Mu Omicron Gamma is a Christian fraternity

Christian fraternity

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 founded in 2001 at Old Dominion University

Old Dominion University

Old Dominion University is a state university located in Norfolk, Virginia, United States, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools...

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Chapters

It has three chapters in Virginia:

• Αlpha - Old Dominion University
  Old Dominion University
  Old Dominion University is a state university located in Norfolk, Virginia, United States, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools...
  
  
• Βeta - Hampton University
  Hampton University
  Hampton University is a historically black university located in Hampton, Virginia, United States. It was founded by black and white leaders of the American Missionary Association after the American Civil War to provide education to freedmen.-History:...
  
  
• Gamma - Norfolk State University
  Norfolk State University
  Norfolk State University is a four-year, state-supported, coed, liberal arts, historically black university located in Norfolk, Virginia. It is member school of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund and the Virginia High-Tech Partnership.-Academics:...
  
  

History

Mu Omicron Gamma is a Christian fraternity that was founded on Sunday September 9, 2001 on the campus of Old Dominion University

Old Dominion University

Old Dominion University is a state university located in Norfolk, Virginia, United States, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools...

 in Norfolk, Virginia

Norfolk, Virginia

Norfolk is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. With a population of 242,803 as of the 2010 Census, it is Virginia's second-largest city behind neighboring Virginia Beach....

. Inspired by Psalms

Psalms

The Book of Psalms , commonly referred to simply as Psalms, is a book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Bible...

 133:1, seven men endeavored to promote Godly Brotherhood, Fellowship

Communion (Christian)

The term communion is derived from Latin communio . The corresponding term in Greek is κοινωνία, which is often translated as "fellowship". In Christianity, the basic meaning of the term communion is an especially close relationship of Christians, as individuals or as a Church, with God and with...

, and Discipleship on their college campus. Six men founded Mu Omicron Gamma: I. Watkins, J. Lynch, J. Jackson, A. Jamison, D. Riggins, and D. Goodrich. Additionally, A. Gore (the first member to become inducted into Mu Omicron Gamma Christian Fraternity) is recognized as an honorary founder. These founders are affectionately known as "The Sevolution."

The Greek

Greek alphabet

The Greek alphabet is the script that has been used to write the Greek language since at least 730 BC . The alphabet in its classical and modern form consists of 24 letters ordered in sequence from alpha to omega...

 letters "Mu-Omicron-Gamma" represent the letters "M-O-G" which acronymizes Men of God. Although, the brothers of Mu Omicron Gamma Christian Fraternity sometimes refer to the fraternity as M.O.G., is it not to be confused with Men of God

Men of God

Men of God is a Christian fraternity founded in 1999 with two chapters in Texas. Its members are primarily African Americans.-History of M.O.G.:The first meeting held by the founders was on December 5, 1999 at one of the founder’s apartments...

Christian Fraternity which is a completely different organization.

The purpose of Mu Omicron Gamma Christian Fraternity is "to develop Godly young men of valor who will be living epistles that will correctly represent the Lord Jesus Christ in a world where he is misrepresented. The members of Mu Omicron Gamma fulfill this purpose by employing a five point mission to build men of God in five ways: Spiritually, Physically, Mentally, Emotionally, and Financially.

Community involvement

The members of Mu Omicron Gamma have taken part in various community activities such as ministry at juvenile detention centers, middle schools, local churches, and on commonly on college campuses. The fraternity also participates in communities clean-ups, youth tutoring/mentoring and hosts step shows, informational forums and spiritual awareness conferences. Mu Omicron Gamma partakes in many events joined by its sister organization Lambda Omicron Chi Christian Sorority Inc. (also known as LOX or Ladies of the Cross).

The value of the fraternity is not based on members but on men. Seven men thoroughly immersed in the Holy Spirit is better than seventy men with luke warm enthusiasm. In short Mu Omicron Gamma has the intention of consistent Christian living backed with a passion to change a generation.

Explanation of Fraternity Labels and Symbols

The official fraternity colors of Mu Omicron Gamma are forest green and tan, which are found on the fraternity shield. The brothers of Mu Omicron Gamma are sometimes referred to as “the Mighty Lions.” There are no Greek gods, mystical symbols, sacrilegious rituals, or idols associated with Mu Omicron Gamma, in consistence with the first and second Commandments (Exodus 20:2-17). Unlike secular fraternities, Mu Omicron Gamma stands to be completely Christ centered so that Jesus Christ can be edified; and not symbols, Greek gods, Greek Letters, or even the fraternity itself. The members are bonded through the love of God following Psalms 133.

External links

• Mu Omicron Gamma Christian Fraternity Inc. Official Site