ELECTIVES

UNITE Electives

Electives are a fun and engaging opportunity to learn, grow, and play together in the afternoons! Each elective should last for about 45 minutes and are open to everyone unless otherwise indicated. Please note capacity limits on some favorites. You may want to get to those early or plan to go another day! Check with your adult leader how many electives they want you to participate in a day. There is no limit!

E-Sports and sports tournament rules and sign-ups are available in The HUB.

Note: Electives often change in the days before the event. Make sure to check back for the most up-to-date information!

UNITE EVENT 2 ELECTIVES 2025

DAY 4 - THURSDAY, JULY 24

ESPORTS: ESports tournaments in our state-of-the-art eComplex at CMU. NOTE: You must sign up for a time at The HUB.

POOL TIMES for DAY 4:

  • 2:00-2:45 Purple

  • 2:45-3:30 Orange

  • 3:30-4:15 Green

  • 4:15-5:00 Blue

2:00 P.M.

ART GALLERY SCAVENGER HUNT

LOCATION: ASHBY-HODGE GALLERY - Open 1:30-4:30 Daily!

Join us for an interactive scavenger hunt at the Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art, where you'll explore stunning paintings and uncover hidden details for a chance to win exciting prizes, including original artworks. The grand prize? A $1,000 CMU scholarship will be awarded to the sharpest eye in the gallery!

HISTORY MUSEUM SCAVENGER HUNT

LOCATION: T. BERRY 2ND FLOOR

Visit the History Museum for a Scavenger Hunt! At the end of the week, one completed form will be drawn to select one winner of a $1,000 scholarship to Central Methodist University! The Museum is open 2:00-4:30 PM.

MAGIC THE GATHERING 

LOCATION: STEDMAN 102 

After the talent show, come and play Magic The Gathering! Students are welcome and encouraged to bring their own cards, or simply show up and play with the cards provided. Never played? No problem! We have a great group of players and volunteers that will happily show you the ropes and teach you how to play! 

3:00 P.M.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER TOURNAMENT

LOCATION: REC. CENTER GYM

Sign up your team in The HUB to bring home the championship! Teams can consist of players from different churches. Rules and team size are available at The HUB.

SURREAL SEQUENCE: COLLABORATIVE ART EXPERIENCE

LOCATION: ASHBY-HODGE GALLERY

Create works of art through collaboration and creativity with your community! But there is a catch: You only see the final product at the end of the workshop. Ready to walk away with a unique piece of art? All skill levels are welcome!

IF I RAN THE CHURCH…

LOCATION: STEDMAN 305

Have you ever wondered about how a church service comes together? Who decides the music, the theme, the everything? How do you make a service?

Pastor Jewell will help students create a worship service they would love to attend. They will also think about church as theater and the role of a stage manager, director or playwright as it relates to church.

CURRENT ISSUES AND POLITICS: ENGAGING JESUS’ WAY

LOCATION: STEDMAN 307

This elective will discuss how young Christians can understand current issues and engage in political advocacy. Led by a former state senator, circuit judge and lifelong United Methodist, the discussion will include the importance of practicing biblical values such as patience, kindness, respect and truth.

NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD- BLEEDING CONTROL BASICS

LOCATION: THOGMORTON 203

This session is a registered course of Stop the Bleed with specific, prescribed content to help people present during an emergency be empowered to step in, before professional emergency/healthcare personnel have arrived, and help save a life when an injury has resulted in bleeding.

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS

LOCATION: LIBRARY

Join us for 2025’s Campaign- UNITE Adventures: Tower of Hubris!

COOKIES AND CRIME: INGREDIENTS FOR DISASTER

LOCATION: THOGMORTON 205

2024 Cookie Bake Champion Professor Bronson will give a breakdown of how crime and baking can be related - how a few bad ingredients don't have to spoil a recipe. You will get to sample fresh baked cookies at the end of the class! Space is limited.

SPOOKY STORIES: CMU GHOST TOUR

LOCATION: MEET AT THE CLOCK TOWER

Central Methodist is one of the top 10 most haunted campuses in the U.S. We'll take a tour and listen to the stories ... because that's probably what they really are. Stories. What does Scripture tell us about ghosts, ghouls and things that go bump in the night? Limited space.

4:00 P.M.

HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER TOURNAMENT

LOCATION: REC. CENTER GYM

Sign up your team in The HUB to bring home the championship! Teams can consist of players from different churches. Rules and team size are available at The HUB.

IMPROV! 

LOCATION: STEDMAN 309

Put your creativity in action with improv exercises, tips, and tricks and hang out with Taylor, from the UNITE team, who has years of improv experience!  

STAINED GLASS TOUR: LINN MEMORIAL

LOCATION: LINN MEMORIAL- MEET AT THE CLOCK TOUR

Take a tour of the stained glass windows in Linn Memorial United Methodist Church! We will explore all the various Christian symbols and what they mean historically and spiritually.

COOKIES AND CRIME: INGREDIENTS FOR DISASTER

LOCATION: THOGMORTON 205

2024 Cookie Bake Champion Professor Bronson will give a breakdown of how crime and baking can be related - how a few bad ingredients don't have to spoil a recipe. You will get to sample fresh baked cookies at the end of the class! Space is limited.

STAYIN’ ALIVE: AED USE AND SAFETY

LOCATION: THOGMORTON 203

This session will explain and explore the when, where, and how to properly determine the need for, locate, and use an Automatic External Defibrillator. This is NOT a cardio-pulmonary resuscitation course, but chest compressions will be discussed.

6:00 P.M.

EVENING PRAYER

LOCATION: “C” BENCH ON THE QUAD

Move into your evening centered in prayer! We’ll gather together for a brief time to hear scripture, reflect, and pray together.

DAY 5 - FRIDAY, JULY 25

7:45 A.M.

MORNING PRAYER

LOCATION: “C” BENCH ON THE QUAD

Start your morning centered in prayer! We’ll gather together for a brief time to hear scripture, reflect, and pray together.