Spiritual Organizations on Campus
Campus Outreach
For more information, please contact
Evan Harris, evan.harris88@gmail.com, 757.617.8767 or Shardavia Bell shar.bell18@gmail.com, 703.298.0038.
Canterbury Club (Episcopal)
A fellowship group for Episcopal students.
For more information, please contact
Faculty Advisor Nina Salmon '93 M.Ed., at salmon@lynchburg.edu or 434.544.8275.
The Catholic Community
The Catholic Community of Lynchburg College (CCLC) provides a spiritual home for all those seeking a place to explore and deepen their relationship with God through prayer, service, and social activities. In addition to Sunday Mass and communion services, spiritual opportunities include weekly prayer groups, sacramental preparation, and retreats. Service activities include preparing meals for people who are homeless, developing our Haiti partnership, and increasing awareness of peace and justice issues. Social programs include our weekly simple supper on Sunday nights and road trips to the mountains. CCLC is open to students, faculty, staff, families, and any who find in us a community of spiritual welcome and hospitality.
For more information, please contact
Kaky Bowden, bowden@lynchburg.edu or 434.544.8689
Disciples on Campus (DOC)
Disciples on Campus (DOC) meets weekly in the Spiritual Life Center during the academic year. DOC is open to any interested students, faculty, or staff members - you don't have to be a Disciple to join! Lynchburg College has been connected with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) denomination since the College was founded in 1903. Many of our members participate in worship services on campus, and some even help plan the services. When they are not attending services on campus, members of DOC find spiritual expression and worship in one of the six local congregations of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Lynchburg. We hope you'll come spend some time with DOC and share some food, fun and fellowship!
For more information, please contact
Danielle Cox '12, cox_d@students.lynchburg.edu
Tom Cassidy '73, cassidy.t@lynchburg.edu or 434.544.8403
Laurie Cassidy '02, cassidy.l@lynchburg.edu or 434.544.8349
Audrey Connor, audreyc@fcclynchburg.org or 434.384.8626
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
FCA provides a fun and interesting way to make friendships and meet other athletes of every level who share your passion and desire to serve Jesus Christ. We fellowship, share, and laugh on Monday nights, so please come join us and make an impact on the world for Jesus!
For more information, please contact
Courtney Williamson, staff advisor, williamson.c@lynchburg.edu or 434.544.8281
Hillel
"As a Jewish student I feel welcomed and encouraged to be involved in Spiritual Life as well as all other aspects of the Lynchburg College community." Jonathan Jordan '11 |
The Jewish Students Organization (JSO) is becoming Hillel at LC. The largest Jewish campus organization in the world, Hillel provides opportunities for Jewish students to explore and celebrate their Jewish identity. Hillel helps students find a balance in being distinctively Jewish and universally human by encouraging the pursuit of tzedek (social justice), tikkun olam (repairing the world), and Jewish learning.
LC Hillel meets every other Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Spiritual Life Center.
For more information, please contact
Andrea E. Roth, Hillel Coordinator, roth.a@lynchburg.edu or 434.544.8746 or 434.661.7526
Ben Siegel '12, siegel_b@students.lynchburg.edu
Dr. Robert White (white.r@lynchburg.edu) or 434.544.8311
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
InterVarsity is an interdenominational and evangelical campus ministry that focuses on Christian discipleship, fellowship, and a concern for missions. At Lynchburg College our desire is two-fold: to provide a place for Christians to come together in order to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and each other, and to provide a place where students who are interested in finding out more bout God can do so at their own pace. To learn more about IVCF, please visit the national web site at www.intervarsity.org.
For more information, please contact
Becca Saunders, saunders.becca@gmail.com
Carol Hardin '10 M.Ed., hardin@lynchburg.edu or 434.544.8321
Lutheran
Lutheran students are encouraged to contact Susan Williams at HTLC1000@aol.com. More information is available at the Spiritual Life Center.
Lynchburg Christian Fellowship [lcf]
"The sense of community and the experiences provided by [lcf] have allowed me to grow as an individual and in my spiritual journey." Ashley McHaney '12 |
[lcf] desires to see students from all walks of life, denominations, and convictions come together under the banner of Jesus for worship, fellowship, discipleship, and service to the community. While investing in the lives of each other, we strive to invite others both on campus and abroad to join us as followers of Jesus.
We believe that we are a part of a movement that dates back to the beginning of time and strive to keep our traditions and biblical values relevant and apply them within the context of our culture. We have weekly small groups that go through life together and help each other grow and change the world around them. No matter what walk of life you come from, [lcf] strives to see students fall in love with Jesus.
For more information, contact Spiritual Life at 434.544.8348.
Methodist Student Fellowship
The Lynchburg College Methodist Students Fellowship welcomes everyone as a child of God to participate as a community to know God through his son Jesus Christ. We share the love of God through spiritual growth and development, service to others, and fellowship.
LC's Methodist Student Fellowship's objectives are:
- To proclaim and celebrate the Good News of Jesus Christ
- To help persons discover and respond to God's call in their lives
- To provide opportunities for persons to understand and experience Christian Community
- To provide nurture for persons in their spiritual journeys
- To equip the whole people of God for ministry in the world
- To help persons demonstrate God's love through acts of justice and mercy
Check out these Methodist web sites!
www.methodx.net
http://www.vaumc.org/
http://new.gbgm-umc.org/
For more information, please sign up for the Methodist campus email by emailing Jill Farley '99 M.B.A. at farley@lynchburg.edu.
Quaker Meeting
Share in the hospitality of Quaker Meeting worship, Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the living room of the Spiritual Life Center. The meeting is "unprogrammed" with silent worship. Worshipers wait with patience and openness for an understanding of the Friends meeting and enjoy a simple meal following meeting.
To learn more about Quakerism, visit www.quakerinfo.com or www.fgcquaker.org.
For more information, please contact
Heidi Koring, Koring@lynchburg.edu or 434.544.8419
ReJOYce in Jesus Campus Fellowship
"Being a part of this spiritual group [ReJOYce in Jesus] has helped me maintain a close relationship with God, which is very important to me."
Whitley Elmore '12 |
Our primary purpose is to help students to get to know Jesus Christ in a more intimate way and to be better equipped for His use through biblical instruction, discipleship, and practical service. As a campus organization we are affiliated with ReJOYce in Jesus Ministries Inc., a nationwide campus ministry that is based in Los Angeles, California.
RJCF has incorporated the performing arts as an innovative tool to communicate the gospel. We utilize drama, contemporary dance, and song to help share the love of Jesus Christ to the students in a relatable way.
There are a number of opportunities for involvement in RJCF, including monthly small-group Bible studies, semester kick-offs, and many other events, including off-campus outings such as bowling, skating, picnics, and trips to a local ice cream parlor. We also do monthly community service.
For more information, please contact
Kimberly McIvor, mcivort@verizon.net
