Christianity is a monotheistic Abrahamic religion that diverged from Judaism in the first century of the common era. Christian beliefs center on the life, teachings, execution and resurrection of Jesus. Christianity is widely practiced globally, and is the world’s largest religion with just under two and a half billion followers. As a result, there are a wide variety of denominations and Christian practice and teaching can vary considerably.
Christianity
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For Christians, the cross represents God’s love for humanity and creation expressed in Jesus’ death and resurrection. The cross looks back to Jesus’ crucifixion in the first century C.E., but has also come to signify Christian identity, self-sacrifice and the victory of life over death.
Yale’s Christian community is served by the Rev. Ian Oliver, Senior Associate Chaplain for Protestant Life & Pastor of the University Church in Yale, and Rev. Jenny Peek, Associate University Chaplain & Associate Pastor of the University Church in Yale. It is also served by a wide variety of Christian groups on and around campus: learn more about them and when they meet below.
Christian Groups on and Around Campus
Get in touch & learn more:
🌐: https://athletesinaction.org/campus-movements/yale/
Colleen (McCormack) Rice, Yale Women’s Soccer, BR ‘17 - Staff Leader
🗺️: Trinity Baptist Church, 630 State Street, New Haven, CT, 06511
⏰: Services 10 AM Sundays, Adult Education Hour 9 AM Sundays
Get in touch & learn more:
🌐: http://trinity-baptist.org/
Rev. Matt Coburn, Pastor
☎️: 203-789-4500
🗺️: Services held at Yale Afro-American Cultural Center, 211 Park Street, New Haven CT 06511
⏰: Services 10 AM Sundays when class is in session during Spring and Fall semesters.
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Dr. Orlando YarBorough III, Pastor
🗺️: Services held at Dwight Chapel, Old Campus, 300 College Street, New Haven, CT 06511
⏰: Chi Alpha Live services 7 PM on Fridays
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Dr. Rob Malcom & Dr. Sarah Malcom, co-directors
🗺️: The Ministry House, 31 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06510
⏰: Rooted (leadership lecture & worship series) 5:45 PM Fridays, dinner provided
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Chita Kovoor & Michael Racine, Ministry Fellows
📧: chitra.kovoor@christianunion.org & michael.racine@christianunion.org
🗺️: Services held at Dwight Chapel, Old Campus, 300 College Street, New Haven, CT 06511
⏰: Services 10 AM Sundays (also available online).
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🗺️: Services held at Battell Chapel, Old Campus, 300 College Street, New Haven, CT 06511
⏰: Taizé Services 9:00 PM Wednesday evenings, followed by snacks and conversation.
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Kari Henkelmann Keyl, Pastor
🗺️: Services held at Battell Chapel: Lovett Room, Old Campus, 300 College Street, New Haven, CT 06511
⏰: Vespers Prayer 5:00 PM Thursdays during academic year
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Father Steven Voytovich, Orthodox Christian Advisor
🗺️: Christ Presbyterian Church, 135 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511
⏰: Services 10:30 AM Sunday
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Craig Luekens, Pastor
🗺️: 291 Edwards Street, New Haven, CT 06511
⏰: Spiritual Formation Weekly Gathering (catered meal & scripture study) Fridays at 7:00 PM
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🗺️: St. Thomas More Center, 268 Park Street, New Haven, CT 06511
⏰: Sunday Masses at 10:00 AM, 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
Weekday masses at 5:30 PM Monday - Thursday. Reconciliation offered before mass at 5:00 PM.
Summer Mass 10:00 AM Sunday only.
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Father Ryan Lerner, Roman Catholic Chaplain
Sister Mary Rose Irvine, Assistant Chaplain
Pauline Little, Assistant Chaplain
🗺️: LDS Institute of Religion, 84 Trumbull Street, New Haven, CT 06511
⏰: 10:00 AM Sunday - married students and families
12:30 PM - Young Single Adult Members
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🗺️: Services held at Dwight Chapel, Old Campus, 300 College Street, New Haven, CT 06511
⏰: Liturgy of the Word with Sacred Music Sundays 5:00 PM, followed by dinner.
Get in touch & learn more:
🌐: https://www.episcopalyale.org/
Rev. Ali Donohue, Episcopal Chaplain
🗺️: United Church on the Green, 270 Temple Street, New Haven, CT 06511
⏰: Services 10 AM Sundays
Get in touch & learn more:
🌐: https://unitednewhaven.org/
Rev. Dr. Stephen G. Ray Jr., Senior Minister
🗺️: Battell Chapel, Old Campus, 300 College Street, New Haven, CT 06511
⏰: Services at 10:30 AM Sunday, year round.
Katekesis (dinner, bible study and discussion) weekly during academic year, Wednesday 5:30 PM, in the Chaplain’s Office Lounge
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Rev. Ian Oliver, Pastor & Rev. Jenny Peek, Associate Pastor
☎️: 203 432 1131 & 203 432 1869
🗺️: Services at First & Summerfield United Methodist Church, 425 College Street, New Haven, CT 06511
⏰: Services Sunday at 4:00 PM
Get in touch & learn more:
🌐: https://www.elmcityvineyard.org/
Josh Williams, Lead Pastor
🗺️: Meet at Dwight Common Room, 300 College Street, New Haven, CT 06511
⏰: TNT (Thursday Night Together) group worship & teaching Thursdays 8 PM.
Get in touch & learn more:
🌐: http://www.yalestudentsforchrist.org/
Sang Yun & Charmain Yun