Alpha Nu Omega, Inc. Christian Fraternity and Sorority is a dual organization founded in 1988 on the campus of Morgan State University serving both male (fraternity) and female (sorority) members on campuses across the country. With 24 chapters predominately on the East Coast, the leadership is headed by Visionary Founder Shirley K. Russell and President Clarence Patterson. Alpha Nu Omega is a pioneer in the movement of Christian fraternities and sororities. For more information on Alpha Nu Omega, visit them at www.alphanuomega.org.

Alpha Nu Omega is a charter member of the United Council for Christian Fraternities and Sororities, Inc., comprised of 5 member organization serving over 2,500 members and over 60 chapters across the country through sharing of resources, leadership training and cooperative ministry. For more information about the United Council of Christian Fraternities and Sororities, Inc., visit www.uccfs.org.

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Christian fraternities and sororities unite for cooperative ministry
Feburary 1, 2007(Printer-friendly format)

Baltimore, Md.- Alpha Nu Omega Christian Fraternity and Sorority, Inc., Delta Psi Epsilon Christian Sorority, Inc. and Men of God Christian Fraternity, Inc., three Christian, fraternal organizations have joined forces to form the United Council of Christian Fraternities and Sororities, Inc. (UCCFS), a national alliance dedicated to cooperative ministry and leadership training. Founded October 2006, UCCFS allows member organizations to better fulfill their missions of service on college campuses and surrounding communities across the country.

The leadership of Alpha Nu Omega, Delta Psi Epsilon and Men of God first met in August 2006 to discuss forming a united council in order to combine resources, provide leadership and become a greater force on the campuses and in the communities of the member organizations. From that single meeting at the Sheraton Oceanfront Hotel in Virginia Beach, Va., during Alpha Nu Omega’s 2006 national convention, these well-established ministries made history by creating the first council geared toward supporting Christian fraternities and sororities.

“What we have begun is something that traditional Christian organizations and churches have been trying to do for a long time,” said Bryan Miller, national president of Men of God Christian Fraternity. “We have realized that we are better together than we can ever be separately.”

National presidents Curtis M. Brown of Alpha Nu Omega, Vila-Sheree Watson of Delta Psi Epsilon and Bryan Miller joined by Visionary Founder Shirley Russell of Alpha Nu Omega sat down to discuss the purpose, focus and vision of the council. Based on notes released from the meeting, the council will serve several purposes. First, the council will unite Christian fraternities and sororities for the purpose of working together to have a greater impact on the member organizations’ campuses and communities. Second, the council will give legitimacy to each member organization among peers and as the organizations navigate through ministerial and university systems. Finally, the council will provide leadership training and counsel to the organization officers in an attempt to train effective and efficient leaders in the kingdom of God.

“I was truly honored and humbled by the meeting,” said Miller. “The dedication, focus and prominence of the presidents of the organizations represented were truly amazing. Being able to sit with others of like mind all coming together for a common goal greater than any one organization was a blessing.”

“We are establishing the next great move of God and I know that all persons in the room will do whatever is necessary to bring this vision to pass,” commented Brown. “Cooperative ministry that will glorify God is what we are trying to accomplish.”

“The ministry is being started at the right time. It is important that we follow God’s direction at the exact time he is telling us to move,” stated Russell. “Our desire was to have all interested fraternities and sororities in the room at the same time however, not everyone could attend. Despite that, it was important that we continue to follow God’s direction and answer his call.”

Watson said, “It was an honor meeting those with the same goals in mind. UCCFS will allow us to better develop our programs, support one another and help us establish ourselves among more recognizable Greek-lettered organizations. I know with our collective resources and their cooperative use, we will establish something that will truly glorify God and minister to the kingdom of God.”

The first major event for UCCFS is slated for August 8-12, 2007 in Greensboro, North Carolina as the member organizations host “Created to be One,” their inaugural joint national convention. The convention will feature powerful seminars, opportunities for training, unifying fellowship and more! The event will be the first of its kind specifically tailored for Christian fraternities and sororities. The convention gives member organizations a chance to learn leadership skills, network with like-minded individuals from across the country and fellowship with fellow brothers and sisters.

Member Organizations
Alpha Nu Omega Christian Fraternity and Sorority, Inc. is a dual organization founded in 1988 on the campus of Morgan State University serving both male (fraternity) and female (sorority) members on campuses across the country. With 22 chapters predominately on the East Coast, the leadership is headed by Visionary Founder Russell and President Brown. Alpha Nu Omega is a pioneer in the movement of Christian fraternities and sororities. For more information on Alpha Nu Omega visit them at www.alphanuomega.org or email at anqpres@hotmail.com.

Men of God Christian Fraternity, Inc. was established in 1999 on the campus of Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. Led by President Bryan Miller the organization seeks to train and equip men for the service in the home, community and world. Known as “ambassadors” for their representation for God the brothers of this fraternity continue to raise the standards and stand firm according to Ephesians 6:10-18. For more information on Men of God Christian Fraternity visit them at www.menofgodchristianfraternity.com or email at national_mog@hotmail.com.

The ladies of Delta Psi Epsilon Christian Sorority, Inc. was founded in 1999 in Huntsville, Al and is now led by President Watson. Delta Psi Epsilon’s primary goal is to spread the love of God through the world by the association of women. Led by the guiding principles of faith, wisdom, honor and sisterhood and guided by the Holy Bible, Delta Psi Epsilon continues to provide a method for women to support each other and then minister to the world. For more information visit them at www.deltapsiepsilon.com or email christiansorority@hotmail.com.

UCCFS currently serves over 1,000 members and 30 chapters across the country through sharing of resources, leadership training and cooperative ministry. For more information about the United Council of Christian Fraternities and Sororities, Inc., visit www.uccfs.org.

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