You Belong Here
One of the greatest things about Santa Clara University is its robust religious, spiritual, and worldview diversity. Religious and spiritual diversity is such an important value here at SCU not in spite of our Jesuit, Catholic tradition, but because of it. As we learn from one another and connect across our differences, we contribute to a richer and more meaningful community, and deepen in our own understanding and commitments. Here in Campus Ministry we strive to promote, engage, and celebrate our religious and spiritual diversity in all we do. No matter which religious or spiritual tradition you affiliate with, what process you may be in your spiritual journey, or if you are unaffiliated with religion and spirituality as a whole (or somewhere in between it all) we are so excited to grow with you, learn from you, and make sure you are cared for, celebrated, and nurtured during your time here. Here at SCU, you belong.
Upon being hired at SCU, Elizabeth Rand, Campus Minister for Religious and Spiritual Diversity, convened students from various faith and ethnicity-based groups and invited them to discern together how they could create a multi-faith and multicultural community at SCU. Together, Rand and the students have created a number of multicultural and multi-faith Mosaic events.
Read MoreBaha’i of San Jose | 945 Willow Street, San Jose, CA 95125
San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin | 640 N. 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112
Chung Tai Zen Ctr. of Sunnyvale | 750 E. Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Bridgeway Church | 2490 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301
City Light Bible Church | 3000 Mission College Blvd, Hospitality Management Building, Santa Clara, CA 95054
First Immanuel Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) | 374 S. 3rd Street, San Jose, CA
Garden City Church | 1635 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
Hillview Bible Chapel | 1160 S Stelling Road, Cupertino, CA 95014
Mark's Episcopal Church | 1957 Pruneridge Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95050
New Life Community Church | 3500 Capitol Avenue, Fremont, CA 94538
Our Lady of Peace Parish | 2800 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Peninsula Bible Church | 3505 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Quicksilver Church | 5151 Carter Avenue, San Jose, CA 95118
Saint Clare Parish | 725 Washington St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
San Jose Friends Meeting House- 1051 Morse Street, San Jose, CA 95126
San Jose Maranatha Seventh-Day Adventist Church | 729 Morse Street, San Jose, CA 95126
Stone Church of Willow Glen- 1937 Lincoln Avenue, San Josen 95125
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral | 81 N. 2nd Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Venture Christian Church | 16845 Hicks Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Hindu Temple and Community Center | 420 Persian Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Center for Spiritual Enlightenment | 1146 University Avenue, San Jose CA 95126
First Unitarian Church | 160 N. 3rd Street, San Jose, CA 95112
Am Echad (Orthodox) | 1504 Meridian Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
Beth David (Conservative) | 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga, CA 95070
Hillel of Silicon Valley | 44 S 11th Street, San Jose, CA 95112
Shir Hadash (Reform) | 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Sinai (Conservative) | 1532 Willowbrae Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
Temple Emanu-El (Reform) | 1010 University Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
SBIA (South Bay Islamic Association) | 2345 Harris Way, San Jose, CA 95131
WVMA (West Valley Muslim Association) | 12370 Saratoga Sunnyvale Road, Saratoga, CA 95070
MCA (Muslim Community Association) | 3003 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054
SABA Islamic Center (Shia Association of the Bay Area) | 4415 Fortran Court, San Jose, CA 95134
Masjid Al-Noor | 1755 Catherine St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Gurdwara Sahib - San Jose | 3636 Gurdwara Ave., San Jose, CA 95148
Gurdwara Sahib - Fremont | 300 Gurdwara Ave, Fremont, CA 94536
Interfaith Opportunities
We invite you to join students, faculty and staff from a wide variety of interfaith offerings. All are welcome!
To learn more about these opportunities, contact Elizabeth Rand, Campus Minister for Multicultural Engagement.
Mosaic Dinners
Every month we celebrate a wide variety of faith and wisdom traditions as we enjoy good food, share our stories and traditions, and explore questions together. Everyone has a seat around the table as we support and care for one another.
Sacred Space Visits
The Hindu Temple of Sunnyvale, Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale, the Muslim Community Association of Santa Clara, the Saba Islamic Center of San Jose, and the San Jose Gurdwara have welcomed SCU students, faculty, and staff and taught us about their faith and wisdom traditions.
Bridge Building Conversations
Students gather in classrooms and small informal groups to practice bridge building practices of listening for understanding and storytelling, helping us connect with one another across our diverse identities and experiences and find common ground.
Religiously Affiliated Student Groups
Santa Clara University students represent a beautiful diversity of faith and wisdom traditions. Student-led religious organizations offer you an opportunity to grow and deepen in your particular tradition, or to learn about a tradition that is new to you, supported by a community of friends. Many of these student-led religious organizations can also connect you with local faith communities. We encourage you to try different groups to find the place that most resonates with your heart and soul.
Non Denominational Christian
Abide is a group of Christ believers that welcomes people of all religious backgrounds to have a time of fellowship, games, food, and bible study. We value community and hope you can join!
Fridays | 6:30 PM | Graham, Room 163
Contact President Marcus Reyes
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Roman Catholic
Welcome home! Come join us at College Catholics: a student-led community to help students grow in the Catholic faith, integrate in radical fellowship, and experience joyful discipleship!
Mondays | 7:00 PM | Campus Ministry
Contact President Raquel Arevalo
Contact President Ian Novosel
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Jewish
Calling all Jewish students and Jewish allies to participate in the Jewish Student Union! We provide a community where anyone can celebrate, learn about, and express Jewish culture and faith at SCU.
Non-denominational Christian
Klesis is a Greek word that means “divine invitation.” At Klesis, you’ll find a safe space to seek answers to life's big questions while building lasting friendships. Throughout the week we “do life” together - studying the Bible, hanging out, eating lots of good food, going on fun trips, and lots more.
Muslim
The Muslim Student Association is dedicated to providing a safe space for students of Muslim backgrounds to meet friends and foster a supportive environment for personal and spiritual growth.
Southern Baptist
New Life On Campus Christian Fellowship seeks to form an inviting Christ-centered community through intentional relationships. Whether you're just exploring Christianity or seeking to grow deeper in your faith, we'd love to get to know you!
Thursdays | 7:00 PM | Graham 163
Contact President Jonathan Fong
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Sikh
Our mission is to create an experience at SCU where all students can experience Sikh values through, Sangat (Community), Vichar (Reflection) and Seva (selfless service).
SCU Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that SCU sits on the land of the Ohlone and Muwekma Ohlone people, who trace their ancestry through the Missions Dolores, Santa Clara, and San Jose. Daily, we must acknowledge and remember their connection to this region and give thanks to them for allowing us to live, work, learn, and pray on their traditional homeland, not only here but across the United States by all Native American people. Please take a moment of silence to pay respect to their Elders and to all Ohlone people of the past and present.
