Word: fellowships
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Participation in the fall Christian Fellowship retreat here increased from 35 last year to 100. Meetings held by the Harvard-Radcliffe Christian Fellowship (HRCF) have drawn large crowds to the Union's small dining room every Friday night. And nearly 60 students now meet daily in prayer and discussion groups to explore the meaning of Christ's teachings...
Rodney B. Petersen '71, president of HRCF, explained that fellowship members "believe in a God who knows the affairs of men." Petersen believes that God's hand is behind the current revival because, he said, "This is nothing we could do alone...
...increase in fellowship activity is reportedly widespread. Jim Mannoia of the M.I.T. fellowship said the activity of prayer groups at his school has increased "at rates that are unbelievable." Simmons Christian fellowship members say that participation in the group has tripled since last year. And the story is much the same, though less dramatic, at Boston University, Tufts, and Northcastern...
...Wellesley women took part in Harvard's retreat in 1968, but 30 joined this year's retreat. Wellesley's Fellowship President, Ruth Ricsner, said, "Itis God working." She said many members had prayed last year and over the summer for increased activity in the fellowships...
...addition to the work of an active God, members attribute the revival to present chaos in society. "There are a lot of mixed-up people," said Marilyn Button, head of the Jackson fellowship. "Christ brings all the areas of your life into order...