Welcome! ministry@gmu.edu
Johnson Center, Room 239H
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
(703) 993-3323
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  Campus Ministry Association
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Baha'i Faith Campus Ministry
The Baha'i
Faith Campus Ministry is supported by the local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is
of Fairfax County Southwest. Its mission is to promote the principles
of the oneness of humankind and the oneness of God by providing opportunities
for service, prayer, fellowship and spiritual inquiry to the entire GMU
community. For more information please contact Rawa Jassem at (703) 993-8876.
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Buddhist Campus Ministry
Many of you may not know about Buddhism. Buddhism frankly means "ways of living" and so Buddhism is not a religion. The Mason Buddhist Campus Ministry was co-founded by the Mason Buddhist Association (Official Student Organization) and Rev. Kaz in October of 2009. We
are practicing non-denominational Buddhist Meditation and we do discussions about various topics. All of our activities are open to
anyone who is interested. We offer one or two seasonal over night meditation retreat (including a lecture of Prof. B.N. Hebbar of GW) at
a local Buddhist Temple. For more information please contact Rev. Kaz Nakata at (703) 250-3390.
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Campus Crusade for Christ
Campus Crusade for Christ is an interdenominational student Christian movement. We're a network of students and staff on thousands of college campuses in the US and around the world; a global movement for the world's culturally diverse students. Facilitating spiritual awareness on campus by introducing students to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, providing students opportunities to grow in that relationship, and training them to help reach others is what we major in. Students get connected with other students through our weekly meeting called "Cru," small group Bible studies, socials, conferences, and retreats.
Contact Dave Thomas. or Kathie Virunurm.
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Catholic Campus Ministry
, (703) 425-0022 (chapel) or (703) 993-3322 (campus office)
Catholic Campus Ministry provides a presence of Christ and the Church on campus.
While emphasis is given to the Roman Catholic population, every effort is made to be available to all. The St. Robert Bellarmine Chapel and Catholic Student Center are located at 4515 Roberts Road - across from campus. A large student group is actively involved in worship, volunteer ministries, retreats and social activities. Contact Father Peter Nassetta, John More or Catherine Horan.
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Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, (316) 323-4332
Chi Alpha is Spirit-filled community of believers dedicated to the spiritual well-being of students. It is our aim to glorify God in all that we do, and to value relationships, creativity, diversity, excellence, and servant-leadership. We welcome students from all denominations and walks of life into the community forged through our weekly meeting Encounter, through on-campus small groups and Bible studies, through worship and prayer gatherings, and through retreats and missions trips. Contact Jeff Saferite.
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Coalition for Christian Outreach, Phone:
The Coalition for Christian Outreach (CCO) is an interdenominational campus ministry organization. Our mission is ?transforming college students to transform the world,? and our CCO staff members equip students to apply their Christian faith to all aspects of their lives, from academics to athletics, from fraternity and sorority life to writing for the campus newspaper. They challenge students to view the world as God views it, to figure out right and good ways of doing things, to grow into people of integrity and character. The CCO is committed to the local church and to working alongside colleges and universities to meet the needs of the students. We partner with churches and colleges, placing our staff in strategic positions within these institutions. Contact Kayla Gray.
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is touching millions of lives... one heart at a time. Since 1954, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful medium of athletics to impact the world for Jesus Christ. FCA is the largest Christian sports organization in America. FCA focuses on serving local communities by equipping, empowering and encouraging people to make a difference for Christ. The FCA Vision is to see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of athletes and coaches. The FCA Mission is to present to athletes and coaches and 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. The FCA Values that our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence." To get involved, please contact Heather Braucher and/or Adam Brauche.
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George Mason Hillel - the Center for Jewish Campus Life , Phone: (703) 993-3321
Hillel is the center for Jewish life on campus. Hillel maximizes opportunities for Jewish students and faculty to explore, celebrate and santify life in a Jewish way by creating meaningful Jewish experiences. Hillel's mission: "Enriching the lives of Jewish undergraduate and graduate students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world..
Activities include religious, cultural, social, educational and social service programs.
For information please contact Scott Bailey.
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Immanuel Christian Fellowship
Immanuel Christian Fellowship is an interdenominational, Christian
organization at George Mason University. ICF mission is to
provide an open environment of fellowship without regard to race, culture, and nationality. We would like to serve the students at George Mason to meet
their needs spiritually. We serve the Christian community, providing an open and relaxed environment where we encourage one
another to seek the Grace of God through Jesus Christ. We hope to build each member up and equip them to defend the truth of Christ by providing
large group fellowship, small group Bible studies, and connections to local churches.
Sponsored by Servants Ministry, based at UVA, we welcome all who would like to have fellowship with us.
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InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Graduate & Faculty Ministry (GFM)
George Mason Graduate & Faculty Ministry (GFM) exists to help Christian scholars flourish in the academy and to grow in the integration of faith and vocation. We’re committed to building a campus fellowship to make Christ known within the academic and professional worlds of the university. For more information please contact Paula Puckett.
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InView Baptist Campus Ministry
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship.
- Romans 12:1
We are a Baptist ministry available to encourage individuals where they are in their walk of faith. We can connect you with a campus or church minister if you’d like to talk to someone or get plugged into a discipleship group. Our mission is to encourage people exploring and seeking the Truth, resource believers in the maturing of their faith, and support the health of the local church. Our vision is to build an intentional community grounded in prayer, communal worship, Bible study and service, all in the name of the Kingdom work. We believe in God, existing in the three persons of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The centrality of Jesus Christ, who lived a perfect life, died a sacrificial death, and was resurrected as risen Savior and Lord. He is the only way, truth and life (John 14:6). For more information please contact Rev. Kevin Ly at (571) 238-1445.
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Lutheran Campus Ministry
Lutheran Campus Ministry welcomes everyone (not just Lutherans) to experience the loving grace of God renewing the world through Jesus Christ crucified. Our servant community works as the hands and feet of Christ in the world today as we care for our corner of creation and the people around us. We laugh, question, worship, hope, play, struggle, pray, volunteer, and grow together. Come join us. All are welcome!
For information please contact Terry Hannon.
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Muslim Campus Ministry , Phone: (571) 283-1441
The Muslim Campus Ministry (MCM), in cooperation with all the Wahington area Islamic centers and organizations, seeks to provide on campus Islamic, cultural, educational activities. Since, the Muslim community at GMU is the fastest growing community on campus, the MCM and the Muslim Students Association (MSA) in coordination with other on campus students organizations are working together to coordinate their efforts to fulfill all Muslims' spiritual needs and services. MCM seeks to reach out to people of other faiths, specifically to reinforce the common Abrahamic roots of Islam, Christianity and Judaism, that is based on the principles of the oneness of the God (Allah), while breaking down the barriers created by a lack of proper information and contact.
For information please contact Yasir Syeed, gmumcm@gmail.com.
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One God Ministry Campus Ministry, Phone (703) 591-6161; fax 703-591-6262
One God Ministry Campus Ministry is part of a non-denominational, multi-racial Christian church dedicated to spiritual enhancement and enrichment of the human race. We are a Bible-based religious organization committed to enhancing the spiritual wellness of students and the GMU community through religious, cultural, social, educational and social service programs. Our Bible-based Learning Series focuses on experiencing God in: Everyday Living, Everyday Loving, Everyday Friends and Family, Everyday Mentorship, and Everyday Working. Exciting social events, group solitude experiences, mentoring sessions, global mission outreach, and best practices conferences are held on and off-campus regularly. Our goal is to proclaim the gospel according to our Lord Jesus Christ through words and daily actions. Our Campus Ministry headquarters is located within walking distance of the GMU-Fairfax campus at 4280/4282 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA.
For more information contact PraiseGod@OneGodMinistry.org.
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Orthodox Christian Fellowship, Phone (703) 671-1515
The mission of Orthodox Chistian Fellowship (OCF) is to support fellowships on college campuses, whose members experience and witness to the Orthodox Christian Church through community life, prayer, service to others, and study of the Faith (Acts 2:42). OCF works to nurture and strengthen love for Jesus Christ and His Church in its fullness at this most critical juncture of human life through communication between OCFs and with the larger Orthodox community, development of resources for local OCFs, and national endeavors such as College Conference, Real Break, the website, and a national newsletter. OCF is a Pan-Orthodox effort.
For more information please contact Father Costas Pavlakos at (703) 671-1515.
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Patriot Christian Ministry, Phone: (703) 691-0600
Patriot Christian Ministry (PCM) is the campus ministry of Sovereign Grace Church, an affiliate of Sovereign Grace Ministries. We exist to tell students the good news of Jesus Christ through relationships, Bible studies, and weekly meetings. We also desire to help Christian students grow in the faith by helping them apply the gospel to every area of their lives in the context of a local church, where students experience all the benefits of a gospel community. For information contact Seita Sakaguchi, ssakagu1@gmu.edu.
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Salvation Army Student Fellowship, Phone (703) 385-8700 x12
The Salvation Army Student Fellowship (SASF) provides an atmosphere for students regardless of denominational background to be spiritually and socially engaged and encouraged through community service and Christian fellowship both on and off campus. It seeks to provide students with an opportunity to grow in the Word with each other, have a time of relaxation from the daily pressures of student life, and offer a home church for students while at GMU.
For more information please contact Timothy Jo.
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SOI21,
SOI 21(Sons of Issachar for the 21st Century) is an interdenominational Christian campus ministry organization. SOI 21 is devoted to raising up sons and daughters of Issachar "who understand the times and know what to do." (I Chronicles 12:32) Specifically, SOI 21 is committed to raising up 24/7 covenantal praying communities on college campuses. We envision rallying Christian students to pray in a spirit of unity and brotherly love for Revival and Spiritual Awakening for George Mason University, the nation, and the world. SOI 21 also hopes to equip students to meaningfully love God and one another as they seek to understand our generation and make a difference for Christ on campus and in the world.
For information Contact Joshua Alcorn, jalcorn@soi21.com.
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The Gathering, Phone:(703) 639-2000 Ext. 3341
The Gathering exists to transform the collegiate generation with the message of Jesus Christ. We’re the college ministry of Mclean Bible Church in Tyson’s Corner, Virginia. But, we spend all of our time serving the campuses of the nation’s capital. Each Gathering offers students weekly worship services, small group communities, ministry team serving opportunities, and global impact missions experiences. In each of these areas, we are student led, volunteer coached, and staff guided. We would love to meet you at one of our weekly services. We meet at 9pm on Wednesday nights. Contact at .
For information please contact: 703-639-2000 Ext. 3341 or Allan McCullough.
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United College Ministries
of Northern Virginia, Phone:(703) 820-2144
United College Ministries is an ecumenical ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Episcopal, Presbyterian (USA), United Church of Christ, United Methodist and interested individuals of many traditions. Concerned about the total life of campus, church, community and all the persons who inhabit them, UCMNV provides a vehicle for personal and community enrichment and for pursuit of peace, justice and wholeness. All are welcome.
“Changing Lives….Connecting People to God and to Each Other.”
For information please contact: 703-993-3324 or Elizabeth Baird or UCMNV.
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Young Life, Phone:(703) 820-2144
Young Life is a world-class organization for young adults. We focus on what we believe matters most to them - fun, adventure, friendship and a sense of significance. In doing so, we earn the privilege of talking to about something that we believe matters most of all - the truth about God and His love for everyone. For more information visit our website at www.masonyounglife.com. To find out what's happening join our Facebook group: "GMU Young Life" or email Derek Walne at derek@georgemason.younglife.org.
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This page is maintained by Scott Bailey. You may reach him at ministry@gmu.edu
Comments and suggestions are welcome. This page was last updated on 8/25/2005
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