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Start Here

Start Here is a four-session course designed to help new students coming to your uni. We want to help them get to meet other people and to learn about our campus. We’ll also think through big questions that all new students have, and listen to what God says about these topics in the Bible.

Each session includes activities, discussion and practical tips on making the move to uni.

We know that it can be daunting running sessions for others – but, by looking at God’s word together, and giving new students a warm welcome, you’ll be a huge help and reassurance to them.

Whether you’re a CU of two or two hundred, we’re delighted that you’re running Start Here!

The sessions

You can find the four Start Here sessions at www.uccf.org.uk/start-here.

Leaders’ guide

The Leaders’ guide will help you as prepare to run sessions and gives you all the information you need. Take a few minutes to read these instructions.

Promotional materials

Watch the one-minute Start Here promo below – you can download it here, or get a vertical version (ideal for Instagram) here.

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