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.
Dr. Rob Malcolm and Rev. Sarah Malcolm are the directors of Yale Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship. If you have any questions and/or would like to visit with them, please e-mail them at robert.malcolm@yale.edu and sarah.malcolm@yale.edu.
Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship at Yale is a group of students earnestly following Jesus. Our name comes from the Greek for Christ’s Apostles though we’re not a frat….we’re a community of brothers and sisters living for Jesus at Yale. Our beliefs can be summarized simply: God is real. God has revealed Himself in Jesus. The Bible is God’s word. God is still moving today. God ought to be the most important thing in every person’s life.
These beliefs can be described as orthodox, Protestant, and Pentecostal. By orthodox, we mean that we affirm the historic declarations of the Christian faith: specifically the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed. By Protestant, we mean that we believe the Bible is trustworthy and we believe that faith requires personal commitment – no one is born a Christian. By Pentecostal, we mean that we believe that the ministry of the Holy Spirit includes miracles, and this is an important part of the life of the church. We’re sponsored by the Assemblies of God, the world’s largest Pentecostal denomination (although we welcome students from all backgrounds).
To learn more about our community, click here.
Life Groups: meet to talk about community, the story of Christ, and what this thing called “life” is all about. It’s a great opportunity to dive deep into scripture and learn how we can love and live in a whole new way; of being with friends old and new; making a difference in the lives of those around us; and preparing to be a Jesus follower wherever we go in life! Life groups meet in colleges - email us to find out where and when.
Retreats: are offered each semester and allow you to get away, listen to God in stillness and solitude, and have others speak in to your lives. E-mail us for more details.
Mission Trips: around the world allow participants to seek ways to minister to the people around us.We are always looking for ways to serve others locally and globally.
Large Group Meeting: Please join us on Friday nights for “Chi Alpha Live,” our weekly large group gathering in Dwight Hall from 7-8 pm. We’ll hang out afterwards with either a popcorn or cereal bar and great conversation. Everyone is welcome, we hope to see you there!
Colleen (McCormack) Rice (Yale Women’s Soccer, BR ‘17) is the staff leader of Athletes in Action at Yale. If you have any questions and/or would like to schedule a meeting, please email her at colleen.mccormack@yale.edu.
Mitchell Tyler is one of our student leaders and would love to connect with you if you have any questions or interest. You can email him at mitchell.tyler@yale.edu.
Athletes in Action (AIA) is a student-led sports ministry dedicated to building a community of fellowship founded in the loving character of Jesus Christ. Our vision is to see ourselves, our community and the world deeply changed by the love of Christ. We welcome people of all backgrounds to explore the Christian faith. We meet weekly during the academic year and have Bible studies throughout the week, fellowship activities, and retreats throughout the year. To explore the national organization of AIA, please click here for lots of resources, info, and videos about programs. To be included on the email list so you can stay up-to-date on all our activities, please email Colleen.
Large Group – Joyful fellowship. Authentic relationships. Welcoming worship. Practical talks. Fun games. Those are the key aspects to our weekly time together, which always serves as an important hour of rest and encouragement. We meet Tuesday nights at 9pm, in the RTH Varsity Room.
Life Groups – We offer weekly small groups to develop deeper relationships with God and with one another. There is always a welcoming spirit, an open discussion, and study of God’s Word. Email Colleen to be included!
Frosh Group – One of our small groups is dedicated to first-years only! Join for a safe space of building friendships and discussing life and God. Email Colleen for the weekly time & location.
Fellowship Activity – Varying from week to week, these include s’mores, bowling, game nights, movie nights, etc. We also try to attend as many athletic events together as possible. All are welcome!
Retreats – We host a Yale-specific retreat in the Fall semester, and we attend the Northeast Regional AIA retreat in the Spring semester (late January/early February).
Pastor Matt Coburn is a staff pastor at the Trinity Baptist Church. If you would like to visit with him and/or have any questions, please e-mail matthew.coburn@trinity-baptist.org or call 203-789-4500.
Trinity Baptist Church exists to glorify God. We are a body of Christian believers centered in the gospel of Jesus Christ and committed to the authority of the Bible. We aim to be authentic in our faith and life, and we desire to love God and love our neighbor. We believe that as we faithfully teach and practice the Bible, God brings life and change—we have seen it happen! Our prayer is that as we continue to seek God, the hub city of New Haven would increasingly be a launching pad for world mission, a training place for Christian excellence and ministry, and a city of godliness. Come join us.
Sunday Morning Worship: 10 AM
Adult Education Hour at 9AM
In-person: Join us for service at our 630 State Street church.
Virtual: Available at 10 AM via our website www.trinity-baptist.org or on YouTube by searching Trinity Baptist Church New Haven.
College Lunches – Periodically during the academic year we organize a lunch for college students after the morning service. Come for good food & thought-provoking conversation with students and other church members!
Service & Ministry – Whatever your gifts and talents, there is a place for you to serve at Trinity. Whether it is our urban outreach or children’s church, our youth group or music ministry, our hospitality teams or service crews, you can put your faith in action and see God at work.
Adult Education – Come to grow in your understanding of God and to be equipped to serve. We have multiple classes that you can choose from, covering a wide variety of topics, such as: Church History, Bible Overview, Theology, Prayer, Apologetics, and Evangelism. (Time and format TBA)
Dr. OrLando Yarborough III is the pastor of the Black Church at Yale. If you have any questions and/or would like to visit with him, please e-mail him at orlando.yarborough@yale.edu.
Black Church at Yale (BCAY) is a student-run church with a diverse congregation consisting of a variety of backgrounds including diverse ethnicities, nationalities and denominations. Although our services are mostly attended by Yale undergrads, we are open to graduate students, professors, staff and community members joining our worship community. We are joined together by our love for Jesus Christ, not by the color of our skin, or our denominational affiliations. We express our love and devotion to God through songs of praise and worship. During our worship set, we stand on our feet, clap our hands, raise our arms and bow our heads in reverence and adoration of our God. Our musical style ranges from contemporary Christian to gospel praise and worship. We have a talented team of vocalists along with a full band that consists of a keyboardist, bassist and drummer.
Sunday (10:00 a.m.) -Join us for worship services at the Afro-American Cultural Center, located at 211 Park St, New Haven, CT. Our worship format is very simple, without a long list of rituals and traditions. We believe that the most important components of a Sunday service are the worship and the Word, so we give priority to these two elements. We aim to be obedient to the leading of the Holy Spirit, which means that sometimes we may deviate from our regular schedule to give way for an additional worship song or a special moment of prayer. Once a month we celebrate communion through the Lord’s Supper. Also, we get a special performance from the remarkable Yale Gospel Choir once a month.
The Serve the Nations Team - Jesus was a servant leader and we will be a servant people (Luke 22:24-27). We aspire not only to serve inside the church with excellence, but to minister in the marketplace. This church will produce future problem solvers for the greatest global challenges, thus becoming the salt and light of the world. (Matthew 5:13:16; Matthew 28:18-20). Purpose: To equip the BCAY family to follow Christ in servant leadership, thus becoming salt and light in the world.
The Hospitality Team - The purpose of the Hospitality Team is: 1) to create an environment of warmth by welcoming and accepting individuals from any background into the BCAY community. 2) to make those who come to BCAY feel comfortable as they explore what God means in their lives. 3) to establish a community where they feel welcomed.
Breath of Life Worship Team - The purpose of our praise and worship team is to: 1) To invoke the presence of God through musical worship. 2) To lead and involve the congregation in praise, adoration, and thanksgiving. 3) To create an atmosphere most conducive to hearing from and connecting with God.
The Audio/Visual Team - “They’re pretty cool…just join them.” ~ Anonymous member of team, 2011. The purpose of the A/V Team is: 1) to fully engage the congregation with every aspect of Sunday service: praise & worship, the message, and announcements. 2) to oversee the technical setup and breakdown of the sanctuary. 3) to manage the audio and projector feeds during service. 4) to launch the “BCAY Presents” monthly news video series (anticipated launch date is November).
Marketing and Communications Team - A lot happens at BCAY, and the Communications team is responsible for keeping everyone informed and in the loop. This team coordinates all internal and external communications and marketing efforts.
The Finance and Development Ministry - The Finance and Development Ministry is the business department at BCAY. This team manages the collection and deposit of tithes and offerings on Sunday mornings. It is also responsible for keeping up-to-date books, making payments, acting as signatories on authorized checks and officiating finance meetings/reports with Student Staff. This team will also assist in seeking fundraising methods to increase church funds.
Chitra Kovoor (chitra.kovoor@christianunion.org) and Michael Racine (michael.racine@christianunion.org) are our Ministry Fellows. Our student leaders are Luke Bell (Pierson ’23), Maddie Bartels (Trumbull ’23), and Tiana Luo (Stiles ’24). If you have any questions and/or would like to meet up with them, you can reach them at luke.bell@yale.edu, maddie.bartels@yale.edu, and tiana.luo@yale.edu.
Christian Union Lux is a Christian fellowship and undergraduate organization at Yale University. As a child organization of Christian Union, CU Lux inherits our shared mission of transforming our nation and world by developing and connecting bold Christian leaders. We hope to carry out our mission through a strong curriculum focused on saturating every student in the Word of God and a lifestyle of seeking fervently after Christ. For more information, explore our website at https://culux.org!
Bible Courses: Divided by class year and gender, BCs are small groups where we have in-depth Bible study, fellowship with each other, and grow in Christ together. Please check our website for updated meeting times!
Rooted: Rooted is a leadership lecture series that happens every other Friday night. This is a time of worship and a time to listen to one of our Ministry Fellows or a guest speaker give a talk or lead a discussion that aims to grow us in knowledge and confidence, and equip us for leadership in any field where God may call us. This is followed by a Q&A or small group session. Dinner is usually served at the Mouse from 6–6:30 pm, when we also hang out, do icebreaker games, and sing worship songs. The program is from 6:30–8pm. We encourage you to come and also invite friends and suitemates!
Social Events: Be it prayer and fasting weekends, CU Study Hall, East Rock hike, games and comedy night, 3D Mafia, women’s brunch or men’s quesadilla night, we are always hosting various fun activities as opportunities to build friendships and serve each other! Keep an eye out for these in our weekly newsletter.
Outreach Events: Our outreach leaders spearhead CU’s commitment to honoring Christ and loving people by boldly proclaiming His love for us and the good news of what He has done for the world. Outreach events every year look different, but may include facilitating one-on-one evangelistic conversations, innovative group events for spiritual exploration and broad distribution of Christian literature across campus. Reach out to get involved!
The James W.C. Pennington Center has been significantly strengthening Christian witness and influence at Yale since 2014. Located at 31 Whitney Avenue, we are one block from Timothy Dwight Hall and two blocks from Cross Campus. The real gem is located on the basement level of the building, where the student Ministry House (affectionately nicknamed “The Mouse”) hosts our Bible Courses, Rooted, social events, and prayer sessions. It is often frequented by students studying, cooking, or having a quiet prayer time.
Revs. Joseph and Michele Cumming are Co-Pastors of the International Church at Yale. Rev. Andrew Cunningham is Director of the Yale International Christian Fellowship. If you have any questions and/or would like to visit with them, please e-mail Elder Vicky Sigworth.
The International Church at Yale is an international, interdenominational community of followers of Jesus who gather for worship at Yale. Our vision is to encourage one another to grow in love and faith so that we may serve as a visible representation and witness to the Kingdom of God on the Yale campus and serve the university community, particularly its international students, scholars, faculty, and their families.
Sunday (10:00 a.m.) ICY is online and, when weather permits, outside! Our Sunday service starts at 10am and is always accessible on Zoom: 
Everyone is welcome! Some Sundays we also meet at the same time, outside, for a hybrid service. Please contact Vicky Sigworth, vsigworth@gmail.com, or phone/text 203 215 1034 for information about attending in person.
Anyone is welcome to attend our services, regardless of whether or not you have any religious background. You are welcome, no matter whether you consider yourself a believer in Jesus, or are curious to learn more about the Christian faith, or simply want to practice your English.
We hope that you will find us to be a warm and caring community that welcomes you in friendship and helps you to feel at home here at Yale. Our services are informal, and you are welcome to come wearing whatever clothing you wear every day. American students and scholars and their families are also welcome at our services – particularly if you would like to help international students feel at home in this country.
Chinese-Language and English-Language Home Bible Study Groups - Meet weekly during the academic year. Please contact Vicky Sigworth (see above) for more information.
English-Language Conversation Class – Meets on Sunday mornings during the academic year. Contact Vicky Sigworth (see above) for information.
International Christian Fellowship - Organizes hospitality dinners for international students and scholars, as well as an “Alpha Course” designed to help people explore questions they may have about the existence of God, the purpose of life, the meaning of the Bible or what it means to be a Christian.
Kari Henkelmann Keyl is the Pastor for LuMin at Yale. Feel free to contact Pastor Kari at karihenkelmann.keyl@yale.edu or call/text 603-533-5274. Our Student Leaders are Patrick Chappel YC’24 and Brook Smith YC’25 . Gabrielle Brown is our Pastoral Intern, serving both LuMin and Bethesda Lutheran Church this year.
LuMin at Yale is a spiritual home for students on Yale’s campus, providing supportive community for college students and graduate students alike. While grounded in Lutheran understandings of God’s grace, the LuMin community is made up of people of many faith backgrounds or none at all. Celebrating diversity, we welcome people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, and are recognized as a Reconciling in Christ community of the ELCA (Ev. Lutheran Church in America). We gather for soul-nourishing worship, we have fun and build friendships, and we support one another as we grow in faith, self-understanding, and love for the world.
All are welcome to our weekly Taizé Evening Prayer (followed by snacks and conversation) at Battell Chapel, starting Aug. 31, on Wednesdays at 9:00pm. This half-hour time of centering prayer combines music, reading, candlelight and silence, opening our hearts to the presence and love of God. It’s the perfect midweek remedy for the too-busy-ness of our lives. You also may join us via Zoom. Email Pastor Kari the Zoom link or for more information.
Serving in New Haven - We schedule times to volunteer together at the Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen serving meals and having conversations with guests who are experiencing housing insecurity and need. We also help out once a year with an innovative program called Abraham’s Tent and are open to other ways students will decide to serve together in the New Haven community. Email Patrick Chappel to sign up to serve.
Pastoral care and connection for extra support, vocational searching, faith questions, or just for a chat over coffee or a walk around campus: Contact Pastor Kari or Vicar Gabrielle to set up a time.
Fun and faith with our ministry partners: We cherish our collaborative times of fun (like apple picking or going out for ice cream) and learning (like Study-and-Snack days or topical workshops/presentations), and celebrating our faith (Advent Lessons & Carols and Holy Week gatherings) with our partner ministries: Episcopal Church at Yale, University Church in Yale, Bethesda Lutheran Church, and Yale Progressive Christian Students.
Father Steven Voytovich is the Orthodox Christian Advisor. If you would like to visit with him, please e-mail him at voyts90@gmail.com.
The Orthodox Christian Fellowship at Yale meet for vespers (evening prayer) in the Lovett Room of Battell Chapel every Thursday at 5:00 p.m. during the academic year. For more info, click here.
Rev. Craig Luekens is the Undergraduate & Grad Presbyterian Life Advisor. If you have any questions and/or would like to visit with them, please e-mail them at craig.luekens@gmail.com. For more information, reach out to Student Leader Shi-Wen Yeo at shiwen.yeo@yale.edu.
Christ Presbyterian Church, New Haven is a member of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). As one of many communions in the church universal, the PCA may be distinguished by its affirmation of what has been described as the “Reformed system of faith” as reflected in the Westminster Confession of Faith. The PCA is characterized by its emphasis on both personal revival and theological reformation. Without revival, reformation can become “dead orthodoxy.” Without reformation, revival can result in shallow experientialism and misinformed zeal. By promoting reformation and revival, we seek to carry out the Great Commission with Biblical integrity and personal authenticity unto the glory of God.
Sundays (10 am) - In the morning service, we continually strive to find a balance between longstanding hymn favorites and songs that reflect a more contemporary musical language, yet meet the standards of theological richness found in the older hymns. We blend these two elements in our worship and seek to conscientiously foster an atmosphere of grace as related to different musical preferences.
After worship stay for sermon discussion or other Sunday studies opportunities followed by a catered lunch. Click here for more on worship and the full Sunday experience. For more on our theology of worship, see handout from our Theology class. For recent sermons and bulletins click here.
Going Deep -A pastor-led discussion on core Christian beliefs that is meant to serve college students who want a more in-depth study of theology and the whole Bible.
Bridging the Church-Campus Gap - This is our internship program for college students interested in learning more, investing more, being more knit in to the family of God. It is a great opportunity to serve, receive valuable theological training, and have practical experiences and opportunities within the church.
Jon Hinkson and Anita Hinkson are the Directors of the Rivendell Student Fellows program; Karen Mahan and Sue Smedley are the Directors of Spiritual Formation. Soozie Schneider is the Director of the Yale Faculty Roundtable. David Mahan, Tanya Walker, Donald Smedley, and John Hartley are Senior Fellows of the Institute.
For more information about our directors, fellows, administrative staff, and Board of Directors, visit www.rivendellinstitute.org/about/#team.
Our mission to explore the contribution of an historic Christian vision of life to the academy, human flourishing, and the common good brings into focus two vital considerations. How does Christian faith speak to the ideas, issues, and concerns of contemporary society as these are formulated in our colleges and universities? How can our academic institutions become places where voices of faith contribute as conversation partners in the formation of a new generation of scholars and leaders? The Rivendell Institute was created to take up these and other questions as servants to and within Yale University.
Our lovely building at 291 Edwards St. is the physical center for our Institute.
Spiritual Formation Fellowship- The Spiritual Formation program is a fellowship for graduate and professional students and postdocs that meets weekly to address the unique spiritual challenges in academia. A biblical view of integrating academic pursuits, personal lives, and faith is explored through scripture study, faculty lectures, retreats and personal mentoring. Meetings are on Fridays from 7:00-9:00pm at the Rivendell Institute. For more information about the program and curriculum and to view the full program schedule, visit www.rivendellinstitute.org/spiritual-formation.
Student Fellows Program - The Student Fellows program is a selective, intensive formation experience designed to cultivate Christian disciples in their callings as image bearers and witness bearers. The program runs the length of one academic year and consists of biweekly seminars, retreats, and mentoring. As part of the program, Fellows will develop a short integration project or paper. Occasional dinner colloquia provide Fellows an opportunity to engage with seasoned disciples who exemplify image bearing and witness bearing within their spheres of influence. The application window for the Student Fellows Program is open from May to July each year.
For more information and to view this year’s schedule, visit www.rivendellinstitute.org/student-fellows.
Colloquia and Retreats – These events explore what it means to integrate one’s faith with careers and other roles, and offer practical ways to draw closer to God in the midst of the many pressures we face in our academic and professional lives. Dates are posted on our website during the academic calendar. For questions about Colloquia and Retreats, please contact info@rivendellinstitute.org.
Home Scripture Study – A biweekly opportunity to participate in thoughtful, practical discussion of the Scriptures in the comfortable home setting of a Yale professor. Each year features close study of one book of the Bible. Faculty, graduate students, spouses, and friends are welcome. For more info contact david.mahan@yale.edu.
Fr. Ryan Lerner is the Roman Catholic Chaplain; Sr. Mary Rose Irvine, Allan Esteron, Pauline Little and David Rivera are the Assistant Roman Catholic Chaplains. Learn more about them at https://stm.yale.edu/chapel-leadership.
Saint Thomas More, the Catholic Chapel & Center at Yale University serves the Catholic community at Yale University (STM) by helping Catholics serve God and humanity locally and globally. We are located at 268 Park Street, across from the Pierson College gate.
At STM, we strive to create a vibrant and welcoming Catholic community through study, prayer, and action. Visit our website at www.stm.yale.edu for more information about we do or come visit us!
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Academic Year
Sunday Masses
10am, 5pm and 9pm
(livestreamed at https://stm.yale.edu/streamspot-livestream)
10am Mass is streamed for those that cannot attend Mass by using this link: https://stm.yale.edu/streamspot-livestream)
Masses are archived to STM’s website and on STM’s YouTube channel for later viewing.
Daily Mass
5:3pm Monday through Thursday
Reconciliation will be offered before daily Mass beginning at 5pm
Summer
10am Mass (Streamed for those that cannot attend Mass by using this link: https://stm.yale.edu/streamspot-livestream)
No Daily Mass
Reconciliation by appointment – contact Fr. Ryan at ryan.lerner@yale.edu
Golden Center Hours
Academic Year
Sunday – Thursday: 9am to Midnight
Friday: 9am to 10pm
Saturday: 10am to 6pm
Summer
9am-3pm Monday – Friday
STM’s ministry consists of three major components, each fostering faith development and belonging in a supportive community of faith.
Intellectual Life (STUDY) – Anchored by the Sunday night lectures which are livestreamed and in person over dinner for students; Theology on Tap, Reading Groups and other small group conversations provide a space for students to learn more about their faith. ESTEEM is a program for juniors and seniors to learn about Church leadership and how to transition into parish life after college.
Spiritual Life (PRAY) – In addition to attending Mass, there are many ways to be involved in the rhythms of the liturgical year, including serving as lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, acolytes and joining the choir as a singer or a musician. Prayer experiences are scheduled daily and spirituality groups are offered throughout the academic year. Each semester, retreats are also offered. Pastoral counseling or spiritual direction is available on request.
Service and Social Justice (ACT) – Volunteering in the Wednesday Soup Kitchen at STM, participating in local service projects and participating in Alternative Spring Break trips are some of the ways students engage in service and the social justice mission of the Church. The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Student Ambassador program is one way for students to engage in the global mission of the Church and local advocacy for those on the margins.
Community Life – Small Church Communities (SCC) meet weekly at STM and offer students lectionary-based scripture study and faith sharing. Social activities offer occasions to share refreshments, view and discuss a film, watch a sporting event on television or celebrate a holiday together. Events like apple picking, pumpkin carving and study breaks, are replenishing outlets for students in the midst of their academic stress. These programs are planned and coordinated by STM’s Undergraduate and Graduate Councils.
STM’s campus ministry is housed in two structures: The Chapel and The Thomas E. Golden, Jr. Center. The Chapel of Saint Thomas More was designed by William Douglas Orr ꞌ19 ꞌ27 M.Arch. It is a combination of Art Deco and traditional Catholic design and was dedicated on October 9, 1938. Further changes were made to the Chapel in 1970 as part of the liturgical renewal of the Second Vatican Council. In 2008, George Knight ꞌ95 M.Arch. of Knight Architecture further renovated and preserved the space, including the original chandeliers.
The Thomas E. Golden, Jr. Center was designed by César Pelli, former Dean of Yale School of Architecture (1977-1984). Pelli worked with Rev. Robert Beloin (Yale’s 7th Catholic Chaplain) in creating a place for Catholic campus ministry that was welcoming and filled with light. The Golden Center opened in 2006 and offers a place for all students, faculty and staff on Yale’s campus to find community and experience a home away from home.
Randy LaRose is the director of the New Haven Institute of Religion for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. If you have any questions and/or would like to visit with him, please e-mail him at larosera@churchofjesuschrist.org
Our purpose is to help young adults understand and rely on the teachings and Atonement of Jesus Christ, qualify for the blessings of the temple, and prepare themselves, their families, and others for eternal life with their Father in Heaven
*The New Haven Institute is open for students and young adults of all faiths around the New Haven area.
The Latter-day Saint Student Association (LDSSA) provides Yale students with the opportunity to come together in a supportive Mormon environment and seeks to educate and raise awareness about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Yale and New Haven communities.
Family Home Evening: Monday evenings at 7pm. Students gather for food, short spiritual thoughts, and games.
Tuesdays: Class is held consistently every Tuesday evening throughout the year unless a holiday falls on that day. There are refreshments and mingling from 7-7:30 pm and then class from 7:30-8:45 pm.
Married Student Date Nights – The second Friday of each month. We start at 6 pm with dinner and then have a short lesson and fun activity afterwards. Babysitting is provided.
Other classes: Additional classes are offered on different days of the week. This schedule sometimes changes according to the needs of the students each semester. Check our Facebook page for the latest schedule (New Haven LDS Institute of Religion).
The LDS Institute of Religion is located on 84 Trumbull St. and was dedicated in 1997 by Yale alumnus Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. Classes are held on the fourth floor.
The Rev. Alison Donohue is the Chaplain of the Episcopal Church at Yale. She meets one-on-one with students of all faith backgrounds (or none at all) and invites you to be in touch at alison.donohue@yale.edu. Our Associate Chaplain is the Rev. Heidi Thorsen (hthorsen@trinitynewhaven.org) and our Deacon is the Rev. Kyle Pedersen (kyle.pederson@yale.edu).
Our student-led ministry is overseen by our Congregational Council, which consists of Co-Chairs Melia Young (melia.young@yale.edu) and Cal Swanson (cal.swanson@yale.edu, and members representing undergradautes, graduate & professional students, and young adults. As a church which helps priests-in-training work effectively with young adults, we have a number of seminarians from Berkeley Divinity School, the Episcopal seminary at Yale, either attend worship and/or serve in various roles at ECY. These include Mentors, interns, a Program Director, and Theologians in Residence.
ECY’s Offices and Student Lounge are located at 305 Crown St. (between High and York Streets), and the office number is 203-432-5401. Our two church dogs are Paddy (St. Padraigh of Ireland) and Maisie (St. Margaret of Scotland). Neither have e-mail addresses at present. For bio sketches of all staff (and dogs), see https://episcopalyale.org/
Check us out on http://episcopalyale.org/ and sign up for weekly e-blasts on what’s going on! And join us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/EpiscopalChurchatYale/ and Instagram @episcopalchurchyale.
The Episcopal Church at Yale (ECY) — 150 Years of Knowing, Loving & Service. ECY is a student-led organization that offers inspiring worship and music, a transforming community, and a passion for justice for undergraduates, graduate & professional students, international students, and young adults in the greater New Haven area between 21 and 35 years old. We are ancient and modern; offering beautiful liturgy and music; fully inclusive of all genders and sexual orientations; and continuously responding to emerging undergrad, grad and professional student, and community needs. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome just as you are.
Sunday 5PM: A Liturgy of the Word with Sacred Music
A time for quiet contemplation, resting into a beloved community, beautiful music, inspiring sermons, and small group reflection. Join us at http://us02web.zoom.us/j/82546384431
Daily Worship: Noonday Prayer, Compline
Each year, student leaders plan a series of non-Sunday worship opportunities drawn from the “Daily Office,” the manner of prayer practiced by monastic commnunities for many centuries. Look for announcements about offerings this year at http://episcopalyale.org.
Social & Fellowship Events: We have a variety of opportunities to engage in fellowship with one another and with God through apple picking, game nights, graduate student dinners, hikes with outdoor Eucharists, and exam week study halls.
Spiritual Formation: ECY offers periodic study sessions and small group experiences to deepen your understanding of your spiritual identity, of scripture, and of how to discern how you wish to live out your faith in your daily life.
Fellowship & Retreats: We also offer several retreats each year, one at a monastery in Cambridge, MA, and one with Episcopal student groups at other local universities, where we have a chance to reflect on an deepen our spiritual lives. Finally, in the past, we have offered international retreats during Spring Break. All retreats are being adapted to a virtual platform for the remainder of 2020.
Mentor Program: Through our partnership with Berkeley Divinity School, we offer mentors to all interested undergraduates and graduate/professional students. These take the form of a mix of spiritual director/big brother/big sister relationship. Contact matt.roberts@yale.edu if you want to explore this kind of companionship on your journey at Yale.
Bible Study, Fellowhsip Events for those 21-35 (Young Adult Episcopalians): For more information on Young Adult Episcopalians (YAE) programs email yaeforjesus@gmail.com.
Service & Justice Activities: While ECY membership represents broad diversity of political and social beliefs, as a larger Episcopal church and as an intentional community in the Anglican/Episcopalian tradition, we are often described as “progressive” because of our deep gospel-based commitment to social justice. As such, ECY is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization, and we invite you to join our Undoing Racism team. We are also fully inclusive and welcoming of the queer community. Periodically, ECY invites members to join in various advocacy activities that express concern for the lives of those on the margins of our society, including immigrants, persecuted religious minorities, women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Please see our website (https://episcopalyale.org) for our values and current activities in these areas.
Mailing List: To receive weekly e-blasts on upcoming programs, events, and service opportunities, ask our Administrator to put you on our mailing list at episcopalchurch@yale.edu, or call Soraya at 203-432-5401.
Dr. Bonnie Scott is the Transitional Senior Pastor of the United Church on the Green. If you have any questions and/or would like to visit with her, please e-mail her at Dr.bonnie.scott@gmail.com.
The United Church on the Green (UCG) is a progressive Protestant Christian church that is a member of the United Church of Christ (UCC). We were established 1742 and had our Meetinghouse built in 1815. We believe God is still speaking to the world today… and we’re trying to listen. We are not a “The Bible says it. I believe it. That settles it.” kind of church. Questions are encouraged. We have also been ”Open and Affirming” of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons since 1989. We are working with God to build a better future and trying to “connect the dots” to grow peace, justice, and compassion in the world. We are not interested in “saving souls” or “converting the heathen.” God’s love is for all.
Sunday (10:30 a.m.) - We gather to sing, pray, hear the message, and live out community. We welcome all people as an open and affirming congregation. Following worship we share our welcome with one another at coffee hour complete with a real feast, and round tables to sit at. Often we have a “Second Hour” where we discuss an important topic, have a book study, or a sermon talk-back. Usually the first Sunday of the month we celebrate communion (also called “Eucharist” or “the Lord’s Supper”). All present, including children and guests, baptized or not, are invited to share the bread and cup. We always use grape juice instead of wine, out of respect for those persons who are striving to live in recovery. Also, there are gluten-free crackers available for those who need them. One can receive communion by either sitting in your pew or coming forward.
Abraham’s Tent – every year we participate in inviting 10 homeless residents of Columbus House to live in our lower level of our meeting House for a week and share meals and time with them.
Bible Study - Meets weekly on Mondays at 7:00 pm, at the home of Deacon Mike Waterson. All are welcome no matter how familiar you are with the Bible. Facilitated by Vickey Allen, a United Church member who is studying at Hartford Seminary. We have informal discussions based on suggested readings in the Revised Common Lectionary. For more information, contact Mike at michael.waterson@yale.edu.
Chapel on the Green - At least once every year we make sandwiches for the homeless on the Green and share communion with them.
Dinner & Discussion - Every other week at 5:30 on Sundays we have pot luck dinners and discussion around interesting topics. We also have these kinds of discussions at our Second Hour, following coffee hours at noon, such as guests talking about our ministry with Incarceration, racial tensions, tips for Allies of transgender people, Interdependence with our sister UCC churches in new Haven, etc. Book groups also are held several times a year.
5-on-5 Craft Group - Meets on some Thursdays at 11:30am at the Parish House. Join us to do handwork in good company as we enjoy far-ranging, interesting conversation. Bring your own knitting, sewing, mending, embroidery, quilting or any handwork. If you want lunch, bring a brown bag lunch. New folks are always welcome. If you have questions, speak to DeeDee, Cynthia, Ruth Anne, Vickey or Jean Blue at jeanandjon71@gmail.com.
The UCG Yard Birds - Our “Gardening Ministry” Group consists of people who love to landscape and garden. For more information, contact Roger Adams at roger_adams@comcast.net .
Jeff Kraines is the pastor for UCW and can be contacted either via email or phone call, jkraines1@gmail.com, 860-604-3611
UCW (United Church of Westville) is a student-led, pastor-resourced church. We are a community whose aim is to know Christ and make him known. We emphasize discipleship, prayer and depth in the Word, in loving, grace and truth community.
Weekly Sunday Worship at 1p.m, followed by lunch at our church in Westville (about 10 minutes from campus). Rides leave from HGS at 12:20pm and 12:40. During the week we have small groups meeting on campus and lots of opportunities to connect with one another.
New Haven Korean Methodist Church located at 34 Harrison St, New Haven, CT 06515.
Rev. Ian Oliver is the Pastor, and Rev. Jenny Peek is the Associate Pastor of the University Church in Yale. Catherine Amy Kropp is our Liturgical Assistant, Chase Loomer is our Organist, and Hannah Goodwillie and Jasmine Gelber are our 2018-19 Choir Directors. If you have a question and/or would like to meet, please e-mail ian.oliver@yale.edu and jennifer.peek@yale.edu.
The University Church (UCY) is the historic student church at Yale, tracing its ancestry back to the original student church founded in 1757. Today, we are a Christian congregation of Yale students, faculty, staff, and many friends from the New Haven area. We come from many Christian and non-Christian backgrounds. We have wonderful traditional and contemporary music, a global Christian worship style, preaching fit for an academic community, lots of service in New Haven, and, we hope, a warm and truly welcoming community.
Our Mission Statement says:
God calls us together be an ecumenical Christian community in the midst of Yale University, extending an authentic and inclusive welcome to all Yale students, faculty, staff, and alumni, and all of the New Haven community. We are called to worship the Triune God with joy and in beauty, to bring together lived faith, moral perspective and critical thought, and to serve our neighbors in the New Haven area and around the world. As we remind ourselves each week, we are being formed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ into leaders and disciples who will do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God.
Sunday (10:30 a.m.) – Worship service held in Battell Chapel.
Wednesday (6:00 p.m.) – Katekesis dinner and discussion on tough questions of faith in the Chaplain’s Office lounge.
Student Deacons - The UCY Student Deacons at the Yale church date back to the 1920’s, when becoming a deacon was senior honor. Today, the student deacons are both undergrad and grad students. They serve the church by being its “eyes and ears” on campus, helping the church understand how best to serve Yale students today. Deacons also take leadership roles in worship, community service, and all UCY programs. Student Deacons are selected through a process of prayerful discernment each Fall Semester and serve renewable one-year terms from January-January.
Liturgical Ministries Group (LMG) - The LMG was founded by YDS Intern Emily Scott in 2005 as a way for UCY members to get more involved in worship. LMG members sign up and are assigned specific Sundays when they will come early and help prepare the chapel and lead parts of the service. The LMG also meets for dinner once a month to learn about liturgy and discuss creative plans for future services. Contact the Rev. Ian Oliver for more information.
University Church in Yale Choir – The UCY Choir is an auditioned ensemble of Yale undergraduates, School of Music, Institute of Sacred Music, and other graduate school students, as well as other singers from the area. The choir is a key part of the educational mission of the University Church, leading our congregation in a broad exposure to the very best Christian music from across the globe and across the centuries. The University Church Choir is led by Choral Conducting graduate students of Marguerite Brooks at the Institute of Sacred Music.
Church Council – The University is governed on behalf of the university by a Church Council made up of the Secretary of the University, the Deans of the Divinity School and the School of Music, the Director of the Institute of Sacred Music, a Head of College, faculty members, student deacons, and representatives of the church’s congregation.
Staff/Advisor contact:
Pastor Josh Williams is the staff advisor and lead contact for Elm City Vineyard. He can be contacted via email, josh@elmcityvineyard.org
The Student Leader contacts are divided amongst undergrad and graduate and can also be contacted through email. The undergrad student leaders are: Hopewell Rogers: Elizabeth.Rogers@yale.edu, and Moses Kitakule: moses.kitakule@yale.edu. The Graduate Student leaders are Daniel Song: joongyu.song@yale.edu, and Asia Brown: asia.brown@yale.edu.
The Elm City Vineyard Church exists to call all people to revolutionary lives of action through Spirit-empowered communities that love and obey Jesus Christ in all things. Our mission is to form healing community and transform our city and our world. At ECV, we meet together at our Sunday gatherings, weekly home groups, and in all parts of New Haven as we work, play, and serve our city. Whether you are just asking questions about faith or whether you are a longtime churchgoer, you are welcome to join ECV as we do life together with a living and active God.
Sundays at 4 p.m. is the regular worship meeting time and the first meeting of the semester usually occurs at the end of August.
The ECV Church is located at 425 College St. which can be found at the corner of College and Elm Sts. The First and Summerfield Church building immediately diagonal from Battell Chapel.
These fellowships are communities of Christians in the graduate and professional schools who meet regularly for prayer, fellowship, the study of scripture and discussions of how our faith intersects with our academic and professional callings. We seek to discover how we can use our academic skills wisely, how we can connect our scholarship and our faith, and how we can love and serve Christ in our departments, our professions, and in all aspects of our lives. We are connected with a range of local churches and organizations within and beyond Yale, seeking to share the message of God’s love to our peers at Yale and the larger community of New Haven.
Lara Takasugi (TC 09) and Sang Yun (ES 93) are the directors of Yale Students for Christ. If you have any questions and/or would like to meet up with them, you can reach them at lara.takasugi@yale.edu or sang.yun@yale.edu
As Yale Students for Christ, we seek to grow in faith in Jesus for a lifetime and live it out together at Yale. We are a member organization of Cru (formerly known as Campus Crusade for Christ). Please feel free to take a look around the website for more info (yalestudentsforchrist.org)!