Student Activities
Interfaith Council

The position of the Chatham University Interfaith Council is that religious sensitivity is a personal matter and should be treated with due regard, keeping sacred the principal of free will. Devotion in any system of belief should be offered and received openly in good faith; never by coercion, manipulation or deception. Some would capitalize on the tender yearnings of spiritual awareness to promulgate factional personnel or financial agendas. These actions thwart the value of spiritual exercise which should have as its objective the edification of the soul and contribution to family and social order. Council members foreswear attempts to advance organizational progress by such methods. IFC welcomes all to evaluate any religious activity by similar standards.

IFC typically meets on the third Thursday of the month at the Gate House. Students are welcome to attend. If interested, contact Angie Lusk at 412-365-1527.

Albright United Methodist Church
486 South Graham Street Pittsburgh, PA 15232 (412) 682-4816 http://www.ForMinistry.com/15232AUMC	Rev. Rita Platt
One of Albright’s mission priorities is reaching out to others.
Chabad House on Campus
(412) 683-7770 home@chabadpgh.org http://www.chabadpgh.org	Rabbi Shmuel Weinstein, Director Sara Weinstein, Director Rabbi Shua Hoexter, Program Coordinator Shoshana Hoexter, Program Coordinator
Friends. . .family. . .celebrating together. . .These are some of the things that come to mind when students think about Chabad House. Whether it’s a Shabbat meal in a warm, friendly atmosphere, a fresh look at Jewish tradition and discussion over pizza, or a fun get-together or trip, we’ve got what you’re looking for at Chabad House. Everyone is welcome regardless of background or affilitation. So come “home” to Chabad House, and see for yourself!
Community of Reconciliation
100 North Bellefield Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 682-2751 (412) 682-2752 corpgh@yahoo.com	Rev. Denise R. Mason, Pastor Rev. Dr. Peg Yingling, Parish Associate Rev. Tom Johnson, Parish Associate
Sunday School for all ages: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Saturday Jazz Vespers Worship: 5:30 p.m. The Community of Reconciliation (COR) was officially born in 1968 – a year of turmoil and tragedy. Following the assassination of Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr., whose ""dream"" was a model for COR, America’s cities, Pittsburgh included, were torn by violence. We are an intentionally interracial and multi-denominational congregation committed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ as a call from God to live lives that work to bring about social justice for all people. Diversity is important to us. We believe that we know God better when we live in communion with all of God's people. We are diverse ethnically, ecumenically (we are related to five Protestant denominations: American Baptist, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Presbyterian Church, United Methodist, and United Church of Christ), economically, theologically, and inclusively. Ministry at COR takes many different shapes and forms. We strive to acknowledge the varied gifts given to the people of God to build the Body of Christ, providing all who labor among us opportunity to discover their giftedness and use those gifts to usher in the realm of God.
Cru
Pittsburgh Metro Campus Crusade for Christ (724) 992-1259 http://www.everystudent.com http://www.westernpacru.com	Maria A. Weimer, Campus Staff
Cru is an interdenominational Christian ministry in the Pittsburgh area. We have weekly meetings at the Pitt Union, sponsor Bible studies, and have lots of fun! For more info, contact Maria.
First United Methodist Church
5401 Centre Avenue (Centre Ave., S. Aiken, and Baum Blvd.) Pittsburgh, PA 15232 (412) 681-4222 http://www.gbgm-umc.org/fumcpittsburgh	Reverend Robert Wilson
Meal after worship on fourth Sundays, free to students. The Pitt, Carnegie Mellon and Port Authority (71A) buses stop in front of both Albright and First churches on Centre Avenue.
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
First Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 535 N. Neville Street (Oakland/Shadyside) Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 683-4121 http://www.firsttrinity.net	Rev. Eric Andrae, Pastor for Campus and International Ministry Rev. Douglas Spittel, Parish Pastor
First Trinity's Luther House is the home of Lutheran Student Fellowship (LSF) and International Student Ministry (ISM) of Pittsburgh. First Trinity is committed to helping students of all nations grow and mature in the Christian faith. We foster a life and community centered around the saving Gospel of Jesus the Christ through worship, nurture, outreach, friendship, and service. Worship: Divine Service Sunday at 11 a.m. and on feast days Matins (morning prayer): Tuesday through Thursday at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Bible Study: LSF Bible Study, ISM Bible Study, and Bi-Lingual Bible Studies weekly as announced Parish Bible Studies: Thursday at 10 a.m. and Sunday at 9:45 a.m. Private Confession & Absolution: Sunday at 9 a.m. or anytime by appointment Free English as a Second Language (ESL) Class Thursday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. American Friendship Family opportunities Service Projects, Social Activities, and authentic Ethnic Dinners and other meals as announced Student Lunch: free meal each Sunday at 12:30 p.m.
Lutheran University Center (LUC)
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 4515 Forbes Avenue (Between S. Craig & Dithridge, across from Carnegie Museum fountains) Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 682-6886 http://www.lucpgh.com	Rev. Scott KuechenmeisterHall, Campus Pastor Ruth D. Dobson, Manager
Join Us: Holy Communion: 10:45 a.m. Sundays, LUC Prayer at the Close of the Day sung by the Pittsburgh Compline Choir: 8:30 p.m. Sundays, Heinz Chapel Talk with Us: Breakfast: 9:30-10:45 a.m. Sundays, LUC FREE Dinner & Discussion: 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays, LUC Study and Serve With Us: Bible Studies, Service Projects, Retreats, Conferences & Workshops are scheduled by the term.
Ryan Catholic Newman Center
The Oratory 4450 Bayard Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 681-3181 oratory@andrew.cmu.edu http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/user/oratory/	Very Rev. David Abernethy, C.O. Rev. Joseph Sioli, C.O. Rev. Michael Darcy, C.O.
The staff at the Ryan Catholic Newman Center is the official diocesan campus ministry for Chatham College. Although the location of the center is a fifteen minute walk from Chatham, provisions are available for convenient access. The staff will assist in arrangements, especially to assist at Sunday Mass and the many programs and services offered at the Newman Center. Catholic Mass is celebrated in Campbell Memorial Chapel on Chatham campus on Holy Days of Obligation and Ash Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. There is a Chatham College Catholic Organization in which students have the opportunity to receive support in their faith. Regular meetings are scheduled.
Shadyside Presbyterian Church
Shadyside Campus Ministry 5121 Westminster Place Pittsburgh, PA 15232 (412) 682-4300 http://www.shadysidepres.org http://www.ccojubilee.org	Megan Balsley, CCO Campus staff for Chatham Michale Baird Campus staff for athletes Randy King, Campus staff for Carnegie Mellon
Worship services: Sunday at 11:00 a.m. The campus ministry team at Shadyside Presbyterian Church would like to welcome all Chatham students to participate in worship, service, learning and fellowship opportunities. Shadyside Presbyterian Church is within walking distance from Chatham, and students walk and ride down together on the weekends and throughout the week. Please contact us if you have questions!
The Edward and Rose Berman Hillel Jewish University Center (JUC)
4607 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 621-8875 http://www.hilleljuc.org	Aaron Weil, Executive Director Linda Myers, Development Director
The Hillel JUC is the focal point of Jewish campus life in Pittsburgh serving approximately 4,000 Jewish university students at Carnegie Mellon, the University of Pittsburgh, Chatham College, Duquesne University, Point Park College, and the Community College of Allegheny County. Through our pluralistic approach, we endeavor to engage Jewish students of all backgrounds, forming a “community of communities” that offers a variety of options for expressing and exploring one’s Jewish identity. The Hillel JUC seeks to enrich the lives of Jewish university students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world. Events and activities are open to students of all faiths. Friday Night Shabbat Service and Dinner All Jewish Holidays Israel-oriented political, educational and social programs Theme parties, road trips, concerts and sporting events Café Ivrit (live bands, Israeli snacks and buck-a-cup coffee) Free Birthright Israel Trips Jewshi Sushi (roll your own sushi parties) Social activism Come enjoy our new computer center, hdtv home theater in surround sound, student lounge with sony playstation, billiards, foosball, free wi-fi and much more in the Joseph Stern building on the corner of Craig and Forbes.
The Islamic Center of Pittsburgh
4100 Bigelow Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 682-5555 (412) 682-3111 icp@icp-pgh.org http://www.icp-pgh.org	Taqiuddin Ahmed, Iman Kadir Gunduz, Director, Muslim Chaplain
All services open to public from all faiths Regular daily prayers in congregation Friday services at 1:00 p.m. Arabic classes English study circle Quran Reading Group Introduction to Islam Class Weekend school Muslim Student Association activities Ramadhan Activities Summer School General Islamic counseling Daily iftar in Ramadan An-Naas Day (Humanity Day) during Ramadhan. Individal and group visits to and from the Center are welcomed. Please contact the Center for schedule and more information.

Chatham University has several student organizations that embrace religion and spirituality as part of their mission, including Chatham Christian Fellowship, Chatham Jewish Organization, Chatham Catholic Club, Chatham Muslim Student Association, and International Student Association. For more information on student groups on campus, please contact Steph Erdice, coordinator of student activities, at serdice@chatham.edu or 412-365-1281.