Tri the Swamp Rabbit
Join us for our annual triathlon on Saturday July 12th, 2025! Founded in 2012, ‘Tri the Swamp Rabbit’ is an annual sprint triathlon that consists of a 250 yd pool swim at Furman, a 16.6 mile bike through Travelers Rest, and a 5K run on and off the Swamp Rabbit Trail that ends on Furman's campus. This event is fun for all ages! All proceeds go to support the mission of Mere Christianity Forum. Details and registration can be found here.
Upcoming CLP Events
The intent of the Cultural Life Program (CLP) is to encourage students to attend a variety of high quality events that provide enriching, challenging cultural experiences. Collectively, events designated as CLPs should engage students in a spectrum of issues, ideas, and artistic expressions from various disciplines and cultures. Events foster a sense of community on campus and help those in attendance see multiple compelling and legitimate views on cultural issues, inspiring a life-long pursuit of intellectual fulfillment and cultural engagement.
We have concluded this year’s CLP events! Check back soon for the next academic year’s selection.
Calendar of Events
MCF has lots of ways to be in fellowship, whether on Furman’s campus or at Vista House! The downstairs of Vista House is open to all Furman students Monday-Friday 9am-9pm.
In the News
Thriving Congregations Initiative Grant - “The Vinery”
Mere Christianity Forum will use the funds to develop “The Vinery: Awakening Faith and Flourishing at the Intersection of Church and University.” The vision for this initiative is to be an incubator for thriving congregations ministering faithfully and effectively with young adults and other members of nearby universities and supporting vibrant local communities.
The Vinery will cultivate learning cohorts within congregations located in close proximity to universities to help them in their calling to vital ministry with students and other members of universities as a part of their total ministry in the world.
Collegiate Ministries Podcast feat. The Vinery
Learn more about MCF-sponsored initiative The Vinery through this podcast featuring MCF’s own Rimes McElveen and Vinery Project Director, Alexis Carter Thomas.
In this episode, podcast host Derrick Scott III talks with Alexis Carter Thomas and Rimes McElveen about The Vinery’s mission: Awakening Faith and Flourishing at the Intersection of Church and University.