“Have you ever wanted something more than a Bible study? Something that engaged your faith by challenging you to serve others? Then maybe you’ve been looking for CATALYST @ Wayne State. We are...”
Student-Led
Service-Based
Catalyst's first class in 2009, touring Peaches N' Greens in the Northend neighborhood.
A Tom's "Day Without Shoes" Project in Spring 2012, on a day with snow!
CATALYST consists of two phases. In phase one, students meet together weekly to explore and discuss Detroit: its weaknesses, strengths, and history. Topics include homelessness, poverty, healthy food access, urban gardening, medical access, and race. Guests from Detroit non-profits and churches will join us to share their experience of the city. Students discern together and donate time to many of these non-profits to get a full picture of what they're all about.
In phase two, students put what they've learned into action. Each student receives $100 to start a project of their own or help an existing service/ministry. Students are also guided on ways to multiply this money to make an even larger impact. These projects aim to serve the city, the campus, or both.
And, Church-Supported
WSU CATALYST is a campus ministry sponsored by the Young Leaders Initiative, a United Methodist non-profit providing opportunities for young people to serve their community while growing in their faith. COVENANT PARTNER CHURCHES also provide sustainable support and enjoy deepening relationships with CATALYST students as project partners and supportive communities of faith.
CATALYST is led by Wayne State students along with Carl Gladstone, Director of the Young Leaders Initiative of the United Methodist Church.
Contact Us
For more information, please drop us a note at our Contact page, or contact Carl Gladstone at:
(313) 718-2275
or
carl@wsucatalyst.org