CMA Brochure UGA`s Campus Ministry Association continues in its

Dr. David Holt • [email protected] • 706.286.4700
www.livinghopeathens.org • Facebook: Living Hope Family-Athens, GA
Living Hope is a Word-rooted, Spirit-empowered, culturally-engaged church that seeks
to bring salvation to the lost, healing to the hurting, and the training of leaders to help
reach the world for Jesus Christ. Sunday services at 2150 Lexington Road in Athens
(five minutes from the Arch). 9 a.m. Discipleship Hour; 10:30 a.m. worship service.
College ministries include discipleship classes, small groups, outreach, missions, and
leadership development.
THE NAVIGATORS
ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
PRESBYTERIAN STUDENT CENTER
Rev. Andy Cooke, Campus Minister • www.pscuga.org • 1250
S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30605 • 706.548.5932
The Presbyterian Student Center is the campus ministry of the
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Our mission is to furnish students with a rich community
experience through which they mature in faith, develop into committed disciples of
Jesus Christ, and become effective leaders of His church in the world. Our primary
gathering is our worship service on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. We also serve a free dinner on
Sundays at 7 p.m. We hope you can join us!
REFORMED UNIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP
Rev. Justin Clement, Campus Minister • [email protected] •
www.uga.ruf.org • 165 Pulaski St, Athens, GA 30601 •
706.227.3344
Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) is the campus ministry of the
Presbyterian Church in America. RUF is committed to reaching
students for Christ and equipping them to serve as the gospel in
its fullness is proclaimed and applied to all of life. RUF meets
weekly and also provides small group Bible studies and other
opportunities for fellowship and service. Our main meeting is on
Wednesdays at 8 p.m.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA®
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CAMPUS MINISTRY
Rev. Alison W. Eskildsen • [email protected] • Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd, Athens, GA 30606 •
706.546.7914
Participants explore their ideas and beliefs, deepen their understanding and
engagement with the world, and make new friends. Our historic liberal faith provides a
foundation for those seeking a spirituality guided by shared values. We welcome diversity.
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WATKINSVILLE COLLEGE MINISTRY
facebook.com/Watkinsvillecm/ • twitter.com/wfbccollege
Watkinsville College Ministry exists as the college ministry of Watkinsville
First Baptist Church and we seek to serve students at UGA, Gainesville
State and Athens Tech.
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Fr. Anthony Salzman • www.stphilothea.ga.goarch.org • 3761
Mars Hill Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677 • 706.310.1304
The Orthodox Christian Fellowship is an opportunity to meet
other Christians, to learn about the faith of the early Church, and to discuss topics of
vital interest related to our lives. The goal of OCF is simply to help you grow deeper in
your faith and knowledge of God while you are here at UGA.
Jonathan Irby, Campus Director • [email protected]
• ugateamunited.com P.O. Box 7476, Athens, GA 30604 •
706.227.9000
Team United is a coalition of staff representatives from Athletes in Action (AIA),
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), and Georgia Athletes Outreach (GAO). These
campus ministries have formed a partnership called “Team United” to minister and serve
the athletic community at UGA. Team United exists to ignite a movement of the Gospel
of Jesus Christ in the athletic community of UGA by winning, building, and sending
athletes, coaches, and all whom they influence. Team United focuses our ministry with
athletes and coaches at UGA, but we welcome anyone who wishes to attend our monthly
meetings, Bible studies, and other activities.
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Dustin Butler • [email protected] • Jon Channell •
[email protected] • georgianavs.com
The Navigators is an interdenominational Christian ministry whose purpose is to help
UGA students have an authentic and relevant relationship with Jesus Christ during
their college career and life beyond. We emphasize knowing and sharing the Gospel,
God’s word, mentorship, leadership development, and fostering a community of
friendships characterized by grace and truth. We are also extremely passionate about
serving people of all ethnic backgrounds. Come enjoy an ethnically diverse
experience! Weekly meeting information available at www.georgianavs.com.
TEAM UNITED
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LIVING HOPE CHURCH COLLEGE
MINISTRY
WESLEY FOUNDATION: THE UNITED
METHODIST STUDENT CENTER
www.ugawesley.org • 1196 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30605 •
706.353.1408
The Wesley Foundation exists to enable students to encounter God and become disciples
of Jesus Christ. Freshley, our ministry to first year students, is at 8:00 p.m. every Monday
night and Worship is on Wednesday nights at 8:00 p.m.
WORLDWIDE DISCIPLESHIP ASSOCIATION
Jon Deans • [email protected] • 706.338.2309 • Dave Johnson •
[email protected] 706.759.2176 • Facebook:
WDA.WorldwideDiscipleshipAssociation • WDA - Disciple Building
We partner with local churches to help disciple students in order that they
might grow in Christ-like love and character. Flight Club: Tuesdays at
7:30 p.m. at Watkinsville First Baptist Church.
2015-2016 CMA Executive Committee
President .........................................David Briones
Vice President .................. Angela Denton-Rachel
Treasurer..........................................David Bradley
Secretary ............................................. Mara Price
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UGA’s Campus Ministry Association continues in its
mission to serve you and offer a variety of programs for
encouragement, fellowship, spiritual formation, and personal
support while you study at the University of Georgia.
Many faith traditions are represented in our membership, yet
we are always looking to grow so that we may better serve
you and encourage you in your spiritual journey.
Please keep this brochure as a reference to make the
connections you need in your spiritual journey while you’re
here at the University of Georgia.
cma.uga.edu
Office of the
Dean of Students
Religious Affairs Liaison:
Bill McDonald
706.542.7774
Visit us online at
cma.uga.edu
ATHENS CHURCH
706.310.9300 • [email protected]
Athens Church exists to create a church that unchurched people love to
attend. Identical services are held Sundays at 9:15 and 11:00am and last
about one hour. College students are encouraged to volunteer in one of
our pre-school through high school environments during the service hour they¹re not
attending in the auditorium. College community groups form every January and
August and are the best way for college students to make friends and grow spiritually
at Athens Church. Visit AthensChurch.com for pickup times and locations for the bus
that runs from campus to church and back every Sunday.
BAHÁ’Í ASSOCIATION
Sohayl Moshtael • [email protected] • uga.edu/bahai • 706.542.7617 •
1.800.22UNITE
We invite you to learn more about the tenets and teachings of the Bahá’í
Faith, an independent world religion. We uphold the oneness of God,
recognize the unity of His Prophets and the religions founded by them,
promote the principle of the oneness of the entire human race, elimination of all forms
of prejudice, and universal peace.
BAPTIST COLLEGIATE MINISTRIES
Franklin Scott and Nathan Byrd • www.ugabcm.org • 450 S Lumpkin St,
Athens, GA 30605 • 706.549.2747
BCM exists to disciple collegians who will, in turn, disciple others. Our
model enables everyone to be involved in discipleship and to be
equipped for ministry! We are sponsored by the Georgia Baptist Mission Board and
the local Sarepta Baptist Association of Churches. We meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays for
worship, teaching, and small groups.
CATHOLIC CENTER AT UGA
David Briones • [email protected] • www.ccatuga.org •
1344 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30605 • 706.543.2293
The Catholic Center at UGA is a Eucharistic Community that seeks to live the gospel
of Jesus Christ in the tradition of our Roman Catholic faith and the spirit of St. Francis
of Assisi. All are welcome and invited to pursue knowledge and truth through liturgy,
study, fellowship and service at the Center. Student masses are every Sunday at 5 p.m.
followed by our Student Sunday Night Dinners.
CHI ALPHA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
BJ Thomas • [email protected] •
facebook.com/groups/ChiAlphaUGA/ Twitter: XA_UGA •
478.213.9145
Chi Alpha comes from “christou apostoloi,” meaning “Christ’s sent
ones.” The Greek letters Chi (X) and Alpha (A) are the initials of this phrase, which
reminds us that we should live to reflect Jesus’ life. We are a community of believers
and seekers. XA believes in connecting students to God, each other, and the world
through weekly services, Bible studies, retreats, and one-on-one discipleship.
CHINA OUTREACH MINISTRIES
Dr. Dorothy Boothe • [email protected] • 706.224.4437 •
Joe May • [email protected] • 706.410.7457 •
http://maydaysasia.wix.com/com-at-uga
China Outreach Ministries (COM) seeks to share Christian love in practical ways
(assistance in transition to American society, English classes, language partners, etc.)
with mainland Chinese graduate students, scholars, professionals, and their family
members. COM also endeavors to provide them with an understandable explanation
of the Biblical message and its influence on Western culture. We have resources in
both English and Mandarin.
CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH
christ-community.com • P.O. Box 1647, Watkinsville, GA 30677 •
706.769.4361
Christ Community works to help people follow Jesus together as a
family. We're convinced that while our life with God is personal, it's
not intended to be private. You need people in your life to help you
follow Jesus and other people need you to help them follow Jesus. Community
Groups are small groups of people who connect relationally and grow spiritually.
Christ Community Church is Christian, Evangelical, Reformed, Missional, and
Presbyterian. We are part of the Presbyterian Church in America and the Acts 29
Network.
CHRISTIAN CAMPUS FELLOWSHIP
Angela Denton-Rachel, Donnie Holliday, Beau Mason, Laura
Norwood, and Brian Wallace • [email protected] www.ugaccf.com
• 1080 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605 • 706.548.9625
CCF is a group of regular people who want to learn more about
the love and grace of God. We offer dynamic worship, thought provoking
messages, Bible studies, retreats, service projects, mission trips, special events,
housing for women, and the opportunity to form lasting friendships in a loving
community. Free meal at 6:45 p.m. followed by worship and teaching at 7:30 p.m.
every Thursday.
CHRISTUS VICTOR LUTHERAN CHURCH and
STUDENT CENTER
DISCIPLES ON CAMPUS
Diane Bales, Ph.D. • [email protected] • Robert Harris, Ph.D. •
[email protected] ugadisciplesoncampus.org • 1250 S Lumpkin St.,
Athens, GA 30605 • 706.207.0252
Disciples on Campus is a community of faith affiliated with the
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). This is a community of faith for all
people. There is no set list of beliefs you have to hold; no criteria you have to meet.
Faith is about growing in God’s Love, and the good news about this is that God
meets us where we are. We strive to grow through serving our neighbors, worship,
and discussing the real questions we have about God, life, and love. We meet at 7
p.m. on Wednesdays at the Presbyterian Student Center. You are welcome here!
GEORGIA CHRISTIAN STUDENT CENTER
Campus View Church of Christ • Adam Daniels, Campus Minister •
[email protected] • 1354 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30605 •
706.353.1556
The Georgia Christian Student Center is a ministry of the Campus
View Church of Christ, located on South Lumpkin Street (the big
white church across the street from the UGA Track). We exist to help students
KNOW Jesus by thinking deeply about faith, to GROW in relationships by sharing
burdens and victories, and to GO into the world as people who serve others in every
facet of life. We meet in the Campus View Church every Wednesday night at 6:30
p.m.! We’re also available every day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Bible study and
personal spiritual direction sessions. Check out our website for more info at
www.thegcsc.org.
Greg Michael, Pastor • [email protected] •
www.christusvictor.net • 1010 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30605 •
706.543.3801
As God has shown His love to us in Jesus Christ, we at Christus
Victor seek to help students grow in their faith, equip them to share their faith
with their friends, develop lasting relationships, and build strong leaders for the
future. Traditional Worship on Sundays at 8:00 and 10:45 a.m. Life 173
(contemporary) Sundays at 7:00 pm. Student Fellowship Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Small groups, intramurals and other activities and events, check our website or
contact us.
Samantha Elliott • [email protected] • http://gfc.tv/athens/
Grace Athens is a local church with a student ministry at the
University of Georgia. We gather every Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. on
campus at the historic North Campus Chapel. Over 400 students
gather with us to experience community life, spiritual teaching, and
life mentorship. Throughout the week we have over eight house church communities
across campus, discipleship groups, and social justice endeavors to bless the city of
Athens.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY
SAINTS INSTITUTE OF RELIGION (MORMON)
HILLEL AT UGA: THE FOUNDATION
FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE
David W. Bradley, Director • institute.lds.org • 1450 S Lumpkin St •
Athens, GA 30605 • 706.548.6226
The Institute of Religion and the Latter-day Saint Student
Association are here to help students preserve the spiritual
strength of the gospel of Jesus Christ through weekday classes
and regular social and service opportunities. Sunday services are
at the Institute of Religion at 10 a.m.
CRU
Alan Goddard • [email protected] • Christie Ankeney •
[email protected] • www.cruuga.org • Instagram: @cruatuga
Cru@UGA exists to call students to know Jesus, grow in their faith,
and go to the world. We are a non-denominational campus ministry
committed to raising up spiritual movements at UGA, at hundreds of campuses
across the US, and on campuses around the world. We meet each Tuesday at 8 p.m.
and have community groups which meet throughout the week all over campus.
GRACE ATHENS
Jeremy Lichtig and Mara Price, Co-Directors • [email protected] • ugahillel.org •
1155 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605 • 706.543.6393
Hillel at UGA’s mission is to enhance the lives of Jewish undergraduate and graduate
students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world. Hillel builds
Jewish identity and community leadership among our students and serves the Jewish
undergraduate and graduate students with dynamic, cutting edge, relevant
programming that fosters Jewish growth. Hillel at UGA creates a pluralistic Jewish
environment that respects the differences in religious practice among our students.
Free Shabbat dinner and services are offered every Friday night.
INTERVARSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Paula Frances Price, Campus Minister for the Greek Chapter •
[email protected] • greekintervarsity.org • PO Box 1603 •
Athens, GA 30606
InterVarsity is an umbrella organization that strives to see students
and faculty transformed by Jesus, UGA renewed, and World
Changers developed. We have a Greek Chapter for fraternity and sorority students
and a multi-ethnic chapter for all students. Both chapters have weekly chapter
meetings and Bible studies on and off campus.