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2018-19 STUDENT RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AT

“...THE ONLY WAY WE CAN CREATE GLOBAL PEACE, IS THROUGH NOT ONLY EDUCATING OUR MINDS, BUT OUR HEARTS AND OUR SOULS.”

-MALALA YOUSAFZAI

Table of Contents

BAPTIST STUDENT MINISTRIES

E-LIFE

STUDENT MOBILIZATION

BETTER TOGETHER

EXODUS RETREAT

TCU WESLEY

BYX - BETA UPSILON CHI

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES

WORD OF TRUTH GOSPEL CHOIR

BRIDGES INTERNATIONAL

HILLEL

YOUNG LIFE

CALLING IN ACTION

INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

TCU CATHOLIC

LDSSA

CHI ALPHA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION

DELIGHT

REFORMED UNIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP

DISCIPLES ON CAMPUS

SIGMA PHI LAMBDA

About Us

We believe that at the foundation of all religious life is community â€“ the connection between individuals and the growth that comes from experiencing and sharing faith together. RSL provides advising, support & resources for over 20 diverse student religious organizations on campus that serve over 1900 students from across faith traditions, denominations and backgrounds. Groups may be centered around a shared tradition, connected to a national organization, or focused on a special interest or project such as music, dance, mission work or special events. Each group provides their own unique way for opportunities of worship, study, service and/or learning. We hope that you can find a community on campus that feeds your spirit. If you need help please feel free to come by the RSL office.

Baptist Student Ministries Description: We help students cultivate a relationship with Christ and then share that with others. That’s what we’re all about, “from the harvest, for the harvest,” reaching students and then helping them reach others. Mission Statement: To Know Christ and To Make Him Known

Three Adjectives that Describe Us: Discipleship, Community and Outreach. Main Meeting Time and Location: Mondays at 6:00 PM at the BSM House (2713 Wabash) Other Meetings and Events: Wednesdays at 12:00 PM Book Study and Free Lunch at the BSM House (2713 Wabash) Contact Us

Web: www.tcubsm.org Facebook: TCU BSM Twitter: @tcubsm Email: warren.ethridge@ texasbaptists.org

â€œVoice Engage Actâ€?

Better Together

Description: We invite people from all spiritual perspectives & religious traditions to be in community with one another, experience & learn about traditions outside of their own, and work together around a common cause to help others in need. Mission Statement: To educate students on how to live in community with, and work alongside, people of different faith traditions. Three Adjectives that Describe Us: Community, Engaging and Service-Oriented Main Meeting Time and Location: Tuesday of every month. Check with us for meeting time and location. Contact Us: Web: www.ifyc.org./better-together Facebook: TCU Better Together Email Britt Luby b.luby@tcu.edu

BYXBeta Upsilon Chi

Description: Mens Christian Social Fraternity that is founded on the principle of uniting college aged men based upon the common bond of Jesus Christ. Mission Statement: We are a lifelong brotherhood of committed Christian men seeking the bonds of brotherhood and unity in Christ through the avenue of a social fraternity on a college campus. Three Adjectives that Describe Us: Social, Brotherly and Fraternal Main Meeting Time and Location: Tuesdays at 9:20 PM in Sid Richardson Lecture Hall 4 Other Meetings and Events: social events (mixers, parties, rootbeer keggers) community service, philanthropy, parents weekends, etc. Contact Us: Web: www.tcu.betaupsilonchi.org Facebook: BYX TCU Twitter: @frogbyx Email: tcubyx@outlook.com

Bridges International (CRU)

Description: A local and global ministry-active on 1,700 campuses world-wide. Mission Statement: A caring community passionate about connecting people to Jesus Christ. Three Adjectives that Describe Us: Missional, Caring and Genuine. Main Meeting Time and Location: Email Gary and Alice

Other Meetings and Events: Guyâ€™s Courageous Manhood Stepping Up Series-Thursdays 5:30pm Rec Center game room basement. Girlâ€™s Bible studies, retreats. Contact Us: Web: www.tcucru.com Facebook: TCU CRU

Twitter @TCUcru

Email: gary.fredricks@cru.org alice.fredricks@cru.org

Calling in Action

Description: CIA integrates all genres of dance into one unified organization by utilizing the gifts of every member to make the diversity of this body a multifaceted representation of the body of Christ. Mission Statement: To glorify God through the art of dance.

Three Adjectives that Describe Us: Uplifting, Relaxing, Joyful

Main Meeting Time and Location: 7 pm -8:30 pm or 8:30 pm - 10 pm Thursdays and Sundays in Rec Center Multipurpose room 2 Other Meetings and Events: Placement class, Homecoming parade, Christmas show, Spring show

TCU Catholic Description: We seek to love God and each other by building relationships that welcome, support, uplift, and challenge each other. An environment for growing in faith and love of Christ through potentially every aspect of life. Mission Statement: To provide a student-centered ministry that encourages Catholic students, faculty, staff & non TCU friends to live the Mystery of Life in faith, hope, and love. Three Adjectives that Describe Us: Welcoming, Serving and Relationship-Centered. Main Meeting Time and Location: Mass on Sundays at 5:30 PM in Robert Carr Chapel & Mass on Wednesdays at 5:15 pm in the Newman Center (2704 W Berry St.) Followed by dinner in Bass room 1203 Other Meetings and Events: Bible Study, Catholic Conversations, service events and the Awakening Retreat each semester. Contact Us: Web: www.tcucatholic.org Facebook: TCU Catholic Community Twitter: @TCUCatholic Email: tcentarri@fwdioc.org

Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship Description: A Christian campus ministry dedicated to community, discipleship, and service. Mission Statement: To develop fully devoted, life-long followers of Christ that transform the university, the marketplace, and the world.

Three Adjectives that Describe Us: Friendly, Authentic and Fun.

Main Meeting Time and Location: LifeGroups on Tuesdays or Thursdays at 7:00 PM. See website for locations. Other Meetings and Events: Monthly â€œFamily Dinnersâ€? and service projects Contact Us: Web: Twitter: www.tcuxa.com @tcuxa Facebook: Email: Chi Alpha - TCU hornedfrogs.xa@gmail.com

Delight

Description: Delight is a college womenâ€™s community that grows together, serves together, learns together, and does life together while chasing the heart of God.

Mission Statement: Our mission is to invite college women into Christ-centered community that fosters vulnerability and transforms stories.

Main Meeting Time and Location: Tuesdays at 5:30 PM at Robert Carr Chapel

Disciples On Campus Description: Disciples on Campus is a student organization led by our campus minister and student leaders. Students come together weekly for fellowship, worship, study & service. Mission Statement: Your home base for genuine community on your journey Affiliated With: Disciples of Christ Three Adjectives that Describe Us: Inclusive, Passionate and Loving Main Meeting Time and Location: Wednesday nights at 6pm in Jarvis Hall. Other Meetings and Events: Refuge on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30 Jarvis Hall; Bible & Lunch on Fridays at 12 noon in Jarvis Hall. Contact Us: Web: www.disciples.tcu.edu Facebook: Disciples on Campus Texas Christian University

Twitter: @tcu_doc Email: disciples@tcu.edu

Exodus Retreat

Description: A three-day weekend retreat for incoming students at TCU where they can find Christ, community, and discipleship. They will worship, hear sermons from different pastors, find community through small group time, zip line, make smores and many other fun activities.

Mission Statement: To wholeheartedly glorify the Lord by serving incoming TCU students as they join the body of Christ at Texas Christian University through encouraging spiritual growth, community, and discipleship. Main Meeting Time and Location: One weekend in September with location to be determined.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Description: An organization dedicated to impacting the world for Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes using these 4 outlets: Camp, Coaches, Campus & Community. Mission Statement: To present coaches, athletes & all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church. Three Adjectives that Describe Us: Impactful, Engaging and Encouraging. Main Meeting Time and Location: Mondays at 8:00 PM in the Daniel Meyer Coliseum: Moncrief Club. Other Meetings and Events: :Wednesday night: Pops Garage outreach @7pm, FCA College Retreat in January Contact Us: Web: www.fca.org Facebook: TCU Fellowship of Christian Athletes Twitter: @tcu_fca Email: Cfranks@fca.org

Sigma Phi Lambda

Description: A Christian sorority focused on loving Jesus through serving others while building community and friendships. Mission Statement: We are a sisterhood of Christian women looking to shine their lights on campus daily. Three Adjectives that Describe Us: Service-Oriented, Adventurous and Uplifting. Main Meeting Time and Location: Tuesdays at 7:15 PM in Sid Richardson Lecture Hall 2, New Member meeting. Tuesdays at 8:15 PM in Sid Richardson Lecture Hall 1, chapter meeting Other Meetings and Events: We host events such as date dashes, sisterhood bonding, formals, philanthropies, & events with other on campus groups. Contact Us: Instagram: TCU Sigma Phi Lambda Facebook: TCU Sigma Phi Lambda Email: Jordan.m.cole@tcu.edu

Hillel Jewish Student Foundation Description: Organization for Jewish student community Mission Statement: To help students find a balance in being distinctively Jewish and universally human by encouraging them to pursue tzedek (social justice), tikkun olam (repairing the world) and Jewish learning Three Adjectives that Describe Us: Educational, Innovative and Accountable Main Meeting Time and Location: Fridays at Ahvath Shalom for services Other Meetings and Events: Flight Deck (trampoline park), grabbing a meal together, going to synagogue together, Israeli/ events

Contact Us: Web: www.hillel.tcu.edu Facebook: TCU Hillel Email: a.viola.clark@tcu.edu â€œIf I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am not for others, what am I? And if not now, when?â€? -Rabbi Hillel

E-LIFE

Description: We hope to creat opportunities for spiritual growth by connecting students with local churches.

Mission Statement: An organization focused on connecting with students and having intentional conversations about faith, your purpose and life.

Main Meeting Time and Location: TBD

International Christian Fellowship

Description: We are a group of people who want to share Christâ€™s love with the TCU international student community by helping students with whatever physical and/or spiritual needs they might have. Main Meeting Time and Location: Friday nights.

Other Meetings and Events: Weekly Bible studies, monthly off-campus outings (sporting events, museums, cookouts) and our Friendship Partners program

hree Adjectives that Describe Us: Community, Friendship and vice

LDSSA

Description: We are passionate and joyful followers of Christ--commonly referred to as Mormons (aka Latter-Day Saints). Still unsure of what that means? Visit https://beta.mormon.org/ to learn more, or better yet come to one of our meetings, and learn how you can help join the movement to put the C back in TCU. C--being Christian... in case you forgot :) Mission Statement: We love Christ. We desire to help students be proud of the C in TCU by raising Christian awareness and understanding through inter-faith community events, service and speakers. Three Adjectives that Describe Us: Community, Friendship and Service Main Meeting Time and Location: Varies

Reformed University Fellowship Description: A community of students, convinced and unconvinced alike, learning to love God, people and TCU. Explore Christianity, grow in your understanding of who Jesus is and learn what it looks like to walk with Him. Mission Statement: Reaching Students for Christ and Equipping them to Serve Main Meeting Time and Location: Check with us for time and place Three Adjectives that Describe Us: Messy, Grateful and Missional Other Meetings and Events: Going through a Biblical series on relationships

Muslim Student Association Description: An organization that is open to all TCU students & offers a variety of activities and events in an effort to promote awareness and understanding of Islam on campus as well as throughout the Fort Worth community. Mission Statement: To encourage growth and education about Islam & to increase intercultural awareness on campus among Muslim and Non-Muslim students. Three Adjectives that Describe Us: Culturally Diverse, Open-Minded and Devoted Main Meeting Time and Location: Varies

Student Mobilization

Description: Campus ministry serving TCU and the world. Mission Statement: Loving God and loving people. Three Adjectives that Describe Us: Personal, Communal and World-Changing. Main Meeting Time and Location: StuMo Late Night on Mondays at 9:30, Location: University Baptist Church

TCU Word of Truth

Description: Word of Truth Ministries is TCUâ€™s very own Gospel Choir. We are named ministries because we are more than just a gospel choir, we are a ministry. We are composed of current TCU students who are working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree.

Meetings and Events: Throughout the year Word of Truth holds several concerts, socials, and participates in community service.

Contact Us: Web: http://www.diversity.tcu.edu/studentorgs.asp Facebook: TCU Word of Truth Ministries Email: e.shropshire@tcu.edu

TCU Wesley Description: We join the United Methodist Church in making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world, a charge grounded in prayer, intentional relationships & engaging in mission opportunities. Mission Statement: To energize and empower young adults for Christian life by nurturing them in faith development, supporting them as they explore their vocation & engaging with them in mission and service activities locally & globally. Three Adjectives that Describe Us: Community, Discipleship and Missions. Main Meeting Time and Location: Wednesdays from 7-8:30 PM at The Wesley Foundation 2750 W Lowden St Other Meetings and Events: Sunday night study and snacks, 8pm to 11pm at the Wesley. Bible Study, Thursdays 12:30 Jarvis Hall Contact Us: Web: www.tcuwesley.org Facebook: TCU Wesley Twitter: @tcuwesley Email: tcuwesley@gmail.com

Young Life

Description: A 73 year old international, inter-denomination ministry that builds relationship with students so they can hear about the claims of Christ. â€œNot paying dues since 1941â€? Mission Statement: Introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith. Three Adjectives that Describe Us: Relational, Adventurous and Excellent Main Meeting Time and Location: 8:49 PM on Sundays at The Yoke 3212 Wabash Ave 76109 Other Meetings and Events: Random concerts at The Yoke, rock climbing Friday, fall trip, Colorado May trip and more! Contact Us: Web: www.fortworth.younglife.org Facebook: TCU Young Life Twitter: @tcuyounglife Email: tcuyounglife@gmail.com

Contact Us Religious & Spiritual Life Jarvis Hall, 1st floor 2820 S. University Drive TCU Box 297310 Fort Worth, TX 76129

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