Whether you're a student looking for a place to connect, grow in your faith, or dive deeper into thoughtful conversations, there's always something happening at the East Carolina Study Center. From weekly Bible studies and open house dinners, to guest speakers and campus outreach, our events are designed to inspire, encourage, and equip you. Check out below what’s coming up and join us as we build a vibrant, Christ-centered community. Check out our Social Media for week to week events happening. For events needing RSVP’s, this page houses all important information.
We’re looking forward to a special evening of community, connection, and reflection, and we’d love for you to be part of it!
Event Details:
Who’s invited: ECSC alumni, current students, house parents, church partners and campus ministries
Potluck dish: let us know what you’re planning to bring when registering for the event!
Please RSVP HERE by August 1!
Get ready for ENCOUNTER ECSC – the ultimate kickoff to your college journey!
Whether you already know Jesus or are just curious, Encounter is your chance to dive into real community, make lifelong friends, and connect with others who want to grow in faith at ECU and PCC.
Join us for a night packed with energy, encouragement and connection
Please RSVP HERE by August 3!
You're invited to the East Carolina Study Center for our 2nd Annual Big Tent Celebration!
Held during ECU's Family Weekend, join us on Friday, September 25, 2026, as we celebrate all the Lord has done at the Study Center and look ahead with excitement!
Please RSVP Here by Friday, September 18
Details:
Time: 6-8:00 p.m.
Dinner and dessert will be provided.
Location: The EC Study Center at 500 Elizabeth Street (Please utilize the gravel parking lot in the back and the side streets for parking)
RSVP by April 24
Calling all ECU and PCC students: it’s that time again! Come out on April 29 to the EC Study Center for our annual Reading Day Flapjacks.
We’ll have pancakes, waffles, fruit and coffee/ tea.
Come eat and find a quiet place to study for finals.
We can’t wait to see you!
Join Mrs. Judy Barber for afternoon tea here at the Study Center on Tuesday, April 28, from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
There will be a variety of hot teas to try, so grab your friends and come out for a sweet afternoon of tea, treats and fellowship.
ECSC Lunch & Learn with special guest, Pastor Jason Ebeling, discussing "Being in Relationships with other Christians" from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Students and campus ministries are invited!
No registration is needed and lunch will be provided at 12:30 p.m.
Lunch & Learn with our Executive Director, Jed Smith
This Lunch & Learn is our grilling edition! Come hang outside as we grill lunch and learn how to use the grill to bring out the goodness God put in so many types of food.
Students and campus ministries are invited!
No registration is needed and lunch will be provided.
The community is invited to join us at the East Carolina Study Center for a free dinner and then talk with Dr. Molly Worthen as she speaks and answers questions focused on how she became a Christian, her faith and reason in the academy.
This is an interview-style event where Molly will be answering previously submitted questions.
Dinner will be served first, followed by speaker/ discussion
Attire: Casual
This is a FREE community event but an RSVP is appreciated.
Students, faculty, and campus ministries are invited to join us on Friday afternoons for our Lunch & Learns.
On Friday, March 27, come grab lunch and discuss our identity exchange and living as children of God with guest speaker Tim Dameron at 1:30 p.m.
All guests may attend free of charge without registering.
Timeline:
Arrive at 5:45 p.m. for check-in
Dinner starts at 6:00 p.m.
Formal ends at 10:00 p.m.
NOTE: $10/ person cover charge (Proceeds go to Student Mission fund). All guests must!
~ Please CARPOOL and utilize the gravel parking lot on the corner of Latham and 5th Street- & over flow onto side streets
Career Bio: Dr. Sunghan Kim joined ECU in 2012 after completing three years of post-doctoral training at the UCLA Neurosurgery department as a biomedical engineer. Since then, he has been teaching biomedical and electrical engineering courses. His research focuses on understanding the relation between cognitive declines and the brain’s functional connectivity by analyzing EEG signals. His research lab, BEACoN Lab., carries out various cognitive neuroscience research projects involving ECU students and even local high school students.
Join us three different Fridays in January for a lunch and learn series, as we hear from a variety of individuals on how we can better interact with non-Christians. Lunch will be provided and no registration is needed!
January 16: Samuel and Eshan Scleif (in-person at ECSC)
January 23: Jason Lineberger (in-person at ECSC)
January 30: Kelsey and Tyler Buckelew (Virtually at ECSC)
Come study for finals and eat pancakes at the East Carolina Study Center on Tuesday, December 9. We start preparing pancakes in the mornign and go until we run out. This event is free and open to students at ECU and PCC. No registration needed, just come as you are and spend the day with us!
We are excited to announce our 3rd Annual Student Org fundraising event for the East Carolina Study Center this fall. The Cornhole tournament will be on Friday, November 21, starting at 5:00 p.m. and is open to both students and the community.
Dr. Jason Tovey is a counselor and pastor, who loves helping people discover their true identity in Christ. He and his wife have been married for over 24 years and are raising five kids. He has also hosted conversations on The Living Rooted Podcast, offering encouragement and practical hope for everyday faith. Join us for a Seminar Series with him to discuss, “Who You Really Are: Finding Your True Identity”.
Come prepared to dance, eat and build communities with other ministries on Halloween from 6-10:00 p.m. This year we are adding new competitions and gift card prizes! Join us for a chili cook-off, costume contest, dancing and games! Registration: $10 per person!
An Evening of Gospel-centered encouragement for college-aged men seeking help in the battle for purity. Free dinner provided and resources available for purchase.
You're invited to a special evening celebrating all the Lord has done through the East Carolina Study Center over the past three years. Join us for a casual dinner under our “Big Tent” as we welcome new families, connect with churches, alumni, and local leaders, and share the growing vision of ECSC. This celebration is an opportunity to learn how you can be part of what God is doing, as we prayerfully launch into our fourth year of ministry.
Dr. Robert Quinn of East Carolina University will be discussing "Creation, Restoration, Beauty and Artistry" with the students of EC Study Center on September 8. This is a free event for anyone who would like to attend!
Encounter is a FREE first-year orientation experience for incoming freshmen at ECU and PCC who know or are seeking to know Jesus Christ. It is an opportunity for students to build friendships and be welcomed into the Christian community. Enjoy a home cooked meal, outdoor games, and get connected with other classmates!
Mark J. Cherry is the Dr. Patricia A. Hayes Professor in Applied Ethics and Professor of Philosophy at St. Edward’s University, Austin, Texas. He earned his undergraduate degree in philosophy from the University of Houston and his doctorate degree in philosophy from Rice University in Houston, Texas. His research compasses ethics and bioethics, together with social and political philosophy.
ECSC is proud to welcome Dr. Toyin Babatunde as a guest speaker for our Seminar Series. She has been in the field of dietetics and nutrition for over 35 years and has been a nutrition educator teaching at the college level since 2003. Before academia, she practiced as a clinical and community dietitian and nutritionist in her native country, Nigeria, the Caribbean islands of Jamaica, and the Bahamas.
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