• DEPARTMENTS LIST
• Office of the Chaplains
  • Events, Programs and Religious Holidays
  • Student Religious Organizations
  • Cone Chapel
  • Willamette University and The United Methodist Church
  • Salem-Keizer Area Places of Worship
  • Staff
  • The Lilly Project

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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 ministries, 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. Latter-Day Saint Student Association
5. Newman Club
6. United Methodist Students

1. Campus Ambassadors

Student Contacts: Matt Pitchford and Lacey Polvi
Advisor: Junggi Hong, assistant professor of exercise science

Campus Ambassadors exists to create communities through which students' lives are transformed by the power of Jesus Christ. Our fellowship includes students and faculty who desire to share and live out the good news of God's love. 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.

No matter what year you may be at Willamette University or if you are a prospective student searching for a community of believers on campus, feel free to contact us!

Campus Ambassadors strives to fulfill its mission by offering students and faculty the following opportunities:

• A weekly large group gathering called "Koinonia" (Greek for "fellowship"), which we describe as a time of worship, study, sharing and fun
• Several Bible studies, nightly prayer and small groups that meet in locations around campus on a weekly basis
• Fun social activities - usually once a month
• Annual conferences and retreats
• Occasional service projects

Visit the Campus Ambassadors website.

2. InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

Student Contact: Luz Rodriguez, Brad Shults and Rebecca Taylor
Advisors: James Friedrich, professor of psychology

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF) is on campus with the purpose of partnering with God to transform the campus and change the world.

IVCF hosts weekly small group Bible studies in the residence halls and Greek houses. Students also plan regular worship events on campus and periodic outreach events. Join us to be a part of this missional community striving to follow Jesus on campus. We welcome your questions and look forward to meeting you!

Visit the Willamette InterVarsity website.

3. Jewish Student Union

Student Contacts: Shoshana Jarvis or Rebecca Stanley
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 and Passover) and connect with other Jewish students. We also provide non-Jewish students the opportunity to explore traditional Judaism. Anyone in the Willamette community is welcome to attend our weekly Shabbat Kiddush. JSU members work together to provide transportation fo the local temple for regular services and larger celebrations of all major holidays.

4. Latter-Day Saint Student Association

Student Contact: The Office of the Chaplains will be glad to connect students with the LDSSA .
Advisor: Betsy Johnson, facilities supervisor

The Latter-day Saint Student Association (LDSSA) is established to encourage and support members in achieving their academic goals and maintaining a balanced life while on campus; to encourage members to become an influence for good by participating in activities and service on campus and in the community; to provide students with meaningful service opportunities and social and religious activities that are consistent with LDSSA standards.

LDSSA meets weekly to study the scriptures and their application to daily life - personal, social, academic and otherwise. Meetings give a regular place and time where individuals of shared belief can meet and encourage one another to achieve their goals and maintain a balanced life.

5. Newman Club

Student Contact: Rey Goicochea
Advisor: Jennifer Butler, lab educator, Olin Science Center

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 conducts weekly rosary meetings and organizes service projects and retreats throughout the year.

6. United Methodist Students

Currently there is no active United Methodist student organization. Students interested in re-organizing should contact Holli Davenport in the Office of the Chaplains.