pleased to host Dr. Doug Carter, former president of Circleville
Bible College (now Ohio Christian University), as the speaker for its
inaugural Throwback Chapel on October 6, 2012.For the first time, a
Homecoming chapel service featured the OCU chorale with former music groups
and choir members. Alumni participants included Maranatha members R.D. and
Shelly Saunders, Bruce Morrison
OCU was pleased to host Dr. Doug Carter, former president of Circleville
Bible College (now Ohio Christian University), as the speaker for its
inaugural Throwback Chapel on October 6, 2012.For the
Homecoming 2012 Kicks Off with Annual Torch Run
Published: October 5, 2012
Homecoming Festivities kicked off October 4, 2012 with a special Alumni
Chapel with guest speaker Michael Tipton ('06), followed in the evening by
the annual Torch Run, parade, and bonfire. There's still time to join the
fun and connect with former classmates! See the complete schedule for
Homecoming 2012 or email alumni@ohiochristian.edu for more information.
Homecoming Festivities kicked off October 4, 2012 with a special Alumni
Chapel with guest speaker Michael Tipton ('06), followed in the evening by
the annual Torch Run, parade, and bonfire. There's still time to join the
fun and connect with former classmates! See the complete schedule for
Homecoming 2012 or email alumni@ohiochristian.edu for more information.
Homecoming Festivities kicked off October 4, 2012 with a special Alumni
Chapel with guest speaker Michael Tipton ('06), followed in the evening by
the annual Torch Run, parade, and bonfire. There's
OCU Hosts Spirit-filled Revival
Published: January 23, 2012
Ohio Christian University hosted a Spirit-filled revival with Rev. Jeff
Keaton, founder and CEO of Renewanation, a non-profit organization committed
to the vision of offering every child a Christian worldview. Rev. Keaton
delivered powerful messages to the student body, faculty, and staff of Ohio
Christian University, focusing his messages on recommitting one's life to
Christ, seeking His purpose, and following His will. Several people
responded during the altar services, seeking God's work in their lives.
Please pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Ohio Christian University
Ohio Christian University hosted a Spirit-filled revival with Rev. Jeff
Keaton, founder and CEO of Renewanation, a non-profit organization committed
to the vision of offering every child a Christian worldview. Rev. Keaton
delivered powerful messages to the student body, faculty, and staff of Ohio
Christian University, focusing his messages on recommitting one's life to
Christ, seeking His
Ohio Christian University hosted a Spirit-filled revival with Rev. Jeff
Keaton, founder and CEO of Renewanation, a non-profit organization committed
to the vision of offering every child a