Courageous Love at CSUSM Campus Ministry

I am very excited about introducing students to the life of Jesus here at Cal State University San Marcos, the very university that I attend! Here at CSUSM, we’ve started a new young adult group called Courageous Love. It allows young adults to know and love Jesus in a safe and welcoming space. Students get to be themselves and feel both accepted and appreciated for who they are, enjoy fellowship with one another, make new friends and lasting memories, and connect through worship.

My time at San Marcos has been great this semester. I have connected with many students who have shared their testimonies and faith. It has really been a beautiful journey. Several students and I hold Bible studies every week. We read through the Bible together and discuss the passages amongst ourselves in a circle. At times, we’ll sit outside and enjoy the beautiful day and nature. Other times, we’ll be inside in a library setting.

I’ve learned so much from this experience and the students who have become a part of this journey. I am excited about what God has planned for us next! We are working hard to make this new young adult group an official club at San Marcos, which allows for more outreach to students around the campus and provides great resources both on and off campus as well.

I am so excited to host an event when the new spring semester starts in February 2025 and find more opportunities to reach out to students and faculty at CSUSM–spreading the word about this new young adult group that is beginning to flourish. This upcoming semester, I will be passing out flyers, tabling on campus, praying for students, answering questions, and leading by example to be that bright light in the world and show God’s love to all.

I plan on hosting a worship bonfire at the beach as well. I will be getting together a playlist of worship music, along with interactive games, sports equipment, and definitely smores ingredients for that event! Everyone is invited!

I look forward to connecting with you, our local Episcopalians, to share in this journey. I want to do baptisms, church tours, question-and-answer sessions with a priest, bible talk nights, worship, and so much more. I have so many other ideas, and I can’t wait for you all to see how this young adult group will grow. Please contact me at dsanchez@edsd.org to get involved.

Thank you so much for all the love, support, and prayers! Merry Christmas!