Student Groups and ProgramsFrom small group gatherings to large events, Gustavus students gather in a variety of settings to participate in a wide range of different activities as they explore their faith and spirituality together with their peers.
United Christian Ministries
United brings together the leaders of all the Christian organizations on campus to foster Christian unity on campus. Its signature ministries include Vespers and United in Christ Week. For more information, contact Benji Huff at benjihuff@gustavus.edu
Cru—Thursdays, 8:30 pm
Cru is in the mission of launching spiritual movements by winning, building, and sending Christ-centered multiplying disciples throughout the campus, community and the world.
Delight Ministries-- Thursdays
Our mission is to invite college women into a Christ-centered community that fosters vulnerability and transforms stories. Delight seeks to establish a college women’s community that grows together, serves together, learns together, and does life together while chasing the heart of God. Delight is intentional about learning from one another through stories and experiences while potentially discovering or continuing to grow in relationships with Christ.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)—Mondays, 10 am (Lund in gathering space outside of Hockey Arena)
The mission of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes is to touch millions of lives... one heart at a time. Since 1954, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes has been challenging coaches and athletes in all levels of competition to use the powerful medium of athletics to impact the world for Jesus Christ. FCA focuses on serving local communities by equipping, empowering and encouraging people to make a difference for Christ. Our campus chapter meets for Monday Motivator, a time for learning and fellowship each week.
Gustavus Youth Outreach (GYO)—Sundays, 5 pm (The CIE)
Gustavus Youth Outreach is committed to sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ and providing opportunities for Gustavus students to serve God by participating in off-campus Christian Youth Ministry. Outreach teams travel throughout the area, working in cooperation with churches or youth groups, to present youth events such as lock-ins, special youth evenings, leadership sessions, Sunday services, or other events that churches request. Bookings include worship, songs, games, Bible study, discussion groups, skits/drama/clowning, and just about anything else teams creatively dream up. If you love God, spending time with kids (elementary through high school), and having a ton of fun, then GYO might be for you!
Newman Center
The Newman Center is a group of students dedicated to building a deeper understanding of the Roman Catholic faith. Activities include fellowship events, campus-wide prayer services and masses, car pools to mass at the Church of St. Peter, and work with the St. Peter Catholic youth group. The Newman Center is a place to pray, talk, read, and find information on Catholicism, religious issues, and group events. Rosary Prayer takes place on Mondays from 10-10:20am in the Multifaith Center. Rides to Mass at the Church of St. Peter leave from Three Flags at 9:45am on Sundays.
Prepare Ministries—Wednesdays, 7:30 pm (Konferensrum)
Prepare Ministries is an interdenominational Christian campus ministry called to build this new generation of believers to prepare the way for the coming of the Lord. We are committed to courageously and compassionately building foundations of truth by facilitating life-on-life mentoring relationships, regularly sponsoring global mission trips and holding campus meetings that incorporate worship, Bible study, teaching, prayer, ministry and fellowship.
Proclaim—Tuesday, 9–10 pm (Alumni Hall)
Proclaim is a student-run, inter-denominational Christian worship service that focuses on praising God through contemporary worship, fellowship and other various activities that help build a close community of Jesus’ followers. Short messages are also part of the service, and are given by students, faculty, staff and other guests. All are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Sunday Worshiping Community—Sunday, 6:30 pm (Christ Chapel)
Sunday evening worship is a contemplative place to bring all of yourself and experience God in community. This service often combines ancient and modern Christian practices in a relaxed setting. Sing together, pray, hear a message, and feel the presence of Christ through holy communion. Fellowship and snacks follow.
Qodesh Family Fellowship-- Sunday Afternoons
The purpose of the Chapter is to build movements of people who are transformed by Jesus Christ. The student-led movement seeks to offer intercultural experiences, services for international students, friendships with Americans and opportunities to explore Christianity through discussions, tradition, and Bible study.
Community-Based Service
There are a myriad of one-time and on-going service programs with which to become involved at Gustavus. Stop by the CBSL in Johnson Student Union to learn more about the service, social justice and civic engagement opportunities available in this area!
Multifaith Leadership Council (Bonnnier Multifaith Center)
This group will explore ways that students, faculty and staff from different faith traditions can learn from and support one another. Outreach, education, communication, partnership, and mutual respect are the foundations of our work.
Muslim Student Association (MSA) (Location Varies)
The Muslim Student Association is a place for Muslim students to come together regardless of where they stand with their faith. The group is also open to non-Muslims. It is a support group and it is a group that educates the Gustavus community while at the same time educating ourselves. It is a place where people can feel welcome without any judgment.