Student Religious Organizations

Interfaith Council is an open meeting involving students from different religious and spiritual life groups on campus. We meet Thursdays from 5-6pm in the Multifaith Room (004a) of Kilworth Memorial Chapel for intriguing conversation, planning and coordinating interfaith activities on campus, and (quite often) to share a meal together. All are welcome!

The Christian Life Council meets regularly to connect and support the several different Christian-based student clubs on campus.  The Council sponsors monthly events, rotating between a variety of fellowship, community service, and worship/prayer opportunities for Christians from across campus to gather in community.  The Council also helps support the monthly “First Sundays” ecumenical chapel service in partnership with the University Chaplain.

Student Clubs and Organizations relating to spiritual or religious life are connected to both the Associated Students of the University of Puget Sound (ASUPS) and Spirituality, Service, and Social Justice (SSSJ). Clubs are supported to focus on religious diversity and pluralism on campus, and are strongly encouraged to participate in the Interfaith Council. Since some clubs wax and wane with student interest, this list is always subject to change -- but we'll do our best to keep it updated!

• Baha'i Faith Club -- meets weekly to study and discuss Baha'i principles, spiritual teachings and spiritual concepts.
• Buddhist Union -- meets weekly for meditation in the Meditation Room at Kilworth Chapel.
• Catholic Campus Fellowship -- provides connection and support for Catholic students.
• Christian Science Organization -- a weekly gathering for students practicing Christian Science.
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes -- offers regular opportunities for Bible study and community service.
• GOT Word -- a Baptist-related campus ministry.
• Hillel/JSO -- the Jewish Student Organization at Puget Sound, which is affiliated with Hillel International, offers spiritual and cultural programs for Jewish students.
• Puget Sound LDS -- Puget Sound Latter Day Saints is a club for LDS students or those interested in learning more about the Church of Jesus Christ and the Latter Day Saints.
• Lighthouse Christian Fellowship -- an ecumenical, Tacoma-based Christian ministry featuring large-group worship, core groups, retreats, and more.
• Muslim Student Association -- the Muslim Student Association (MSA) works to support Muslim students and those interested in learning more about Islam.
• Pagan Student Alliance -- a Pagan and Wicca student group for discussion, education, practice and support.
• Queer Christians -- a biweekly meeting for students who identify as both Queer (GLBTQQI) and Christian.
• UMeth -- a United Methodist-related campus ministry.

If your faith tradition isn't represented in the list above you aren't alone.  Please contact University Chaplain Dave Wright to discuss ways to practice your faith at Puget Sound!   We have students from several faith traditions that have not organized into clubs but who can provide connections with and support for new students.