The Washington University Interfaith Campus Ministries Association (IFCMA) provides a means for the recognized professional religious leaders serving the university community, including priests, ministers, rabbis, pastors, and religious student group advisors to come together to provide support for each other; to serve as a resource for the university community; to facilitate and encourage interfaith dialogue and interaction; to advocate students' religious freedom, pride, and education; to provide peer ethical accountability to all its members; to provide a central location for referral to pastoral counseling; and to facilitate communication regarding religious issues. The association meets monthly.
To learn more about the Washington University Interfaith Campus Ministries Association please email Rev. Leslie Limbaugh, secretary of the association, at llimbaugh@third-baptist.org.
For interested students who would like to participate in a faith community, there are many student religious groups, and several churches and synagogues are within walking distance from campus. The following list includes recognized student religious groups.
ACTS - Association of Christian Truth Seekers
Contact A.J. Bennett at 314-961-2319 or ajb77@sbcglobal.net
You may also visit our Facebook page or Web site at www.acts-stl.com
ACTS, Association of Christian Truth Seekers is about feeding the body and the soul! We offer free, home-cooked dinners and bible studies that delve deep into the Word of God. Christian students, come to strengthen your commitments; others, join us in seeking understanding of God’s truth. ACTS is a family of friends from WU and surrounding areas who strive to better serve our Lord and community. Together, we seek a truth of what it means to be a Christian in today’s world. Sponsored by McKnight Road and Mid-County Churches of Christ.
Bhakti Yoga Club
Yamuna Jivana das (Bhakti Yoga teacher), 314-583-2756
Katherine Clevenger (club president), 847-302-8448
byc.washu@gmail.com
http://sites.google.com/site/bycwashu
Bhakti Yoga Club provides students the opportunity to experience spiritual culture from ancient India through a blend of Bhagavad Gita discussion groups, speaker events that provide ancient prescriptions for modern maladies, yoga asanas and vegetarian cooking classes for a wholesome lifestyle. Bhakti Yoga is the Vedic Science of connecting with the Supreme through devotion which brings about genuine care for all people and things. We meet on Fridays at 6 pm.
Baptist Student Union
Rev. Leslie Limbaugh, campus minister, llimbaugh@third-baptist.org
314-533-7340 office
314-369-3238 cell
www.third-baptist.org
Baptist Student Union (BSU) provides connections to local churches as well as opportunities for service, dialogue, and faith development. We have lunch together in Danforth University Center Commons on Wednesdays.
Catholic Student Center (CSC)
Fr Gary Braun, braun@washucsc.org
Sr. Linda Straub, CSJ, straub@washucsc.org
Troy Woytek, woytek@washucsc.org
Cynthia Enghauser, enghauser@washucsc.org
Jamey Stegmaier, stegmaier@washucsc.org
Cathy Deneault, deneault@washucsc.org
6352 Forsyth Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63105
314-935-9191
www.washucsc.org
The CSC provides a loving, supportive environment for students of all faiths to gather, study, converse, serve, pray, and relax together. Mass at the CSC is on Sundays at 11 a.m. and 9 p.m., Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m., Wednesdays at 12:05 p.m., and Fridays at 12:05 p.m. during the school year. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available 15 minutes before weekday masses.
Chabad on Campus - Rohr Center for Jewish Life
Rabbi Hershey Novack, Director and Campus Rabbi
Chana R. Novack,
7018 Forsyth Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63105
314-721-2884
info@chabadoncampus.org
www.chabadoncampus.org
Chabad seeks to provide accessible and meaningful Jewish experiences to meet the social, educational, and spiritual needs of the community. There are no membership fees; Jewish students of all affiliations and levels of observance are welcome to participate. Programs include family-style Shabbat dinners, educational classes, and Kosher cooking demonstrations. Chabad has facilitated Taglit-Birthright Israel trips for over 400 Washington U. students.
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Ashley Smith, ashley_smith@ivstaff.org
618-304-0578
www.intervarsity.org
InterVarsity has four chapters at Washington University who share a common vision: to see the lives of students and faculty transformed, the campus renewed, and world-changers developed! Wherever you’re from, whatever you’re cultural background, InterVarsity has a chapter for you. Anyone is welcome as we seek to live out our faith in practical ways and provide authentic communities centered around Jesus Christ.
Lutheran Campus Ministry (LCM)
Rev. Rebecca Boardman, pastor.rebeccab@sbcglobal.net
7019 Forsyth Blvd (& Big Bend)
St. Louis, MO 63105
314-863-8140
www.lcmstl.org
We invite students to "Love, Love, Serve" with us! We are here to help you build community as you wrestle with questions of identity and vocation. We live our Christian faith with total inclusivity for all people and a focus on social justice. During the school year, we have a free, home-cooked meal on Sundays (7 pm) & Candlelight Worship (8 pm). Check out our website for more service, social, and small group events.
Overflow (Campus Crusade for Christ)
Tim Dorsch, tim.dorsch@uscm.org
314-518-7363
www.oflow.org
Overflow is an interdenominational community of students in awe of God, authentic in love, passionately sharing our reason to live, and having the time of our lives! Thursday night gatherings, small group Bible studies, one-on-one mentoring, and conferences are just part of the picture.
St. Louis Hillel at Washington University
Jacqueline Ulin Levey, Executive Director
Rabbi Andy Kastner, Silk Foundation Campus Rabbi
6300 Forsyth Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63105
314-935-9040 • Fax: 314-935-9041
hillel@stlouishillel.org
www.stlouishillel.org
St. Louis Hillel enriches the lives of Jewish undergraduate and graduate students so they may enrich Jewish people and the world. It offers programs focusing on social justice, Israel, religious life, Jewish culture and education, and leadership. Join us every Friday for student-led Reform, Conservative and Orthodox services followed by a kosher Shabbat dinner. Hillel organizes Taglit-Birthright Israel trips as well as other service trips. St. Louis Hillel is a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis.
United Methodist Campus Ministry
Rev. Mark Williams, markw@graceumc-stl.org
6199 Waterman Blvd.
St Louis, MO 63112
314-863-1992 or LCPatt@gmail.com
www.GraceUMCstl.org
Are you looking for place where you feel at home? Do you want to make a difference in the community? Join the United Methodist Campus Ministry! Supported by Grace UMC, the UMCM offers students opportunities for service, leadership, worship, spiritual growth, and fellowship in a welcoming environment. Worship at Grace on Sunday mornings and join us for a FREE lunch at 11:40. Services are held at 8:30am and 10:30am with college Sunday school beginning at 9am.
University Jewish Experience
Rabbi Zvi Schwartz, Executive Director, rabbitzvischwartz@gmail.com
8200 Delmar
St Louis, MO 63134
www.ujestl.com
University Jewish Experience offers Jewish students the opportunity to engage their Jewish Heritage through active campus leadership, meaningful Jewish experiences, and educational programs.