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Student Religious Organizations

Taking into consideration the needs of various student constituencies, the Office of the Chaplains accredits a number of externally supported and student-founded religious organizations, currently including the following groups.

These organizations welcome all Willamette students to their fellowships regardless of their religious background.

1. Campus Ambassadors
2. InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
3. Jewish Student Union
4. Newman Club

1. Campus Ambassadors

Student Contacts: Alexa Dunn, Lacey Polvi and Sydney Smith
Advisor: Sarah Kirk, professor of chemistry

Campus Ambassadors exists to create communities through which students' lives are transformed by the power of Jesus Christ. We are committed to engaging people with the gospel, encouraging fellow believers and equipping students to be ambassadors of Christ in all areas of life.

Throughout the week we hold Bible studies and small group gatherings around campus. Periodically during the school year we offer opportunities for service, building community, and ministry training.

Visit the Campus Ambassadors website.

2. InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

Student Contacts: Amanda Beggs and Luz Rodriguez
Advisor: Nicole Seaders, visiting professor of mathematics

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is partnering with God on campus to establish witnessing communities of students and faculty who follow Jesus - growing in love for God, God's word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world. Whether you consider yourself a follower of Jesus or not, we invite you to "check us out." We welcome honest questions and curiosity. We believe that everything matters to God, so come learn how your faith intersects with your life at Willamette!

InterVarsity offers a variety of activities and places to connect:

• Weekly small groups in Greek houses across campus - to study the Bible, make new friends and learn to live out what Jesus teaches us! (See our website for times and locations.)
• Greekside Bible Study every Thursday evening at 9:00
• Fun events to meet new people and build relationships
• Conferences and retreats away from campus both semesters
• Outreach events in the community and on campus

Visit the Willamette InterVarsity website.

3. Jewish Student Union

Student Contact: Jessica Sternbauch
Advisor: Todd Silverstein, professor of chemistry

The JSU provides a community through which Jewish students may come together to celebrate holidays (Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Purim, Passover and Yom HaSho'ah) and connect with other Jewish students. We also provide non-Jewish students the opportunity to explore Judaism. Anyone in the Willamette community is welcome to attend our weekly Shabbat Kiddush on Friday evenings. JSU members work together to provide transportation fo the local temple for regular services and larger celebrations of all major holidays.

4. Newman Club

Student Contact: Rey Goicochea
Advisor: Bill Kelm, systems librarian

The Newman Club exists to bring Catholic fellowship to all students, faculty and staff on the Willamette University campus through service and faith formation. The group meets weekly, prays the rosary, organizes service projects and holds spiritual retreats throughout the year.