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Religious Organizations


Christian Organizations

The University of Evansville offers many options for students practicing the Christian faith. The University also sponsors a campus-wide worship service called "Unity in Praise" during the Spring semester. Below are the official campus Christian organizations.

Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM)
A student led group that helps students build a solid foundation for life through weekly praise and worship, small group Bible studies, fellowships and ministry opportunities.
Co-Presidents: Fall 2006 Amanda DeVore (ad86@evansville.edu)
Morgan Taylor (mt68@evansville.edu) or Evansvillebcm@hotmail.com
Advisor: Chris Hochwender (ch81@evansville.edu)

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
A student-led huddle, which provides a weekly opportunity for growth in faith through singing praises and small group Bible studies. While this is an athletically- affiliated group, many non-athletes attend and are certainly welcome.
Contact: Dr. Heather Gulgin (hg10@evansville.edu)
Advisor: Michael Swan (ms281@evansville.edu)

Habitat for Humanity
A non-profit Christian organization that holds weekly meetings and plans Saturday worksites at local houses under construction. UE's Habitat members make a big difference in the Evansville community.
President: Stephanie Ernst (se46@evansville.edu)
Advisor: James Berry (jb74@evansville.edu)

Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
InterAction is an interdenominational group that focuses on turning college students into life changing followers of Christ. It is for the experienced and non-experienced Christian. This group has a weekly meeting, Bible studies, and many other opportunities to get involved. It is affiliated with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.
President: Emilee Shake (es82@evansville.edu)
Advisor: John Parr (jp43@evansville.edu)

Kappa Chi
A co-ed Christian service fraternity open to any interested student. The group has weekly meetings on Mondays to fellowship together and to plan service projects. Service opportunities range from raising money for local and worldwide hunger, serving meals at homeless shelters, tutoring neighborhood children, visiting the elderly and various other community service efforts.
President: Colleen Morales (cm84@evansville.edu)

Newman Center
"We are Catholics trying to remain faithful through weekly Mass and service to our community while having fun and meeting new people."
Newman Ministry takes its name from Cardinal John Henry Newman. Cardinal Newman believed that it was in the best interest of Catholic students to stay informed and enlightened by their faith through staying connected to one another and the Gospel.
The campus ministry outreach of the Catholic Diocese of Evansville located at 1901 Lincoln Avenue, across the street from Koch Center for Engineering and Science. Mass each Sunday in Neu Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Weekly Dinner Series and meal on Mondays 5:30-7p.m.
Contact: Kristel Riffert (kr53@evansville.edu)
Co-Presidents: Ellie Dohogne (ed44@evansville.edu)
Co-Presidents: Evan Jones (ej21@evansville.edu)

Student Christian Fellowship (SCF)
Student Christian Fellowship helps students grow in Christ through large group meetings, small group Bible studies, and serving others through outreaches and mission trips, and it is affiliated with the Independent Christian Church.
SCF's campus house is located at 440 S. Weinbach Avenue across from Hale and Hughes Halls.
Contact: Shelby Stocks (ss291@evansville.edu)
Advisor: Phil Gerhart (pg3@evansville.edu)

Wesley Fellowship "The Gathering"
A weekly gathering Thursday nights at 6:00p.m. in Grabill Lounge for United Methodist students, and other curious folks to fellowship with one another, learn more about our United Methodist faith, and love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength.
Contact: Dave Warren (templeyaya@yahoo.com)
Contact: Brian Erickson (be27@evansville.edu)
President: Nancy Gerhart (ng32@evansville.edu)


Jewish Organizations

The University of Evansville sponsors student groups for Jewish students. Below is the official campus Jewish organizations.

Hillel
Offers fellowship and growth opportunities for Jewish students as well as educational opportunities for the whole campus.
Contact: Neil Hytowitz (nh39@evansville.edu)
Advisor: Dr. Valerie Stein (vs9@evansville.edu)


Latter Day Saints Organizations

The University of Evansville sponsors student groups for Mormon students. Below are the official campus Mormon organizations.

Latter-day Saints Student Association
The LDSSA Seeks to meet the needs of individual college students. It particularly strives to help all Latter-Day Saints college students stay closely affiliated with the church.
Advisor: Dr. Henry Miner (hm6@evansville.edu)
Co-Presidents: Melissa Walker(mw85@evansville.edu)
Dianne Walker (dw73@evansville.edu)
 


Muslim Organizations

The University of Evansville sponsors student groups for Muslim students. Below are the official campus Muslim organizations.

Muslim Student Association
Offers fellowship, support, and growth opportunities for Muslim students.
Advisor: Dr. Mohammad Azarian (ma3@evansville.edu)

Chaplain: Brian Erickson - (812)-488-2240 - be27@evansville.edu
Administrative Assistant: Carla A. Lemar - (812)-488-2235 - cl48@evansville.edu