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2016-2017Directory ofCampus &Area ReligiousOrganizationsPr o vid ed b y th eReligious Workers AssociationWi th th e h el p ofThe Office of Dean of Students2016 - 2017

The Religious Workers Associationis an interfaith association of religious leaders who serve theUniversity of Illinois Urbana/Champaign .com2016-2017 Leadership BoardPresident . Brett . Keith surer . Sean Ferrell731-426-5802rector@chapelSJD.orgSecretary . Carly Burak217-344-1328carly@illinihillel.orgUniversity Liaison .Rabbi Dovid Tiechtel217-355-8672rabbi@illinois.eduTable of ContentsIndividual Organization Listings . 3Registered Student Organizations . 26Index of Organization Names . 33Page 2

Individual Organization ListingsBelow you will find a listing of the various religiousorganizations found in the Urbana and Champaigncommunities. They are listed alphabetically byaffiliation/denomination. Feel free to use the index in theback of the booklet to look up specific organization names.American Baptist ChurchesUniversity Baptist Church and BaptistHousing Ministry314 E. Daniel St., Champaign, IL 61820217-344-0484 / ubcbhm@uofibaptist.orgBrett H. Smith, Pastor-DirectorUBC-BHM serves the UIUC by providing a Baptist churchand interdenominational cooperative Christian studenthousing.www.uofibaptist.orgPage 3

Assembly of GodStone Creek Church2502 S. Race St., Urbana, IL 61801 / 217-344-5455Terry Austria - �i FaithBaha’i Association at UIUCBaha'i Center807 E Green Urbana, IL 61802Carlton Mills217-337-1808 / info@cu-bahai.orgAmy Felty217-637-3125 / asfelty@gmail.comThe campus Baha’i Community endeavors to reflect theUniversity motto of “Learning and Labor.” We develop ourhuman resources so that we may effectively labor in thecause of human unity, reflecting the reality that we areone people on one planet, creations of one God.www.cu-bahai.orgPage 4

Christian Reformed Church of North AmericaHessel Park Christian Reformed Church700 W. Kirby Ave, Champaign, IL 61820217-356-3177 / tbossenbroek@gmail.comCampus Office:St. Andrew’s Lutheran Campus Center909 S Wright St., Champaign, IL 61820Hours: Wednesdays & ThursdaysTim Bossenbroek, PastorOur mission: To be a welcoming community that incorporates andnurtures people in the Christian faith, and to integrate ourChristian faith into all areas of life – social, political, academic, andpersonal – that we may faithfully proclaim the gospel and lovinglyserve God, his kingdom and our neighbor.www.hpcrc.orgChurch of ChristIllini for Christ2601 S Philo Rd, Urbana, IL 61802217-344-1659Richard Miller, Evangelist217-419-6112 / richardardenmiller@comcast.netIllini for Christ exist to encourage students coming from aChurch of Christ background and to reach out to otherswith the good news of Jesus Christwww.philoroadchurchofchrist.orgPage 5

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsLatter-day Saints Student Association402 S. Lincoln, Urbana, IL 61801217-384-2020Coordinator Travis R. Winkler winklert@ldschurch.orgInstitute serves the need of students in religious education,leadership, service, social and humanitarian efforts.www.ldsces.org/urbanaCollegiate Church NetworkIllini Life Christian Fellowship502 E. John St. Suite 210 (2nd floor of Johnstown Center)Champaign, IL 61820217-344-6000 / info@illinilife.orgFred Kirstein - 217-369-7622 / fred.kirstein@illinilife.orgWayne Wager – 217-766-6400 / wayne.wager@sbcglobal.netCasey Summers – 217-666-2930 / caseysum@gmail.comA Biblical ministry for this Generation.Biblical Teaching, Passionate Spirituality,Loving Community, Compassionate ork.comPage 6

Disciples of ChristDisciples of Christ Community Churchof Champaign-UrbanaDCCC123R West Church StChampaign IL 61820-3510Office:1210 W. John St.Champaign, IL 61821Deborah Owen, Co-Pastor217-714-1210 / deowen@illinois.eduBill Capel, Co-Pastor217-355-9825 / capel@illinois.eduWelcoming everyone, we hold the centrality of scripture recognizing eachperson has the freedom and responsibility to study God’s word and applyit to daily life. We are a diverse community of worship, fellowship,service, and prayer, searching together to better love Godand the world through Jesus Christ.http://DOC3.usDisciples of ChristUniPlace Christian Church403 S. Wright Street, Champaign, IL. 61820217-352-5118 / upcc@uniplace.orgRev. Kris Light, Pastor – pastor@uniplace.orgAllison Woolridge, Outreach Development Fellow –allison.uniplace@gmail.comUniPlace is a Christ-centered congregation which is open to all people,no exceptions! Join us throughout the year for service opportunities,young adult fellowship and weekly worship.Worship Sundays at 10:00 a.m.www.uniplace.orgPage 7

Episcopal/AnglicanChapel of Saint John the Divine1011 S. Wright St., Champaign, IL 61820217-344-1924 / stjohns@chapelsjd.orgThe Reverend Sean Ferrell, Rector and Chaplainrector@chapelsjd.orgBen Norton, Peer Ministerbnorton2@illinois.eduMatthew Cross, Peer Ministercross.matthewe@gmail.comWe are a campus congregation serving students,faculty, staff, and the community.Ancient faith looking forward. There is a place for you.Holy Eucharist Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.Canterbury Student Gatherings: Worship and Dinner Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m.www.chapelsjd.orgIndianIndian Christian Fellowship (ICF)847-712-5144 / icf.uiuc@gmail.comTony Thomas - tonythomas82@gmail.comMarilyn Thomas - ro/www/IndianChristianFellowshipPage 8

InterdenominationalCru217-351-8453Scott Berkey (Campus Director) - scott.berkey@uscm.orgPatrick FroelichTroy RendlemanCara Olexa – cara.olexa@cru.orgOur purpose: having real relationships with Godand with each other, and having a real impact on campus!www.uicru.comInterdenominationalIllini Chinese Christian Fellowship306 West High Street, Urbana, IL 61801 / 217-649-9430Mike McQueen - mmcqueen@illinois.eduA place for students to share lives and spread the good newsabout the Lord Jesus Christ. ICCF consists of three languagegroups: Mandarin, Cantonese, and English. We meet togetherregularly for Bible studies, worship, prayer and fellowship.http://www.iccfer.comPage 9

InterdenominationalThe Navigators611 Bergamot St., Savoy, IL 61874217-418-0164Norman Hubbard, Director - norman@illininavs.orgHelping students encounter and know Jesus Christso they can make Him known among their a Theological Seminary314 E. Daniel St, Champaign, IL 61820217-365-9005Ken Cuffey, Professor of Biblical Studies and Presidentkcuffey@urbanaseminary.orgTodd Daly, Assistant Professor of Theology and Ethicstdaly@urbanaseminary.orgMike McQueen, Assistant Professor of Intercultural Studiesmmcqueen@urbanaseminary.orgMelody Green, Deanmgreen@urbanaseminary.orgGraduate school in religious studies, offering Masters degrees in divinityand religion. An interdenominational seminary exploring the ChristianFaith within the Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox historical tradition.www.urbanaseminary.orgPage10

Interdenominational ChristianInterVarsity Christian Fellowship605 E. Green St., Champaign, IL 61820217-367-5198 / ivoffice@gmail.comUndergrad IV:Katie McPherrin - mcpherrin@gmail.comTrever Risinger - Trever Risinger@ivstaff.orgInternational student ministry:Bonnie Ward – bonnie ward@ivstaff.orgGrad Christian Fellowship:David Suryk – dsuryk@gmail.comChristian Veterinary Missions Fellowship &Christian Law Students Association:John Roeckeman – johnroeckeman@gmail.comMaking Jesus known by loving, Biblical communities throughout the U of ty & Social Justice EducationUniversity of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign1001 South Wright StreetChampaign, IL 61820217-265-5585Ross Wantland, Director – tyedPage11

InterfaithFaith in Place and the Illinois InterfaithPower & Light Campaign1001 South Wright Street, Room 7, Champaign, IL 61820217-493-5046Rev. Cindy Shepherd, Director of Congregational Outreach Cindy@faithinplace.orgFaith in Place inspires religious people of diverse faiths to carefor the earth through connection, education and al Friendship Foundation (IFF)PO Box 2005, Champaign, IL 61825217-819-8107 / info@iffillinois.org or iff@illinois.eduMurat Baday – mbaday2@illinois.eduMelikhan Tanyeri - tanyerim@illinois.eduOur mission is to serve societal peace and friendship atUniversity of Illinois and within the Champaign-Urbana (C-U)community by striving to spread values such as cross-culturalunderstanding, tolerance, respect, and dialogue.www.iffillinois.orgPage12

InterfaithInterfaith in ActionInterfaith in Action1001 S Wright StreetChampaign, IL 61820execboard@uiucinterfaith.orgKaitlyn Taylor, President – president@uiucinterfaith.orgGreg Damhorst, Treasurer – greg@uiucinterfaith.orgA Registered Student Organization at the University of Illinoisat Urbana-Champaign and a Student Program of theUniversity YMCA that seeks to promote a vision ofsociological religious pluralism through dialogue, service,and relationship-building among students of different faithbackgrounds, including those of a secular ity YMCA1001 S. Wright St.Champaign, IL 61820217-337-1500Ann RasmusAssociate DirectorArt @ the Y, Faith and Justice#337-1514 / ann@universityymca.orgMike DoyleExecutive Director#337-1500mike@universityymca.orgSince 1873, the YMCA at the University of Illinois has servedas a place for meaningful dialogue and interaction between students,faculty, staff, and community members. With adynamic, cooperative, and interfaith setting, the YMCA facilitatespartnerships between diverse groups of individuals and creates awelcoming environment for people of all backgrounds.www.universityymca.orgPage13

JewishChabad Center for Jewish Life509 S. Fourth St.Champaign, IL 61820217-355-8672 / info@jewishillini.comRabbi Dovid Tiechtel, Co-Director - rabbi@illinois.eduGoldie Tiechtel, Co-Director - goldie@Jewishillini.comOffice Manager – office@jewishillini.comYosef Peysin, Director of Kosher Programming and Education –chabad@illinois.eduRebecca Schraiber, Student President – schrabr2@illinois.eduYour center for Jewish Life on Campus, welcoming studentsin a warm and non-judgmental environment, for all yourJewish needs, creating a vibrant Jewish iniChabadJewishChampaign-Urbana Jewish Federation503 E. John St.Champaign, lL 61820217-367-9872 / cujf@shalomcu.orgJessica Kopolow, Executive DirectorCUJF fosters Jewish life at home and abroad and supports humanitarianactivities worldwide. Local activities include annual campaign, communitycalendar, volunteer opportunities, Holocaust education, refugeeresettlement, emergency assistance, leadership development, arts andculture, seniors program, Israel education, internships in social workand other human service fields.www.shalomcu.orgPage14

JewishHillel FoundationMargie K. and Louis N. Cohen Center for Jewish Life503 E. John Street, Champaign, IL 61820 / 217-344-1328Erez Cohen, Executive Director – erez@illinihillel.orgCarly Froomkin Burak, Engagement Director – carly@illinihillel.orgMichael Schreiber, Engagement Associate – michaels@illinihillel.orgJeremy Spiegel, Program Associate – jeremy@illinihillel.orgMarcey Goldstein, Director of Operations – marcey@illinihillel.orgThe Hillel Foundation provides a pluralistic, welcoming community whereundergraduate and graduate students and community members areencouraged to explore and develop their personal Jewish identities. Hillelprovides religious celebrations, social and cultural events, leadershipopportunities, personal development, social justice and travelopportunities and more.www.illinihillel.orgJewishJET Jewish Education Team814 W Main St, Urbana, IL 61801 / 773-574-2056Ari Burian, Campus Rabbi - ariburian@gmail.comJET strives to empower and to inspire Jewish college students todevelop a stronger connection to our Jewish heritage, the Jewishpeople, and the land of Israel through amazingly fun, authentic,and innovative educational, social, and travel programs.www.jetcampus.comPage15