College Life (Organization)

Spring Retreat 2011

College Life is a non-denominational Christian fellowship at UC Davis. However, many people who attend come from other colleges in the Sacramento area. It is affiliated with First Baptist Church, but College Lifers are members of many churches in the area. Their vision is to "know and experience Jesus and to advance His kingdom through heartfelt worship, authentic community, and courageous acts of creative love". The College Life community aims to provide a welcoming environment in which both Christians and those investigating the faith can fellowship, learn, challenge each other, and love the world in practical ways.

As of spring quarter 2011, College Life meets every Tuesday night at 8pm in 1001 Giedt.

They are also on facebook. If you are interested in joining a College Life small groups for group discussions and activities, they have a ton! Check out their events page for contact information. If you are an incoming freshman for 2011, visit the freshman FB group for events and updates and get plugged into the community!

Laeya Kaufman (college director), Lissa Buckel (college intern), Dan Seitz (college pastor)

Broomball!!!

End of Year Luau Celebration

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2011-05-02 20:49:06   I have gone to College Life a couple of times when I first came to Davis. They really do not seem to care for new people. I tried to go back recently and give them another shot but was told by Dan Seitz that I am not welcome there. I am now on a lifetime ban from College Life. The reasoning being is that over a year and a half ago I was assaulted by a person on a service trip and they feared I would retaliate. To be honest I was angry at that person...A year and a half ago. Now I am pretty friendly with the guy, we played board games together yesterday. Anyway, just putting this out there. Also, the guy who attacked me and I did not strike back is still welcome there and attending. But as always, when it comes to church in Davis I don't matter —Dozer

2011-08-07 16:54:41   Not discounting the experiences of Dozer, I wasn't there and I cannot say for sure what happened or didn't happen, but I can say that his experiences seem unlike the experiences I had during my time in college life and the experiences that I know my friends have had there. College life is a very friendly, welcoming and supportive community. I made many close friends in college and they helped me grow in my faith with God. —ChrisDietrich

2011-08-14 21:34:32   Just ask around Davis about College Life. Least welcoming group on campus. I tried one last time before leaving town to make things right with Dan. He told me he thought it was good that I felt suicidal, this way I would now know my place. This is by far one of the sickest things I have ever heard in my life. —Dozer

2011-08-27 19:35:22   I just graduated and I can clearly say that College Life was the most significant and important thing I was a part of while in Davis. I did a lot of things in college, including serving as the Aggie Pack MC but College Life kept me grounded. Dan Seitz (the college pastor at CL) has been the most important person in my life (other than family) these past four year. Dan is a godly man whose humility, vision, and ability to find the best in people, as well as his intelligence, humor, and knack for giving compliments to the point of embarrassment earn him the respect and love of nearly everyone he comes into contact with. The CL community is incredible well. Sure, it's a tremendously fun group but more than that, it is a group of people who truly love each other as brothers and sisters in a way I had never experienced before college. I found a group of men who have encouraged me, kept me accountable and grew me into the man I am today. As well as a group of girls who love Jesus more than anything else and have modeled the caliber of woman that I hope I marry one day. When I think about the way that God has poured out his love on me the last four years I think almost exclusively of situations with College Lifers. Who I am is inseparably tied up in what God has done through College Lifers in my life. The people in College Life also are some of the most devoted people to service I've seen and they've motivated me to think about service more devotedly, intentionally, and creatively. I could go on about how great the teaching is (really helpful and intelligent), all the fun events (broomball, swing dancing, mud football, backpacking, retreats, IMs, BBQs, etc.), and the opportunities to serve (everything from free bike repair to children's and youth ministry to students, to doing yard work) but this essay would be a lot longer than it already is.

As long as this post is I don't feel like it does College Life justice. I hope you will check out College Life, if it is half as impactful for you as it has been for me you won't regret it and it will be worth every minute you spend there. —AdamDarbonne

2011-09-11 08:01:23   I came to Davis as a transfer student last year, looking for a Christian Fellowship to get connected with. I checked out several fellowships and College Life was the one that really stuck out with a combination of intentional community, heartfelt service and corporate desire to grow in relationship with Jesus. I have since plugged myself into College Life and reaped the benefits of such a community. I must echo Adam's comments about the leadership and focus of College Life and how crucial they both are to the furthering of God's Kingdom here on the UCD campus. If you are new to Davis or been here a while and interested in checking out some fellowships, I encourage you to come check out College Life. —ChrisKrage

2011-09-17 12:56:42   I joined College Life my first week of freshman year, and it has been an integral part of my life and college career since then. College Life has always been a place of refuge for me in the midst of a hectic schedule and heavy class and work load. No matter how my Tuesdays went, I always had College Life to look forward to at the end of the day. Everyone is always loving and genuinely happy to see me, and the friends I’ve made in College Life will last me a lifetime. The messages and worship have empowered me to be a stronger Christ follower, and I can easily notice the changes this fellowship has made in my life over the last two years. Entering my third year at Davis, I look forward the rest of my time in this wonderful, Christ-filled ministry surrounded by its amazingly supportive members and leaders. I strongly encourage anyone and everyone to give it a try, and hopefully you will find it as enjoyable and rewarding as I have! —NickBua