Just a few blocks from the popular bars of West 7th Street, TCU students are trading late nights out for a night of worship at the Paradox Church.

Every Wednesday at 7 p.m., more than 100 students gather for Paradox’s College Night, a service designed for young adults. 

For many TCU students, College Night has become an alternative to the party scene–serving as a place to reflect and find Christian community off campus.

“I love coming to College Night because I get to see my friends and continue to grow in community and in my relationship with the Lord,” Samantha Berger, a TCU junior interior design major, said.

A typical College Night consists of modern worship and a short sermon about college life. The sermons address topics like stress, relationships, identity and faith, things that all students may struggle with and relate to. Afterwards, students can gather in the lobby to snack and socialize.

Occasionally, students share their testimonies, opening up about their own struggles and faith journeys. These stories stick with their peers long after the service ends.

“I think it’s very affirming to see other college students choosing Jesus in the middle of the week, and it gives me confidence that the Lord is cooking on campuses,” Colby Bozarth, a TCU senior marketing major, said.

While some students drive toward the bars on West 7th, others are heading toward 900 W. Belknap St. and finding a different kind of night out at Paradox.

For more information on College Nights, visit @paradoxcollege on Instagram or Paradox’s website.