Whether you're already connected to a small group or just getting to know Cru, join us for some free food, yard games, and dancing as we celebrate the beginning of the year!
Fall Getaway
October 27-28, 2023
One of the can't miss events of fall semester is our annual Fall Getaway! Together we'll head to Round Lake Christian Camp for a weekend of worship, talks from the Bible, time in community and tons of fun. It's a great way to meet new friends, connect with old ones, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Save the date and be on the lookout for more details!
Freshman Leadership Team (FLT) exists to give freshmen the opportunity to meet other freshmen involved with Cru and to form community around pursuing Jesus, to grow as followers of Christ, and to take more ownership of the movement of Cru at Ohio State.
At FLT, we will hangout, have fun, do life together, grow in our understanding of leadership, and most importantly, discover how the good news of the Gospel applies to our daily lives! If you are a freshman, we hope to see you there!
Cru Winter Conference
December 28, 2023 - January 1, 2024
The Aruna Run
2023 Date TBA
On Campus at Ohio State
The Aruna Project brings and sustains freedom through employment marked by holistic care to sexually exploited women in India. Run and raise money for a specific enslaved woman by name to help bring and sustain her freedom.
Because the we believe so strongly in the mission of Aruna, each year we host an Aruna Run that is open to the public to raise money for the Aruna Project.
Freshman Overnight
January, 27 2023
Meet new Friends and Learn about Cru!
Freshman overnight is an event where freshmen from Ohio State and Columbus State come together for 18 hours to have fun, get to know each other, learn about Cru, and hear some wisdom from upperclassmen. You don't want to miss it!Feel free to reach out to a small group leader, staff member, or the website connect form if you have questions!
Spring Retreat
April 2024
Spring Retreat is one of our most cherished traditions. Together we'll head to Round Lake Christian Camp for a weekend of worship, talks from seniors in our movement, time in community and tons of fun. It's a great way to celebrate the year, reflect on God's faithfulness, grow, meet new friends, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Save the date and be on the lookout for more details!Men's and Women's Events
Check back for more info on 2024 Men's/Women's Events
Men's Night 2023
February 17, 2023 @ 7pm
Men's night is a time for men all over campus to grow closer to one another and to God through sharing a meal together, talks about God, reflection, conversation and fun. Come with us for a night of fun and growth! Men's Night will take place at New Life Church, Gahanna: 3690 N Stygler Rd
Women's Night 2023
February 17, 2023 @ 6pm
Women's night is a time when women all over campus come together to seek the Lord and reflect and share with each other. Through activities, breakout sessions, and time to hang out and connect, come with us to grow in our faith and become closer God and to other women in Cru! This year's women's overnight will take place at Vertical Church: 1290 Old Henderson Rd.
Feeling the Aftershocks
Seeking Emotional and Spiritual Health in a Post-Pandemic World.
Join us for this special event on Thursday, September 30 at 8pm in Independence Hall 100.
Some might say that our experience of the COVID-19 pandemic has felt like an earthquake.The ground has shifted underneath us. We can feel unsettled as we seek to understand what has happened to us. Join respected psychiatrist, Curt Thompson MD, as he discusses the effects of this pandemic on us, and how we might pursue emotional and spiritual health in our new reality.Community Weekend
Gathering in groups of 10 or less to connect and have fun in Community.
March 19 &20, 2021
During the weekend each part of campus (North, South, West, Greek, C-State) will be organizing opportunities for you to gather safely to meet new people, connect with friends, and have fun as a community. Check with your small group leader or a staff person on your part of campus for more info.
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