Last year, many students attended Citylight South church in Lincoln, but now a new club has brought that experience to Doane. Citylight U is a Christian club that meets every Tuesday at 8 p.m., in Nyrop Hall.
Citylight South College Director Trent Marshall says the mission of this club is to “see all students at Doane and beyond discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ.” Marshall mentions ways that Citylight U helps with this mission: discipling groups, teaching how to read the Bible, Citygroups and creating a Christian-centered community.
Specifically, Citygroups are male and female Bible studies that are hosted by Doane students. These studies consist of studying the Bible and hanging out with fellow Christians in a small-group setting.
When asked what makes this different from other Christian clubs on campus, Marshall says, “We don’t only have one weekly rhythm; we actually have two.” These “rhythms” consist of Citylight U gatherings on Tuesdays at 8 p.m., and Citygroups which, as mentioned, are student-led Bible studies.
“Citylight U gatherings are larger group gatherings for anyone to attend, these have musical worship,…a Bible teaching and hanging out afterwards,” Marshall said.
Marshall also notes that worship during the gathering makes Citylight U different from other Doane ministries.
Sophomore Tyshawn Miller is a Citylight U men’s leader. Miller says that he has “seen the innermost part of people’s lives.” Miller acknowledges that Citylight U has helped him build more vulnerable relationships with others and has helped deepen his faith.
Miller also notes that “anybody who wants to learn more about Jesus, anybody who is curious, [and] anybody who already has a relationship with Jesus,” is welcome to join the group.
Helina Cooper, a sophomore, attends Citylight U weekly. Similarly to Miller, Cooper says that Citylight U has helped her grow in her faith and have fellowship with college- aged Christians.
“Just having that connection with kids my own age has helped me grow a lot,” Cooper said.
