The Spike: or, Victoria University College Review, June 1923

Christian Union

Christian Union

The work of this year began under the great impetus given by a most successful conference held at Solway at Christmas-time, where thirty-eight students represented our branch.

The Bible Study groups are working steadily, the study book being "Jesus in the Records," by Sharman. The membership is over 90, and more members are expected to join up.

The Students' One-day Conference at Breaker Bay was most enjoyable. A beautiful sunny day and a good attendance made anything but a great success impossible. Two addresses, one from Miss Moncrieff, the other from Mr. Tremewan, were much appreciated. We can recommend these gatherings to any student who wishes to spend a profitable day, both physically and mentally.

We have been exceptionally fortunate in having the use of the beautiful residence of Mr. Allan, at Muritai, for week-end "retreats." Several of these were held during the first term, both for men and women students. It is at gatherings such as these that we learn the value of comradeship, and here are sown the seeds of deeper spiritual thought which, we believe, will grow and mature as life sends its showers of experience.

A special service was arranged by the Otago C.U. during the last Tournament. This proved to be an innovation of great value. Mr. J. Davidson represented Victoria College in the service.

Arrangements for the raising of funds for the ensuing year are well in hand, and are producing excellent results so far. We believe that the Christian Union will be on a better financial basis this year than it has been for many years past.

Finally, we should like to appeal to students to take a deeper interest in the Christian Union. After all, there is nothing which affects a man's life so widely as his religious experience.