Greetings George Fox!
We are excited to continue this week’s “Thriving Together” Spiritual Well-being Challenge (June 19-24). Participation in the challenge is voluntary. How you participate is up to you.
At the end of the week, you’ll have the option of filling out a response form to enter a drawing for a gift. Have a great week!
– The George Fox Wellness Committee
Join Paul Anderson and others this evening (Tuesday) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Friendsview or on Zoom for the final session of his Following Jesus short course, focusing on chapters 6 and 7 of his book: “Blessed are the Peacemakers and Testifying to the Truth.”
You can watch on Zoom here (passcode: FJSC). Contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Welcome to the third week of the “Thriving Together” Wellness Challenge.
Today, as part of our emphasis on spiritual wellness, take time to create art or write in a journal to process what positive changes you would like to see in the world and what you can do to help. Think about how your community, country or the world can change for the better. Use the questions below to guide your artmaking or writing.
Bring your concerns to Christ today, praying for restoration in these places.
You are invited to come share in a retirement celebration this Wednesday, June 21, as we honor Dan Schutter for his years of service to George Fox and plant services. We’ll meet from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. that afternoon in the Thomas Center’s break room.
Feel free to contact Mark Stone at mstone@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Join registered dietitian Kayla and professional chef Tim for an online session on how make vegan chile relleno and jicama slaw. Register online for this class and receive an email with the access link.
The session will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday, June 19.
At an upcoming community meeting, we would like to highlight the large and small ways our community has demonstrated our three core values that help us achieve our mission.
Our values as a university are:
Can you provide an example of how you or your department has lived out one of our values? We’re primarily looking for successful examples, but we’re also interested in celebrating calculated risk taking, even if it didn’t achieve the intended goal. Your example can be something you did, someone else did, or your department did as a whole.
Please send your example to Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu so we can share at our next community meeting.
Hard things happen in life and sometimes, when we get knocked down, it’s harder to get back on our feet than we would like.
In an upcoming webinar, hosted by the Providence Health Plan, we’ll explain the commonly used terms “trauma” and “PTSD” and how they impact our lives. The Preparation and Growth Model will be introduced, and we’ll share important steps for healing in the face of trauma and strategies to build resilience should challenges come your way.
The session is scheduled from 9 to 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 27. Feel free to register for the webinar, titled “Finding Hope and Healing in the Face of Trauma,” here.
When registering, please use the access code PHPCOMM, PHPASO, PHPPSJH or PHPPEBB. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing information about joining the webinar.
Today is our annual Day of Prayer. The purpose of this day is for us as the employee community to begin the 2023-24 year prayerfully attentive to God’s presence this past year, while also discerning God’s direction for the upcoming year.
The university pastors have created a prayer guide and a devotional video for you to use, should you find it helpful. As you put down work and silence electronics, we pray that your soul is refreshed as you seek God’s direction for your life and our community.
Tomorrow (Wednesday) is our annual Day of Prayer. The purpose of this day is for us as the employee community to begin the 2023-24 year prayerfully attentive to God’s presence this past year, while also discerning God’s direction for the upcoming year.
The university pastors have created a prayer guide and a devotional video for you to use, should you find it helpful. As you put down work and silence electronics, we pray that your soul is refreshed as you seek God’s direction for your life and our community.
The George Fox University Wellness Committee is hosting a physical activity team competition this summer! Follow these simple steps to participate:
Have questions? Feel free to contact Mary Imboden at mimboden@georgefox.edu.
At an upcoming community meeting, we’re interested in highlighting the large and small ways our community has demonstrated our three core values that help us achieve our mission.
Our values as a university are:
Can you provide an example of how you or your department has lived out one of our values? We’re primarily looking for successful examples, but we’re also interested in celebrating calculated risk taking, even if it didn’t achieve the intended goal. Your example can be something you did, someone else did, or your department did as a whole.
Please contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu to share your example(s).
Do you ever feel like you are struggling to thrive? Recent studies show that 40% of us are feeling burnt out, but there is hope.
Join us to learn the powerful impact of discovering and living by your values and receive practical insights about how to get past barriers that can leave us feeling unfulfilled and drained. Feel free to register today for a Providence Health Plan-hosted webinar, “Staying Refreshed and Preventing Burnout.” The session is scheduled from 10 to 10:30 a.m. this Thursday, June 15.
When registering, please use the access code PHPCOMM, PHPASO, PHPPSJH or PHPPEBB. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing information about joining the webinar.
The George Fox YouTube channel has new content all summer! Check out our recent YouTube videos, including our “Meet the Major” series. Go here to watch our latest video and subscribe today.
Help us reach 5K subscribers by subscribing and sharing our channel! Questions? Contact Amanda Howard at ahoward@georgefox.edu.
Homeownership starts well before the contracts are signed; preparation is one of the keys to a smooth home-buying process. In an upcoming Canopy webinar session, we’ll cover all major pre-purchase topics such as budgeting, the down payment, credit reports, debt-to-income ratios, and the mortgage lending process.
Join us for one of two meeting times:
You can register here. Feel free to contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The Bridge Cafe is open from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for lunch Monday through Friday. Tomorrow (Tuesday), our weekly special will be tacos al pastor. We’ll follow that up with Philly cheesesteak sandwiches this Thursday, June 15, made to order outside on the patio.
On both days we will also have the Bridge Barbecue available with burgers and hot dogs made fresh.
Please visit this link to see our other menu offerings, and contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Hello, fellow wellness enthusiasts!
Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes the promise of sunny days, outdoor adventures, and lots of delicious food. As part of our ongoing commitment to promoting wellness in the workplace, the wellness committee is excited to announce our second weekly challenge: healthy summer recipes!
Here’s how it works: For the week of June 12, we’ll be asking you to submit your favorite healthy summer recipe along with a picture of the finished meal. Whether it’s a refreshing salad, a zesty grilled veggie dish, or a fruity smoothie bowl, we want to see what you’re cooking up in your kitchens this season.
To participate, simply submit this form with the recipe, a photo, and a brief description of why you love it. We’ll be featuring your submissions in a future digital cookbook, so don’t be shy. After we have gathered all the submissions, we will be drawing for prizes.
Not only will this challenge inspire you to try new, healthy recipes, but it’s also a great way to connect with your colleagues and share your love of good food. Plus, who knows – you might just discover your new go-to summer dish!
So, dust off those aprons, fire up the grill, and get cooking. We can’t wait to see what you come up with.
Happy cooking!
– The Wellness Committee
Healthy cooking and eating does not need to be overwhelming. Let’s break down the kitchen basics to make healthy cooking as easy as possible.
Learn about recommended tools, ingredients and preparation tips to lower the stress, save time and enjoy healthier meals. Join us for a live webinar on Wednesday, June 14, from noon to 12:30 p.m. You can click here to register.
Thank you for participating in the Kindness Challenge! Whether it was a single day or more, your effort to intentionally challenge yourself to do a little more than you normally would made a difference.
We hope that this week has been a reminder of the power of kindness and positivity. As we wrap up the challenge for this week, we would love to hear about your experiences. Please take a few minutes to fill out this Google Form and let us know how it went. Thank you!
Please be sure to complete the response form so we include your name into the drawing this week!
Next Week’s Challenge
Looking ahead, get ready for next week’s wellness challenge that will leave your taste buds tingling! Join us as we embark on a journey of healthy summer recipes, where you can submit your favorite culinary creations alongside a photo to be featured in our digital cookbook.
Don’t miss out on the chance to win exciting prizes, so start planning your go-to summer dish now!
Don’t forget to mark Wednesday, June 14, on your calendar for the university’s annual Day of Prayer.
We are setting this day aside for university employees to spend their usual work hours in prayer and spiritual retreat. You may do so on campus, off campus, in your home, or at an alternative site.
So, why a Day of Prayer? This helps us begin the 2023-24 year prayerfully attentive to how God was present this past year while also discerning his direction for the year ahead. As a Christ-centered university, we have the opportunity to intentionally seek God, remembering that we are stewards – caretakers of this place that belongs to God, seeking the Holy Spirit’s wisdom, and trusting God as we enter into a new year.
The second Wednesday of June has been designated by George Fox to be a day dedicated to prayer. The Office for Spiritual Life will send out materials before June 14 to guide your time as needed.
Hello again, George Fox colleagues! We hope your week is going well and that you’re enjoying the Kindness Challenge.
If you haven’t already, it’s not too late to spread some joy and positivity around campus, your home and community. Remember, small acts of kindness can make a big impact. Let’s continue to lift each other up and make this a great week.
You will be given a response form at the end of the challenge to fill in to be included in a gift drawing! If you have any activities you really enjoyed and want to share, there will be a place to do so in the response form.
“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees!” -Amelia Earhart
