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"Draw near to God and he will draw near to you..." - James 4:8a

Christian Union Day and Night promotes spiritual strengthening in Christians across America. Through prayer, humility in fasting, repentance, evangelism and dedication to His ways as revealed in His word, Christians around our country are asking God to have mercy and bring about the greatest revival the nation has ever seen.

Past Events

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Wednesday, March 18th - Sunday, April 26th, 2020
Christian Union Day and Night led a 40-day initiative of prayer, fasting and repentance to meet the threat of the Coronavirus. To read up to date communication regarding Christian Union's response to the Coronavirus, click here.

In times of crises, God desires that His people examine themselves and repent of everything displeasing to Him. We are to repent on behalf of ourselves and American Christianity which is largely self-indulgent and does not seek the Lord in holiness or wholehearted devotion. First-century Christians prayed and read the Scriptures every morning and evening, and fasted twice a week. Meanwhile, American Christians spend little energy seeking God and the church is therefore largely powerless. Most Christians don’t give at least ten percent of their income even though we are the richest country in the history of the world, and we pollute ourselves through movies and our own engagement with sexual immorality.

We abstained from food in various forms, praying and repenting of sin, starting Wednesday, March 18th through Sunday, April 26th 2020.

Each morning of the fast, participants received a special emailed devotion to keep you motivated to pray and fast as we face the trial of COVID-19. Perhaps this is a time when God desires to bring national revival as the attention of millions is disrupted from normal daily activities.

Visit www.dayandnight.org for more information.

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Monday, January 20 - Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Christians joined across America in a ten-day fast (fasting from food). Participants followed the example of men and women of Scripture who humbled themselves and sought the Lord through fasting. Our country needs the spiritual renewal that only God can bring. May He hear our cry and answer!

Starting on Monday, January 20, 2020, participants sought God through the biblical practice of fasting. Some chose to fast from all foods for the entire ten days—drinking only liquids—while some decided to fast one or two meals each day. For some, health limitations will require a different type of fast (see fasting resources). 

Participants received a special devotional by email each morning of the fast offering encouragement as participants devoted themselves to the Lord in humility through fasting. Our theme for this fast was “Undefiled,” and the ten daily devotions drew from the example of Daniel, a man of God who refused to conform to the ungodly culture in which he lived.

May God draw near and bring spiritual renewal to us and to our nation as we seek Him through prayer and fasting!

The Christian Union Conference on Faith and Action

Do you attend one of these schools: Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, University of Pennsylvania or Yale? 

Students from these schools joined us for an amazing weekend of worship, prayer, speakers, small groups, fellowship, seminars and more from February 22-24, 2019.

What does it mean to be “Courageous in the ways of the Lord”? How does this look in your studies? Your friendships? Your future?

The Nexus conference looked at courage in all of these areas, focusing on vocation. Students learned how to lead in their networks as they serve others like Christ. Students connected with industry professionals and learned from their experience in specific fields of study.

Plenary Sessions

Matt Bennett challenged the audience through addressing evangelism and revival with wisdom shared from the Scriptures. Dr. Jimmy Lin encouraged students to be bold as you operate as a Christian in your vocation. Eric Metaxas inspired you to speak up for truth seen in God’s word. Baroness Cox urged you to stand for others and justice as you interact in the world.

Click here to watch the plenary speakers from Nexus 2019. 

Breakouts

Students had the opportunity to expand their knowledge with the guidance of Christian leaders, who encouraged them to consider issues in light of God’s Word. Students discussed topics such as leadership, evangelism, revival, sexuality, and the supernatural with subject-matter experts and leading Christian thinkers.

Vocational Panels

Students were able to glean insights from experienced professionals in industries including: The Academy, Applied Sciences, Business Ventures, Law & Government, Non-Profit Engagement, and Communications & Media.

Prayer

As we draw near to God, He promises to draw near to us. Prayer is the means by which we receive from God and are empowered to intercede on behalf of others. At Nexus, students participated in life-changing and powerful times of prayer, not only in plenary sessions, but also in the 24-hour prayer room. Students prayed with fellow students from across campuses.

Fellowship and Networking

Being courageous in the ways of the Lord does not mean working alone, but instead by building groups, networks, and bodies of believers gathering together for fellowship, breaking bread and prayer. As a network, Christians can amplify the power for cultural change.  At Nexus there were opportunities to meet and spend time with fellow believers from across nine campuses and go deep in prayer and relationships. Through small groups students forged new friendships that will last beyond the conference and (with God’s help) in years to come.

SpokenWord

God’s Word is living and active. Students were inspired by fellow students, who memorized and performed spoken word pieces taken directly from Scripture. A time of joy and celebration, SpokenWord is one of the unique highlights of the Nexus Conference. Click here to watch. 

Learn more at the Nexus 2019 website >

Contact your campus Ministry Team with any questions.

*Update*
The early conferences occurred every third year. This allowed students involved in a Christian Union ministry to have an opportunity to attend at some point in their college careers. From 2016 to 2019, Nexus was held annually, but after careful evaluation, input from a variety of leaders, and in light of ministry objectives, the role and frequency of Nexus is being re-imagined.

No decision has been made about the date of the next Nexus Conference, but it will not be held in 2020.

 

June 22 - June 23, 2018, New York City 

The CU Cities Conference 2018 convened graduate students and diverse professionals, from recent graduates to seasoned pros, from across industries, to explore compelling ideas about faith and its relevance to every facet of our lives. Graduates of Columbia, Dartmouth, Harvard, University of Pennslyvania, Princeton and Yale explored their role in becoming Christian leaders. Click here to watch the videos and click here to listen to the audio from the conference. 

Katie Lentz, CU New York young professional: “The most impactful thing about this conference was the coming together of a network of people striving towards the same goal. It was so encouraging to gather with Christians from this city and other cities with the same Christ-centered personal mission in the workplace.”

Photo Gallery
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Learn and Grow  

For Students

Christian Union offers students a range of unique summer opportunities for spiritual growth and ministry. International projects will visit Uganda, Brazil, and Israel this summer. 

*Update: Due to COVID-19, currently we have no plans for any trips abroad.*

Learn more at CUthisSummer.org >

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For Alumni, Family & Friends

You are invited to join Christian Union leaders, staff, alumni, friends, and ministry partners (and their families) for the Christian Union Summer Getaway. We gather at the beautiful CAMP-of-the-WOODS, in the Adirondack Mountains in Upstate New York, for a week of spiritual and physical refreshment.

*Update: Due to COVID-19, we do not have plans regarding the summer of 2022 at this time, please check back for more information.*

Learn more at www.CUSummerGetaway.org >

Summer Opportunities

Summer Opportunities for Students

Christian Union offers a range of unique summer opportunities for students involved in Christian Union ministries. In 2019, international projects included opportunities to go to Israel and Uganda. Closer to home, in Lake George, New York, students interested in deepening their Christian worldview gathered for a two-week summer session called the Lake George Course on Christian thought.

Due to COVID-19, all trips were canceled in 2020 and 2021. No trips have been planned for 2022. Check back here for updates regarding trips. To learn more visit: CUthisSummer.com >

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Below are instructions on how to make a gift through the mail, by phone, online, or by wire transfer.

Mail

Please make checks payable to Christian Union.
If you are designating the gift, indicate it on the memo line. Examples include one of the campuses where Christian Union operates (e.g. ministry at Brown, Dartmouth, Harvard) or a special campaign.

Mail your check to:
19 Vandeventer Avenue
Princeton, New Jersey 08542

Phone

Charge by phone: (609) 688-1700, Option 2

Web

Use our convenient online donation form.

Wire Transfer

Step 1: Initiate Transfer

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For final credit to Christian Union account: 2X7-02131


Step 2: Notify Christian Union

Note: To ensure accurate handling, please send a confirming email to giving@ChristianUnion.org with the following information:

• Date that Christian Union should expect the wire transfer
• Dollar amount
• Sending organization
• Gift designation, if any (e.g. ministry at Brown, Dartmouth, Harvard)

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For Assistance

If you need assistance with any of these giving opportunities, call a donor representative at: 1-609-688-1700 Option 2 or email at: giving@christianunion.org. 

If you wish to send a check please send it to the following address:  

19 Vandeventer Avenue
Princeton, NJ 08542

Annual Reports, Financial Statements, Policies

Christian Union is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation and a member of Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA). 

The mission of the ECFA is helping Christ-centered organizations earn the public's trust through developing and maintaining accountability standards and God-honoring ethical practices. Christian Union complies with ECFA's Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship™ in keeping with the Apostle Paul's commendation for all effort in 2 Corinthians 8:21, "For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men."

We have achieved the Guide Star Platinum participation level again -- we're committed to the highest level of transparency. Read more here.

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Annual Reports 

See past Annual Reports. You will have the option to download the report. 

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Audited Financial Statements

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Policies

Conflict of Interest
Document Retention Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Donation Disclosure
Donor Privacy Policy

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For Assistance

Call 1-609-688-1700 Option 2

Contact Christian Union by email Giving@ChristianUnion.org or write to: 

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Reflections on Cultivating Humility

Christian Union invites you to take part in supporting this ministry through both fasting and prayer.

As we invite the Lord to change the nation, we first give attention to our own hearts. Fasting has fallen out of fashion among many in the Western church, which is a tragedy given its ability to help humble the one who fasts, attracting the presence of God through the filling of the Holy Spirit.

The following is a brief overview of scriptural fasting, and the strong rationale for seeking to develop deeper humility through this until-recent-times typical Christian practice.

God alone rules the universe, and strongly opposes all who seek to usurp His role. It was because of pride, the desire to be like the Most High, that Satan was thrown out of heaven (Isaiah 14:12-20).

Peter makes plain God's opposition to the arrogant: "God opposes the proud, but shows favor to the humble" (1 Peter 5:5).

Arrogance is repellent to God and He doesn't want anything to do with it. Pride repulses God and, just as powerfully, humility delights Him and attracts His presence.

Fasting is not the only thing in the Christian life that contributes toward the development of humility, but it is vital to the Christian life and should be practiced regularly by those who seek after God.

There are countless examples in the Scriptures of devout men and women humbling themselves before God with fasting:

• Moses fasted for 40 days and then another 40 days
• Elijah fasted for 40 days
• Nehemiah fasted for 120 days
• Mordecai, Esther and thousands of Jews in the Persian Empire fasted for 70 days, and some went without both food and water for 3 days of that fast
• Ezra fasted
• John the Baptist fasted
• Anna the prophetess fasted
• the Apostles and first elders fasted
• All Christians in the first-century church

Fasting is not the only thing in the Christian life that contributes toward the development of humility, but it is vital to the Christian life!

Fasting, simply put, is going without food and perhaps liquids, for a definitive period of time to humble oneself before God. It is sometimes accompanied by mourning and grieving. 

When fasting is mentioned in the Bible, it usually meant going without food during the day and then eating only in the evening, unless the Scriptures specifically say otherwise. For instance, Moses' fast was without food or water— a supernatural fast that should only be undertaken if a person has received a direct revelation from God.

Many Christians around the world fast regularly, and so did many in church history. We know from a first century document called the Didache that it was the regular practice of Christians in the first century to fast every Wednesday and Friday until 3 p.m. This was the universal practice of first-century Christians. John Wesley, the founder of Methodism in the 18th century, believed in the necessity of fasting so powerfully that he would not ordain anyone to the ministry who did not fast every Wednesday and Friday.

The first-century Christians fasted because Jesus expected them to fast. When Jesus was directly asked about fasting, He explained there was no need for His disciples to fast when He was still with them, but there would be need to fast when He left (Matthew 9:14-15). Jesus even gives instructions about how to fast: Christians should do it in a way that does not bring attention to themselves (Matthew 6:16-18).

Note how the verses say "when you fast" not "if you fast." It was never suggested that Christians should not fast; rather, their fasting should be in stark contrast to the way the Pharisees fasted.

Fasting helps develop humility and a longing after God because the lack of food causes you to recognize your humanity and need for God for everything in life. Because of this, fasting helps increase fervency in prayer, which has a powerful impact on God.

It's important to keep in mind, of course, that God cannot be controlled by any human being and fasting does not assure an automatic response from God.

God answers prayer according to His sovereign will, which is sometimes beyond our immediate comprehension. God gives what He knows is best for you. He is not obligated to answer your prayer, in the specific terms you request, just because you fast.

However, the Scriptures make plain that fasting and humility sway God and incline Him to draw near when otherwise He might not have. He has made clear to humanity what delights Him and under what circumstances He is likely to draw near.

Of course, fasting is not a panacea for pride, because a person can be very proud even though he fasts. This was the problem of the Pharisees. They fasted regularly, as they should have, but were still proud and self righteous.

If a person is determined to be arrogant, fasting will not help him, but for the man or woman truly seeking to humble himself before the Lord, fasting is an important and necessary part of the Christian life.

With these reflections in mind, consider incorporating regular set days for fasting, as well as special times in response to great prayer concerns. The Lord knows we often come to Him with mixed motives, but don't let it hinder you from growing in this area. Confess any tendancy toward pride as you learn to fast, and invite Him to cultivate the humility He desires.

Thank you for joining Christian Union in seeking God. May the Lord bless you richly as you willingly humble yourself before Him.