Faith Traditions at SLU

In the hope of nurturing the spirituality of all Saint Louis University students, Campus Ministry works with religious leaders and ministers of different faiths around the St. Louis area.

Affiliate ministers are an integral part of the life of the University and work together with campus ministry to provide opportunities for spiritual, emotional and moral development for all of our SLU students. They sign a covenant with the University and are able to host meetings and meet with students on campus. Feel free to contact any of our affiliates directly.

Affiliate Members

Baptist

Third Baptist Church

Discover a different sort of Baptist at Third. Warm, welcoming, reverent and progressive, we embrace our diverse community and are on a mission to serve and minister within it. Third Baptist Church is in the heart of Grand Center, a block from the Fox Theatre, at the corner of Grand and Washington Boulevards. Students are invited to join us on our journey in a variety of ways. We have worship at 11 a.m., Sunday, and via Facebook and Youtube, a college class offering prayer, support, Bible study, and volunteer opportunities such as our monthly food pantry and after-school tutoring program.

620 N Grand Blvd
St Louis, MO 63103
314-533-7340
Rev. Drew Phillips, Minister
dphillips@third-baptist.org

West Side Missionary Baptist Church

We believe people were not created to do life alone. WSMBC is a place where you can belong. Our goal is to walk beside you to help you become all God created you to be and to support you through those moments you just need a shoulder to lean on. Through small groups and other social activities, we teach God's word in a relaxed environment that encourages interaction and spiritual growth. Our ministry seeks to provide students with three things: (1) a place to connect with one another, (2) a place to support one other, and (3) a place to grow, flourish, and become all that God has called us to be. Students are invited to join us for worship at 10:15 a.m. each Sunday in person or online.

4675 Page Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63113
Website: www.westsidembc.org
Email: cts@westsidembc.org
Nia Hodges (205)-246-6203
Cortney Strayhorn (314) 914–3917
Tenecia Strayhorn (314) 753-9510

Episcopal

Rockwell House

Rockwell House is the Episcopal Campus Ministry in St. Louis, located near the Washington University campus. Our ministry and many members are Episcopalian, but not all — if you’re interested, you’re welcome! We are a fully LGBTQIA+ inclusive community, seeking to follow Christ in compassion and justice as we practice loving God, our neighbors and ourselves. During the school year, we gather at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday for worship and dinner, and at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday for dinner and conversation, followed by night prayers. The house is open for studying, relaxing, watching TV, baking and small group time. The Rev. Hope Jernagan is also happy to meet you on SLU's campus for conversation.

7023 Forsyth Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63105
314-683-7707
Rev. Hope (Hopie) Welles Jernagan
hope@rockwellhouse.org
Rev. Sujanna Raj, contact for Telegu Christian Fellowship
sraj@emmanuelepiscopal.org
rockwellhouse.org

Complete the Rockwell House Interest Form

Interdenominational Christian

Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship

Chi Alpha exists to foster an on-campus family of students committed to growing devotionally, investing in each other and building the kingdom of God. We fulfill our vision through relationships, so the best way to experience the group is to come to a meeting.

Complete the Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship Interest Form

David Godbout
314-398-6333
david@novationchurch.com

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is the largest Christian sports organization in America. The fellowship is open to all those who wish to grow in their relationship with Christ and who share an interest in sports. Being an athlete is encouraged but not required. Meetings are held weekly at Chaifetz Arena, interspersed with service opportunities and fellowship through sports activity nights. We also host Bible studies specific to coaches at SLU.

Mitchell Vierling
mvierling@fca.org

International Students Incorporated

ISI, International Students Inc., exists to share God’s love with international college students. We offer friendship to every student regardless of race, nationality or religious preference to help them adjust to their new home and American culture; and help their conversational English grow effortlessly. We meet on Thursdays for (FFC Social!) food, friendship and conversation. Games, too. And we host off-campus outings. All are welcome. Bring your friends!

Fill Out International Students Inc’s (ISI) Interest Form

314-223-4611
Tom and Mary Hirsch
tom.mary@sbcglobal.net

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

InterVarsity is an interdenominational campus ministry serving students at colleges and universities nationwide. At SLU, we are a community of college students from different church, family and ethnic backgrounds. We are a student-led organization that strives to follow Jesus as college students and seeks to impact our community and our world. We look to the work of the Holy Spirit to transform each and every one of us whether we are followers of Jesus, seekers after God or cynical about spiritual issues. InterVarsity is a place where all of us can be challenged to learn and change.

Fill Out InterVarsity's Interest Form

Contact Jeremy Yu about our multiethnic community:
jeremy.yu@intervarsity.org
781-570-6367

Contact Jessie Gray about our international students' community:
jessica.gray@intervarsity.org
314-324-8302

Storyline College

Storyline College is the college ministry of Storyline Church, a church in St. Louis. We exist to reach college students with the gospel, disciple them into a relationship with Jesus and multiply them throughout St. Louis and the rest of the world. We are creating communities made up of followers of Jesus that desire to study the Bible, attend Storyline Church, and simply live life together on and off campus.

4:30 p.m. on Sunday
Storyline Church -
6401 Scanlan Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63139
704-746-2241
Logan Maloney
logan@thestorylinechurch.com
Emily Schoeffler
emily@thestorylinechurch.com

Islam

Muslim Students' Association

Saint Louis University’s Muslim Students Association is dedicated to supporting Muslims at SLU. It also educates people on Islam by holding events and providing resources to learn about the religion. Visit our office in the Cross Cultural Center for Global Citizenship on the first floor of the Center for Global Citizenship on West Pine Mall.

msa@slu.edu
Facebook Group

For prayer, you may also contact:
West Pine Islamic Center
3843 West Pine Mall
314-531-3584

Judaism

Jewish Student Association (JSA)

The Jewish Student Association promotes Judaism and Jewish life at SLU and provides a welcoming, inclusive Jewish community to students and faculty. It also provides education, hosting talks and events open to the University community.

jsa@slu.edu

JSA Facebook Page
JSA Facebook Group

Chabad on Campus at Washington University

Chabad on Campus aims to develop accessible and meaningful Jewish experiences for students at St. Louis-area campuses. The Jewish Student Network of St. Louis (aka "The Network") is our program focused on students at SLU, providing social, educational and spiritual opportunities, and welcoming all Jewish students, undergraduate and graduate.

http://chabadwashu.org/slu and https://thenetworkstl.org

Rabbi Hershey Novack
Chabad on Campus - Rohr Center for Jewish Life
7018 Forsyth Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63105
314-721-2884
hello@chabadwashu.org

Rabbi Yankel Oster
yankel@jgradsstl.org
Chana Oster
chana@jgradsstl.org

St. Louis Hillel at Washington University

St. Louis Hillel serves the faith needs of Reform, Conservative and Orthodox Jewish college students by providing religious, social, intellectual and cultural opportunities. Shabbat services and dinner are held on at 5:45 p.m. Friday at the Hillel Center.

6300 Forsyth Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63105
314-935-9037
Jacqueline Levey
jackie@washuhillel.org
Rabbi Jordan Gerson
rabbijordan@washuhillel.org

Lutheran

Reliant Church/Crave Coffeehouse (LC-MS)

Reliant College Ministry exists to love and serve college students. We seek to help college students know that they are loved deeply by God in Christ Jesus and that they are in turn sent to share that love with others. Reliant is the midtown multisite of Christ Memorial Lutheran Church managing and meeting in Crave Coffeehouse on the medical campus side of SLU (3500 Caroline). We are a comfortable community for those uncomfortable with church. Students are invited to join us for worship at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings and a college community group (with dinner) during the week Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. at Crave. You can learn more about Reliant at our website www.reliantchurch.org and Crave Coffeehouse at www.cravestl.org

Contact info is:
Nathan Schultz
nathan.schultz@cmstl.org

Complete the Reliant Church Interest Form

LuMin-St. Louis (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America)

LuMin-STL is a campus ministry of the ELCA that exists to build community, deepen one’s faith, expand one’s mindset and inspire service to all the world because God loves us. LuMin meets on the SLU campus and at our campus house near Washington University to dwell in the Word and Sacrament, to support one another and as a place of refuge. We are a Reconciling in Christ Community and we welcome all folks as God’s beloved.

Please check its website at www.lcmstl.org for information about meetings and worship at SLU.

LuMin Campus House
7019 Forsyth Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63105
House Phone: 314-863-8140
Email: pastor@lcmstl.org
Website: www.lcmstl.org

Reformed

Reformed University Fellowship

Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) is a Christian campus ministry at SLU. We seek to be a community of students and full-time staff who are asking together what the Gospel of Jesus Christ means for our lives. RUF is a place for Christians, non-Christians, and everyone in between to find friendship, belonging, and rest from the often-restless world of the college campus. We do small group Bible studies, large group worship, and love to grab coffee or lunch together. We love a good movie night and game night, too. Contact our staff for more info, or just to hang out:

Noah Rinehart
noah.rinehart@ruf.org

Marie Fennema
marie.fennema@ruf.org

Ben Pate
ben.pate@ruf.org

Check out @sluruf on Instagram

United Methodist

The Gathering

The Gathering represents ministry at SLU in the United Methodist tradition. We believe Jesus calls us to a faith that's active. As a church, we deepen our faith together through our six shared practices. These include worship, serve, pray, grow, give, invite. Join us for young adult activities including core groups and socials.

Pastor Dave Merrill
dave.merrill@gatheringnow.org

Pastor Morgan Dynes
morgan.dynes@gatheringnow.org

Website: www.gatheringnow.org

Additional St. Louis Worship Locations

Below is a list of additional places of worship that are not part of the Saint Louis University affiliate program. You are free to explore these on your own.

Baptist

Central Baptist Church
2842 Washington Ave.
314-533-0747

Tower Grove Baptist
4257 Magnolia Ave.
314-865-4673

Congregational

First Congregational Church
6501 Wydown Blvd.
314-721-5060

Disciples of Christ

Union Avenue Christian Church
733 Union Blvd.
314-361-8844

Episcopal

St. John's Episcopal Church
3664 Arsenal St.
314-772-3970

Trinity Episcopal Church
600 N. Euclid Ave.
314-361-4655

Hindu

Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
12305 Natural Bridge Road
314-395-5742