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But prove yourselves doers of the
word, and not merely hearers
who delude themselves.
(James 1:22)

Just a few photo albums of GCF activities. More photos of GCF people (i.e. the latest wedding photo supply) can be found on Daniel's page.

• Summer Weekend '05 (6/05)
• Fall Retreat '04 (10/04)
• EXEC planning retreat (6/04)
• 4 birthdays (5/04)
• Dim Sum in Lexington (4/04)
• an Ashdown evening (3/04)

9/17/05 · helping out at the Salvation Army


9/14/05 · Ken's birthday


9/9/05 · Kevin's talk


9/9/05 · GCF barbecue

Every fall during Columbus Day weekend, and every winter during President's Day weekend, GCF goes on a retreat. We usually team with Christian Fellowships from Harvard and other Boston schools. Retreats are where we kick back and relax from our everyday pressures, get to know one another better, and immerse ourselves in God's word and spirit. Our most favorite retreat location is Toah Nipi Christian Retreat Center in Rindge, NH.

Fall Retreat 2007 10/5-7
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In addition to our fall and winter retreats, we also have a planning retreat in late May/June. Not only it is great fun, but also we get to know more about our strengths and weaknesses, and how we can use our talents and interests to serve God's kingdom. Come with us and help shape GCF in the next year!

As Christians, we are called by God to serve our community. When we look around us, we see so many who are not as fortunate as us. God's love and sacrifice motivates us to help the needy, and that's why we consider it a privilege to serve others.

We regularly participate in the MIT Graduate Student Volunteer Day. One of these events evolved into longer term cooperation with the Salvation Army, helping them conduct surveys of the homeless in Cambridge. The motivation was to understand the root causes of homelessness, which shelters and services are most valuable, and how the city of Cambridge can help out. We analyzed the survey data and worked on a report to the City of Cambridge. We designed an automated data collection method for the drop-in center. We have received funding from the 2002 MIT IDEAS Competition and the MIT Community Service Fund. Our project was later featured in the Priority Magazine.

In the fall of 2000, GCF, along with the Tech Catholic Community, volunteered at Sylvia's Haven, a shelter in Devens, MA for homeless women and their children. Women who qualify for the program will be provided with a furnished house, career connections, and emotional support. GCF helped with the painting of six of these houses.

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