Todd Stancil

"We see this as a great opportunity to introduce people to UCM and what we believe Christ is doing through us," Campus Minister Todd Stancil said."It is also a good way to build good working relations with businesses in the community."

Students will taste a sample from each restaurant and rank their favorites on a ballot.Judges will then tabulate the results and announce the "Best Pizza in T-town" as voted by college students in the Tuscaloosa area.

UCM also held a similar event in Spring 2002 semester called the "Best Wings in T-town Contest."
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For additional information on the "BEST PIZZA IN T-TOWN CONTEST", visit www.bama.ua.edu/~ucm or contact Todd Stancil at (205)553-3001.

Todd Stancil, University of Alabama.

Information about the 2006 seminar will be presented by Todd Stancil, campus minister at the University of Alabama. Stancil is chairing a CCW board sub-committee for the 2006 NCMS and will give a full report at our business meeting at OU August 5.

But by then the church's campus minister, Todd Stancil, had involved them in the lives of the college students.Terry even had a part in the ministry's holiday musical "I was a Teenage Christmas Tree," his wife said, and had "just fallen in love with the young people."

The cost has not been set but campus minister for University Church of Christ, Todd Stancil said he expects it to be no more than $35.

"Retreats offer an escape from the daily routine of school," Stancil said."Students can get away and build a deeper fellowship with those who are strong in their Christian ministry and grow into a deeper relationship with God."

More information about UCM's gender separate retreats can be obtained by calling Stancil at 553-3001 or by e-mailing Stancil at todd@universitycofc.org.

Students who have no interest in taking a break from the vigorous academic schedule and have homework or work to get done on the weekends may opt for retreats during Spring Break.If this is the case, Baptist Campus Ministries and the Wesley Foundation have this week already planned.

Todd Stancil, campus minister at the University Church of Christ, said he thinks lawmakers are skating around the real issues.

"It's an embarrassment how the Legislature has slighted education programs," Stancil said."It seems sort of an end around gambling."

Stancil said he is not for gambling but said he saw how it worked in Georgia while he lived there.He said the Legislature brings up too many controversial issues without ever really letting voters have a say.

"Legislators are willing to play games without addressing real crisis," Stancil said.

Todd Stancil, University Church of Christ campus minister, said the weekend activities include whitewater rafting, listening to speaker Dusty Rush, worship time and group fellowship.
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"I'm looking to take a large number of college students who will be able to grow closer to Christ, build strong relationships and have a good time," Stancil said.

Stancil said he anticipates taking more than 80 college students to the retreat.He said 93 college students attended last year.The theme for this year's retreat is "Floating God's Rapids."

USA Raft, Inc. will be the river guide company.Stancil said he exclusively reserved the company for September 28.

The retreat is $69; however, scholarships are available.All college students are encouraged to come.

Stancil said UCM's principle is that they are "Christians who happen to be students, not students who happen to be Christians."

For more information on the UCM Whitewater Rafting Fall Retreat or the University Christian Ministry, contact Todd Stancil, 553-3001, or visit http://www.bama.ua.edu/~ucm/.

Campus minister Todd Stancil emphasizes that devos are visitor friendly times where UCM students invite friends, classmates, neighbors and co-workers.

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Stancil invited the UA Gospel Choir.Other special events include the annual "Best Wings in T-town Contest" in the spring and the "Best Pizza in T-town Contest" held in the fall.

UCM focuses not only on campus ministering, but also foreign missions.In addition to sponsoring a Christian project in Nigeria, many students have traveled to various countries.Student mission groups have traveled to several countries in Eastern Europe and the South Pacific Fiji Islands in order to share their message.

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Stancil said UCM is primarily three things - a family, a hospital and an army.A big part of what UCM does is minister to those who need friends and a home, those who are hurt and need help and those who need a church home and other Christians.

UCM's motto is that they are "Christians who happen to be students, not students who happen to be Christians."

Stancil said students from all religious backgrounds or no religious backgrounds are welcome.

UCM has 115 members for the fall 2002 semester.

Though the old church building may be a mystery to some, University Church of Christ and UCM members hope to reveal their message to many.

For more information, students can visit the UCM website at www.bama.ua.edu/~ucm.