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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T110000
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SUMMARY:Ignite - In the Midst Of Life's "Busyness"
DESCRIPTION:Throughout its history\, HCU has set aside special weeks in each academic year to provide additional opportunities to gather for extended worship\, powerful preaching\, practical wisdom for life\, and a renewed. passion in our discipleship to the Lord Jesus. Make plans now to participate in IGNITE!
URL:/news-and-events/event/ignite-in-the-midst-of-lifes-busyness/
LOCATION:Dunham Theater\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Life and Worship (CLW),HCU Events,Spiritual Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T190000
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SUMMARY:Ignite - In the Midst of the Unknown
DESCRIPTION:Throughout its history\, HCU has set aside special weeks in each academic year to provide additional opportunities to gather for extended worship\, powerful preaching\, practical wisdom for life\, and a renewed. passion in our discipleship to the Lord Jesus. Make plans now to participate in IGNITE!
URL:/news-and-events/event/ignite-in-the-midst-of-the-unknown/
LOCATION:Dunham Theater\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Life and Worship (CLW),HCU Events,Spiritual Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095512
CREATED:20250924T213528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T213528Z
UID:266543-1759402800-1759406400@hc.edu
SUMMARY:Ignite - In the Midst of Personal Weakness
DESCRIPTION:Throughout its history\, HCU has set aside special weeks in each academic year to provide additional opportunities to gather for extended worship\, powerful preaching\, practical wisdom for life\, and a renewed. passion in our discipleship to the Lord Jesus. Make plans now to participate in IGNITE!
URL:/news-and-events/event/ignite-in-the-midst-of-personal-weakness/
LOCATION:Dunham Theater\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Life and Worship (CLW),HCU Events,Spiritual Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095512
CREATED:20250924T213750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T213750Z
UID:266545-1759419000-1759422600@hc.edu
SUMMARY:Ignite - In the Midst of the Waiting Season
DESCRIPTION:Throughout its history\, HCU has set aside special weeks in each academic year to provide additional opportunities to gather for extended worship\, powerful preaching\, practical wisdom for life\, and a renewed. passion in our discipleship to the Lord Jesus. Make plans now to participate in IGNITE!
URL:/news-and-events/event/ignite-in-the-midst-of-the-waiting-season/
LOCATION:Dunham Theater\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Life and Worship (CLW),HCU Events,Spiritual Life
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T115000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095512
CREATED:20250226T060211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T060153Z
UID:263762-1759921200-1759924200@hc.edu
SUMMARY:Wednesday Convocation
DESCRIPTION:We Believe in the Holy Spirit with Ben Blackwell.
URL:/news-and-events/event/wednesday-convocation-11/
LOCATION:Belin Chapel and Recital Hall\, United States
CATEGORIES:HCU Events,Spiritual Life
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T115000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095512
CREATED:20250226T060211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T060153Z
UID:263763-1759921200-1759924200@hc.edu
SUMMARY:Wednesday Convocation
DESCRIPTION:We Believe in the Holy Spirit with Ben Blackwell.
URL:/news-and-events/event/wednesday-convocation-12/
LOCATION:Dunham Theater\, United States
CATEGORIES:HCU Events,Spiritual Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095512
CREATED:20250916T221636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T225854Z
UID:266372-1759951800-1759960800@hc.edu
SUMMARY:Freud's Last Session
DESCRIPTION:What happens when Sigmund Freud meets C.S. Lewis on the eve of WWII? Faith\, doubt\, wit and humanity collide in Freud’s Last Session.  \nJoin us for College Night with A.D. Players at The George Theater!  Whether you’re a fan of history\, philosophy\, or just great storytelling\, this play by Mark St. Germain will keep you on the edge of your seat. It’s an unforgettable theatrical experience that will leave you thinking long after the final curtain falls. Don’t miss this battle of ideas—a conversation so powerful\, it will change the way you see the world. \nSpecial promotional tickets are available for the October 8th performance with code HCU15. Join us after for a talkback with HCU Professor Nathaniel Marino.
URL:/news-and-events/event/freuds-last-session/
LOCATION:Houston\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Arts,HCU Events,Spiritual Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095512
CREATED:20250226T060211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T163709Z
UID:263764-1760036400-1760040000@hc.edu
SUMMARY:Thursday Convocation
DESCRIPTION:A. O. Collins Week: “Aslan at 75: Reflections pm C.S. Lewis’s Christological Imagination” with Dr. Michael Ward in Belin Chapel.  \nPlease note the new time for the Belin Convocation is 7pm.
URL:/news-and-events/event/thursday-convocation-6/
LOCATION:Dunham Theater\, United States
CATEGORIES:HCU Events,Spiritual Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T115000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095512
CREATED:20250226T060211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T060127Z
UID:263765-1760526000-1760529000@hc.edu
SUMMARY:Wednesday Convocation
DESCRIPTION:  \nCONVO: “Poured Out: Poured Out for the World” with Omar Garcia \nIn this part of our Full series\, we’ll reflect on the truth that the Holy Spirit was poured out not only for the Church’s comfort—but for the Church’s commission. Empowered by the Spirit\, we are sent into the world for the sake of the nations\, so that every tribe\, tongue\, and people might know the Lamb who was slain. Come and be stirred up as our guest speaker Omar Garcia reminds us of the joyful marching orders entrusted to us by our King—to partner with Him as He claims the inheritance due His Name. \nOmar Garcia has served as Missions Pastor at Kingsland Baptist Church in Katy\, Texas\, since 2005\, leading global efforts to reach the unreached and serve the vulnerable. Kingsland’s Go Beyond Missions ministry mobilizes thousands each year to live out the gospel—locally and globally. Omar and his wife Cheryl have been married for 45 years and enjoy time with their family and exploring God’s creation in Big Bend and beyond. You can follow Omar’s missions work and adventures at GoBeyond.blog\, ExploreTexas.blog\, and BibleTeachingNotes.blog. \n 
URL:/news-and-events/event/wednesday-convocation-13/
LOCATION:Belin Chapel and Recital Hall\, United States
CATEGORIES:HCU Events,Spiritual Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T115000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095512
CREATED:20250226T060212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T060128Z
UID:263766-1760526000-1760529000@hc.edu
SUMMARY:Wednesday Convocation
DESCRIPTION:CONVO: “Poured Out: Poured Out for the World” with Omar Garcia \nIn this part of our Full series\, we’ll reflect on the truth that the Holy Spirit was poured out not only for the Church’s comfort—but for the Church’s commission. Empowered by the Spirit\, we are sent into the world for the sake of the nations\, so that every tribe\, tongue\, and people might know the Lamb who was slain. Come and be stirred up as our guest speaker Omar Garcia reminds us of the joyful marching orders entrusted to us by our King—to partner with Him as He claims the inheritance due His Name. \nOmar Garcia has served as Missions Pastor at Kingsland Baptist Church in Katy\, Texas\, since 2005\, leading global efforts to reach the unreached and serve the vulnerable. Kingsland’s Go Beyond Missions ministry mobilizes thousands each year to live out the gospel—locally and globally. Omar and his wife Cheryl have been married for 45 years and enjoy time with their family and exploring God’s creation in Big Bend and beyond. You can follow Omar’s missions work and adventures at GoBeyond.blog\, ExploreTexas.blog\, and BibleTeachingNotes.blog. \n  \n 
URL:/news-and-events/event/wednesday-convocation-14/
LOCATION:Dunham Theater\, United States
CATEGORIES:HCU Events,Spiritual Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095512
CREATED:20250226T060212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T060141Z
UID:263767-1760628600-1760632200@hc.edu
SUMMARY:Thursday Convocation
DESCRIPTION:BELIN CONVO with Chris Lampson  \nFully Devoted: Experiencing Fullness Through Freedom from Idolatry\nIn Ezekiel 14:1-11\, the prophet explains to Israel that their estrangement from God and their suffering in captivity are the result of the “idols of their hearts” – their failure to love and trust God with all their hearts. To experience the fullness of abundant life that Jesus promised\, we\, too\, must first find freedom from the idols of our hearts. \nCome hear from Chris Lampson\, HCU’s website developer in the Marketing department\, as he shares this message and his testimony. \nFocus will be leading worship at this Belin Convocation service.
URL:/news-and-events/event/thursday-convocation-7/
LOCATION:Belin Chapel and Recital Hall\, United States
CATEGORIES:HCU Events,Spiritual Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T115000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095512
CREATED:20250226T060212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T060133Z
UID:263768-1761130800-1761133800@hc.edu
SUMMARY:Wednesday Convocation
DESCRIPTION:“Poured Out: Poured Out for the Vulnerable” with Dr. Albert Reyes \nWednesday\, October 22\, 11:00 a.m. \nDunham Theater \nWe are honored to welcome Dr. Albert L. Reyes\, as our guest speaker in our Full series! Dr. Reyes will be exploring the ministry of mercy to “the least of these”—the hungry\, the oppressed\, the stranger\, the orphan\, and the widow. Come ready to be challenged and encouraged by this call to embody the heart of Christ—poured out in mercy for the sake of the vulnerable. \nDr. Albert L. Reyes is the CEO of Buckner International\, one of the nation’s oldest and most respected Christian ministries dedicated to serving vulnerable children\, families\, and senior adults. With decades of leadership experience in ministry\, education\, and nonprofit work\, Dr. Reyes has also served as a university president\, church pastor\, and global advocate for mercy and justice. He is the author of several books\, including The Jesus Agenda\, Hope Now\, and his newest release\, Never Alone. He and his wife Belinda have three adult sons and are active members of Park Cities Baptist Church in Dallas.
URL:/news-and-events/event/wednesday-convocation-15/
LOCATION:Belin Chapel and Recital Hall\, United States
CATEGORIES:HCU Events,Spiritual Life
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T115000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095512
CREATED:20250226T060212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T060133Z
UID:263769-1761130800-1761133800@hc.edu
SUMMARY:Wednesday Convocation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:/news-and-events/event/wednesday-convocation-16/
LOCATION:Dunham Theater\, United States
CATEGORIES:HCU Events,Spiritual Life
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095512
CREATED:20250226T060213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T060136Z
UID:263770-1761233400-1761237000@hc.edu
SUMMARY:Thursday Convocation
DESCRIPTION:BELIN CONVO: “Finding the Last Hidden Peoples” with IMB P3000 Team \nThursday\, October 23\, 3:30 p.m. \nBelin Chapel \nThe International Mission Board’s Project 3000 team will share about what God is doing among groups of people in the world that have the least access to the gospel. The P-3000 Team aims to send 300 missionary explorers to understand better who these people groups are and to ensure every people group has access to the gospel. Come and consider ways you might be a part of this pioneering ministry. \nFocus will be leading worship at this Belin Convocation service.
URL:/news-and-events/event/thursday-convocation-8/
LOCATION:Belin Chapel and Recital Hall\, United States
CATEGORIES:HCU Events,Spiritual Life
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T115000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095512
CREATED:20250226T060213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T060128Z
UID:263771-1761735600-1761738600@hc.edu
SUMMARY:Wednesday Convocation
DESCRIPTION:Founders’ Day with Ramiro Peña \nAn HCU tradition is to celebrate the anniversary of the University’s founding on November 15\, 1960 at a Convocation in the middle of the fall semester. This is an opportunity to be reminded of the Christian convictions and missions that motivated our founders to courageously work and sacrificially give to start a new institution of higher education in Houston. It also gives us a moment to thank God for the gift that HCU is to each of us and to challenge us to faithfully steward the HCU legacy that has been entrusted to us. \nEach year we invite a distinguished alumnus or guest to address us in Convocation on this theme\, and this year we have the honor of hearing from the current chairman of the HCU Board of Trustees\, Rev. Ramiro Peña. Rev. Peña is the pastor of Christ the King Baptist Church in Waco\, Texas as well as a former administrator and regent at Baylor University. He has served as Special Court Master and Mediator for the 66th Judicial District Court of Texas and also served as a member of both the White House Commission on Hispanic Prosperity and the White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative during the first Trump Administration.
URL:/news-and-events/event/wednesday-convocation-17/
LOCATION:Belin Chapel and Recital Hall\, United States
CATEGORIES:HCU Events,Spiritual Life
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T115000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095512
CREATED:20250226T060213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T060128Z
UID:263772-1761735600-1761738600@hc.edu
SUMMARY:Wednesday Convocation
DESCRIPTION:Founders’ Day with Ramiro Peña \nAn HCU tradition is to celebrate the anniversary of the University’s founding on November 15\, 1960 at a Convocation in the middle of the fall semester. This is an opportunity to be reminded of the Christian convictions and missions that motivated our founders to courageously work and sacrificially give to start a new institution of higher education in Houston. It also gives us a moment to thank God for the gift that HCU is to each of us and to challenge us to faithfully steward the HCU legacy that has been entrusted to us. \nEach year we invite a distinguished alumnus or guest to address us in Convocation on this theme\, and this year we have the honor of hearing from the current chairman of the HCU Board of Trustees\, Rev. Ramiro Peña. Rev. Peña is the pastor of Christ the King Baptist Church in Waco\, Texas as well as a former administrator and regent at Baylor University. He has served as Special Court Master and Mediator for the 66th Judicial District Court of Texas and also served as a member of both the White House Commission on Hispanic Prosperity and the White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative during the first Trump Administration.
URL:/news-and-events/event/wednesday-convocation-18/
LOCATION:Dunham Theater\, United States
CATEGORIES:HCU Events,Spiritual Life
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095512
CREATED:20250226T060213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T060136Z
UID:263773-1761838200-1761841800@hc.edu
SUMMARY:Thursday Convocation
DESCRIPTION:Spanish Convocation with Alex Martinez \nWe are excited to invite Alex Martinez to speak for out final Spanish Convocation of the Fall 2025 semester! Alex is the Pastor of Latino Ministry at Christ the King Presbyterian Church. He will be speaking from Acts 8:1-8 on how the church\, filled by the Holy Spirit despite being persecuted and dispersed\, are able to listen\, obey\, and rejoice in preaching the good news of the gospel. \nFocus will be leading worship in Spanish at this Belin Convocation service.
URL:/news-and-events/event/thursday-convocation-9/
LOCATION:Belin Chapel and Recital Hall\, United States
CATEGORIES:HCU Events,Spiritual Life
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