University Faith Groups

The Center for Religious Services (CRS) is a group of recognized religious or spiritual organizations on campus. The CRS is provided by the University as a courtesy to members of relgious organizations who have students attending the university. While the University endorses no religious organization or practice, official recognition has been granted to individual representatives of religious organizations who have covenanted to abide by specific University standards. Members of the religious community officially recognized by the University and supervised by the Division of Student Life are listed below.

Baha’i Campus Association
The Baha'i Campus Association is a student organization for members of the Baha'i Faith, but is open to all students. Baha'is are followers of Baha'u'llah and support the oneness of God, the oneness of religion and the oneness of mankind.
CONTACT: Dr. Duane Troxel | 303.744.6456
EMAIL: DrTroxel@netscape.com
WEBSITE: www.bahai.org


Buddhist Fellowship
The Buddhist Fellowship is for Buddhist students and students of Buddhism and offers study and practice in meditation and philosophy.  The Buddhist Chaplain, Venerable Claude d’Estrée, is also a spiritual director and trained in the Centering Prayer tradition as well as comparative spiritual disciplines.
CONTACT: Venerable Claude d'Estree| 303.871.6286
EMAIL: cdestree@du.edu


Campus Crusade for Christ
Campus Crusade for Christ is an interdenominational Christian group existing for the purpose of aiding students in their spiritual growth through weekly large group meetings, small group Bible studies, conferences and retreats.
CONTACT: Chad Stewardand/or Bekah Stewart
EMAIL: chad.stewart@uscm.org and/or bekah.stewart@uscm.org
WEBSITE: www.denvercru.org/du


Catholic Campus Ministry (FOCUS)
The Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) is an outreach program to Roman Catholic students and anyone interested in the Catholic Faith. We offer weekly small group Bible studies, retreats and conferences throughout the year. Contact us about local churches and mass times. The FOCUS house is located across from Centennial Towers, at 1795 South Williams Street.
CONTACT: Colleen McCaskey | 309.212.2906
EMAIL: denvermetro@focusonline.org
WEBSITE: www.focusonline.org


Chabad of South Denver
We create a warm and non judgmental environment where you can become a part of our extended family. We welcome all Jews regardless of background, affiliation, knowledge, or practice. Our goal is to connect students to each other and to bring Judaism on campus to life. We are located at 2205 South High Street.
CONTACT: Rabbi Yossi Serebryanski | 303.744.9699
EMAIL:Rabbi@du.edu


Christian Challenge (BSU)
We offer activities designed to enhance students' spiritual growth through weekly fellowship meetings, Bible studies, retreats and outreach events. We are a fellowship of Christians sponsored by Southern Baptist Churches open to all students.
CONTACT: Rev. Ron Gustman | 303.750.5390
EMAIL: rgustman@juno.com
WEBSITE: www.christianchallengedenver.org


Christian Science Organization
The Christian Science Organization at DU holds weekly testimony meetings and sponsors free lectures on campus about Christian Science.
CONTACT: Lisa Sytsma | 303.758.6493
EMAIL: lisasytsma@msn.com


Hillel Jewish Student Center
Hillel is a multi-faceted organization sponsoring a wide variety of Jewish programs including religious, social, educational, Israel-based activities and leadership development. We are located at 2240 East Wesley.
CONTACT: Rachel Pinsker | 303.777.2773
WEBSITE: www.du.hillelcolorado.org


International Student Connection
ISC is about people - about building a bridge between Americans and international students. As an organization of Christian people, ISC wants to make international students feel welcome and help make their experience in Denver as meaningful and enjoyable as possible.
CONTACT: Randy Weiss
EMAIL: rweiss@isconnection.org
WEBSITE:www.isconnection.org


International Students, Inc. (ISI)
International Students, Inc. (ISI) is a Christian ministry that serves students and scholars on over 400 campuses around the U.S. We offer Bible studies, social events, trips and conferences. ISI also connects internationals with American friends from local Christian churches.
CONTACT: Laura Compton | 303.744.7075
EMAIL: lauracom2@gmail.com
WEBSITE: www.isidenver.org


InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
We invite you to join us for fun, teaching, and worship. We participate in activities that draw us together, such as social events, Bible studies and seasonal retreats. As a group we are in the process of exploring what is means to be a Christian in today's world.
CONTACT: Tom Balma | 720.988.3978
EMAIL: tom_balma@ivstaff.org


MENORAH- Menorah Ministries
Menorah is a Messianic Jewish ministry consisting of both Jews and Gentiles who believe that Yeshua/Jesus is the Messiah, Redeemer/Savior of the world. Jewish roots Bible studies, literature, fellowship and activities.
CONTACT: Donna Drebenstedt | 303.355.2009
EMAIL: menorah@menorah.org
WEBSITE: www.menorah.org


The Navigators
The Navigators are an Interdenominational Christian ministry serving college students through one-to-one mentoring, small group Bible studies, social activities, conferences and retreats.
CONTACT: Steve Perry | 303.525.5480
EMAIL: dunavigators@yahoo.com
WEBSITE: www.campusnavs.org/du


Orthodox Christian
Vespers served Thursdays at 6:00 PM at Evans Chapel for our Orthodox (Greek, Russian, Antiochene, Romanian, Serbian, etc.,) Christian students. Also join us at St. Mark's Church, 1405 South Vine Street.
CONTACT: Father John Connely | 303.722.0707
EMAIL:john.connely@gmail.com


Pentecostal Campus Fellowship
We meet weekly for Bible study and prayer. Our goal is to help you develop and maintain a strong spiritual life, which among other things will enrich your college experience. We base our teachings and practice upon the original church as described in the Bible, in the book of Acts.
CONTACT: Phil Day | 303.204.2533
EMAIL: pday@du.edu


Pioneers for Christ
Pioneers for Christ is a campus ministry organization that hosts weekly DU "GODtalk" discussions and devotionals, which are open to all current DU students. Our goal is to encourage dialogue regarding what the Christian Scriptures say towards the nature of God and to consider His relevancy in modern times. Pioneers for Christ is sponsored by the Young Adult Ministry at University Church of Christ, a non-denominational, bible-based church just blocks away from campus at 2000 S. Milwaukee St. (Milwaukee and Asbury).
CONTACT: Mark Wylie | 303.758.8280
EMAIL:markwylieyam@qwest.net


Young Life
Young Life is a non-denominational Christian outreach ministry to Junior High and High School students in Denver. There are Young Life meetings every weeknight during the school year. Join other DU students volunteering with Young Life. There are weekly Bible studies and leadership training monthly. Stop by the house at 1986 South York Street.
CONTACT: Ken Tankersley | 303.472.8140
EMAIL: sainttank@aol.com


Wesley Foundation
We are a group of students exploring the Christian faith and what it means to live faithfully in a postmodern world. Our events consist of social gatherings, volunteer work in the community and weekly theological discussion groups.
CONTACT: Ryan Canaday
EMAIL: wesley@du.edu

The Center for Religious Services is happy to assist students in contacting religious organizations not listed here. If you have questions, or would like assistance, please contact us at 303.871.4488 or by e-mail.