Campus Religious Leaders Association

Wherever you are in your walk of faith, you are welcome here. Know that there are religious organizations committed to helping you make sense of and find meaning in life. Each organization is unique and has a variety of programs available to assist you in your transition to Indiana University. If you are looking to connect with us, you can do so through this website or contacting specific organizations.

Who We Are

CaRLA is a professional organization of religious leaders in our IU community. We are a diverse group who respect one another and our respective faith traditions. We work together to better our shared community and serve the students at IU.

Find a Group

  • Bloomington International Student Ministries (BISM) sponsors activities and services for international students, scholars, and families at IU. We offer social events, shopping and sightseeing trips, English conversation classes, Bible discussion groups, practical assistance, and spiritual guidance to internationals from all countries and religious backgrounds. Students are welcome to participate in only those activities that interest them, and all services are provided in an atmosphere of friendship and respect.

    Contact:
    Elan Rajamani

    Website: http://www.iubism.org/

  • Bridges International at IU helps serve international student and their families by being a social, servant, spiritual, and student leadership resource to international students and visiting scholars. We have a lot of events and opportunities to help you enjoy your time at IU. We offer touring, conversational English partners, Bible Studies, trips out of town, holiday events, celebration of different cultures, meeting new friends, and much more. Check us out and let us serve you.

    Contact:
    Jeff Chudy
    jeff.chudy@bridgesinternational.com
    812-345-1834

    https://www.facebook.com/BridgesAtIndianaUniversity/

  • Episcopal Campus Ministry at Canterbury House
    719 E. 7th Street
    www.iucanterbury.org

    The mission of Canterbury Fellowship within the Episcopal Church is to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ. We pursue this mission in many different and complementary ways. We pray, worship, and proclaim the Gospel. We also promote justice, equality, inclusion, peace, love, critical thinking and acting as agents of change in our world.

    Contact:
    Ed Bird - Priest/Chaplain
    hoosierchaplain@iucanterbury.org

  • Campus Outreach exists as an aid for students who are interested in the claims of Jesus Christ and or who are searching to investigate the Christian life. Our weekly meeting, Outside the Hall, is at 9:00pm on Tuesday evenings. Follow our Twitter, @outsidethehall, for meeting room information.

    www.coindy.org

    Contact:
    Kyle Leffel: Kyle.leffel@campusoutreach.org
    Phone: (812)483-9255

  • 703 East 7th Street. Bloomington, IN 47408

    Phone: (812) 200-0448

    www.chabadiu.com

    Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @CHABADIU

    Chabad at IU is a vibrant Jewish student organization at Indiana University. Conveying the love and spirit of Judaism to the students at IU, we assist growth and learning through exciting programs and a warm environment. The Chabad House, known as “your Jewish home away from home” brings new and innovative programs through stimulating Jewish classes, delicious home-cooked meals, Friday night and Shabbat services, barbecues, leadership opportunities and so much more! With our “doors” open 24/7, students feel comfortable to reach out at any time to enjoy delicious free food, individual study sessions, shabbat meals, or to just hang out with friends.

    Contact:
    Rabbi and Mrs. Yehoshua Chincholker, Senior Directors
    rabbi@indiana.edu

    Rabbi Levi Cunin, Executive Director
    (812) 200-0448
    rabbi@jewishbtown.com

    Sheina Cunin, Co-Director
    (812) 606-4048
    sheina@jewishbtown.com

  • www.chialphaiu.com

    Chi Alpha is a community of college students dedicated to following Jesus, discipling one another, and making lifelong friendships. Even though our name is Greek, we’re not a fraternity or sorority, but if you’re looking for family away from home that’s what we’re all about!

    We have weekly worship services on campus, and Core Groups that meet all over campus and in student apartments all over town. Core Groups are the main source of community in Chi Alpha. They meet for weekly bible studies and live life together through regular hangouts, sharing meals, studying together, and going to IU games/other social events. We believe transformation occurs when we are living in real community with our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ and it is our desire to be a community that knows God and makes Him known to others.

    Contact:
    Luke Furr
    iuxa@chialpha.us

    Follow us on Instagram (@chialphaiu) or check out our website!

  • Christ Community Church is a nondenominational church with deep ties to the college community. We serve students, faculty and staff. We look to help students integrate into the whole body of Christ were they can learn to live their faith in community with those who are on the journey of faith with them. We may not have all the answers, but we are not afraid of the hard questions. We are committed to the historic Christian faith and committed to living it out in the context of this college town.

    Hit us up on Instagram @cnxn.life or Facebook @connexionecc for more info.

    Contact:
    Dan Waugh
    collegemin@eccbloomington.org

  • 1503 W That Rd.
    www.emmanuelbloom.com

    "Christian Life Fellowship is the university ministry of Emmanuel. It is a place where students can grow in their relationship with Christ and in friendship with others. Emmanuel is a family of followers of Jesus Christ who desire to honor God by applying His Word to every area of life.

    Our mission is to glorify God by winning people to Jesus Christ and helping them become more devoted followers of Him. We seek to do this by growing stronger in The Lord, developing close friendships with each other, serving God together, reaching out to others with the gospel, and meeting needs in our community.

    Contact:
    Doug Schroeder
    dschroed@indiana.edu
    (812) 322-9427

  • Christian Student Fellowship (CSF) exists for students to build intentional​ communities​ and pursue authentic faith. Besides discipleship and small groups, CSF actively participates in campus life – by hosting events, ​Little Five teams, ​service opportunities, and retreats. We gather weekly at “Encounter,” Thursdays at 8pm​. ​There is Scripture-teaching and student-led worship. This all happens at our Campus House, a ministry center and a housing community.​

    Alongside other students, members of CSF are invited into examining the Christian faith and building a view of life that reflects their genuine convictions.​ Unique among other on-campus ministries, CSF purchased a former fraternity house where 70 ​students can live and serves as our ministry hub of activity and connection.

    Contact:
    Bill Kershner, Campus Minister
    bill@csfindiana.org
    (812) 332-8972

  • We are all on a journey. We all want to grow and live a full life, but sense a gap between what we think life should be and our actual experience.

    This is where Jesus makes the difference. He brings purpose, meaning and direction to our journey.

    Cru is a community of imperfect people from all walks of life who follow Jesus together. Our goal is to journey with you as you take your next step toward Jesus. Whether you are beginning to explore who Jesus is, or want to discover his purpose for your life, we will join you wherever you are.

    Right now, Cru is helping people all over the world on high school and college campuses to connect with a mentor, discover their purpose and live that out in community.

    Through Cru, you can find your purpose by connecting with others and connecting with Jesus.

    Contact:
    Christine Major
    christine.major@cru.org

  • fxcampus ministry
    fxchurch.com

    fxcampus ministry is a student-led, church-related student group that puts Christ as the center of its focus. We offer weekly small groups and fellowships for students on and off campus, retreats and conferences, and local, national, and global mission trips and internships. fxcampus at Indiana University exists to love God and love people through GO, KNO, SHO, GRO.

    Contact:
    Mathew Shockney
    mat@fxchurch.com
    (260) 403-7918

    Luke Bilotta
    lukebilotta@gmail.com
    (574) 344-6543

  • We are a Christian community of grad students and faculty at Indiana University Bloomington. We gather for Bible study, prayer, and just hanging out. You are welcome to join us!

    Contact:
    Sam Boldenow
    boldenow@gmail.com

  • www.h2oindiana.org

    Social media: @h2ochurchiu

    H2O Church is a local church, open to all in the Bloomington area, but with a special focus on reaching out to the campus of Indiana University with the Good News (Gospel) about Jesus Christ. We are a church mostly composed of students and together, we’re learning how to be followers of Jesus and embrace the Gospel and make it relate to every area of our lives. We have small groups (communities where we strive to help people meet God and together connect the truth to our everyday lives) and a Sunday morning worship service (a gathering to worship God and learn from the Bible) that all meet on or within walking distance from campus.

    Contact:
    Kevin Cody
    kevin.cody@h2oindiana.org
    734.646.0044

  • We strive to be a church where students can find lots of friends and grow alongside one another in their walk with Jesus. We proclaim the gospel every Sunday morning and ensure college students have access to our services with campus rides. We offer a handful of student small groups where college students (undergrads and grad students) can grow alongside one another. We are on campus every week serving the students with free coffee and telling people about our church.

    Contact:
    Jake Newsome
    jnewsome@highrock-church.com

  • The Helene G. Simon Hillel Center At Indiana University is THE CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE ON CAMPUS.

    Since 1938, IU Hillel has created a warm, welcoming, caring Jewish family and community that celebrates Judaism and Jewish life. We support and honor the diversity of the Jewish student community at IU, and are committed to its maintenance and continuity.

    We Are Dedicated To ensuring Jewish college students have opportunities to recognize and develop their leadership potential and express their Jewishness in many traditional and creative ways.

    Contact:
    Rabbi Sue Silberberg, Executive Director

    Zeevie Drizin
    hillel@iu.edu

  • Hoosier Catholic at St. Paul Catholic Center is the Roman Catholic Parish at Indiana University. We have weekly small group Bible studies, retreats, socials, and service opportunities in addition to the weekly Mass and Confession opportunities at St. Paul's.

    Masses:
    Saturday: 4:30pm
    Sunday: 8:30am, 10:30am, 12:30pm (Mass in Spanish), 5:30pm, 9:00pm (during fall and spring semesters).

    Contact:
    Fr. Patrick Hyde, O.P., Pastor, Director of Campus Ministry
    frpatrick@hoosiercatholic.org

  • InterVarsity (aka "IV") is committed to creating spaces to encounter God in every corner of IU's campus. Unique IV "chapters" serve IU undergrads, IU Greek students (Greek InterVarsity) and the pan-Asian community (Asian Christian Fellowship). Our groups are characterized by a commitment to deep whole-life discipleship, winsome relational evangelism, a thoughtful Biblical worldview and the pursuit of multi-ethnic communities. We believe that Jesus is indeed very good news for Indiana University.

    Contact:
    Paul Bertsch
    paul.bertsch@gmail.com

  • Jubilee (www.jubileebloomington.org) is a Christ-centered community open and affirming to all people. We gather on Wednesdays at 7:30 at First Methodist (219 E. 4th St.) for a free meal, honest discussion, worship, and hanging out. Small groups, service projects, events (scavenger hunts, bonfires, etc.), mission trips, and opportunities for student leadership are all a significant part of our rhythm of doing life together.

    Some students also gather on Sundays at 9:30am or 11:45am for a service at First Methodist (at 219 E. 4th St.).

    Contact:
    Markus Dickinson
    jubilee@fumcb.org

  • LCMS U at Indiana is the campus ministry of University Lutheran Church. Our on-campus location is a place to receive forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is a bustling hub for a true Christian community at IU. Everyone is welcome for Sunday Divine Service, Wednesday Service of Evening Prayer, Sunday and Wednesday Bible studies for students, as well as free Wednesday meals and housing through our House Fellow program. Our Student Center is open daily for study, recreation, and hosts social events, conferences, and service events locally, nationally, world-wide. You have a place here!

    Contact:

    Rev. Richard Woelmer rwoelmer@gmail.com 812-361-4504

  • Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) is a place for the convinced and the unconvinced, the churched and un-churched, the burned, the bored, the run-down, or the refreshed. It is a place to bring your doubts and your questions to understand more about Christianity and what the radical love of Jesus is all about. No matter who you are or what you believe you are welcome to join us as we gather to love God, to love people, and to love Indiana University!

    Contact:

    Katelyn Spallinger, Staff
    katelyn.spallinger@ruf.org

    Nic Recasens, Intern
    nic.recasens@ruf.org

  • Rose House is an inclusive Christian community that invites students to explore their faith questions, study the scriptures, show love to our neighbors through service, and work towards a more just world. Rose House walks with students to help them discern where God is calling them in life.

    Undergrads and grad students alike are invited to Rose House (½ block south of Forest Quad), the campus home of Rose House LuMin on Tuesday evenings beginning at 6:30pm during the Fall/Spring semesters for a FREE weekly meal and group gathering. We worship each Sunday with our partners at St. Thomas Lutheran Church (3800 E Third St) at 8:30am and 11am.

    Contact:
    Pastor Amanda Ghaffarian
    lutheran@indiana.edu

  • Salt Company is the college ministry of Embassy Church! We exist to advance the message and ministry of Jesus at IU and beyond. Check us out on a Thursday night or @saltindiana!

    Contact:
    Derek Jones
    derek@embassybtown.org

  • The Navigators is a worldwide network of people who love and follow Jesus Christ. Because of our love for His gospel, we aim to establish, equip, and embolden the next generation of college students to know Christ intimately, share Christ openly, and invest their lives in others. Come check us out as we strive to love God and love people at IU!

    Contact:
    Josh Weakly
    josh.weakly@navigators.org

  • Trinity Reformed Fellowship is an evangelical campus ministry rooted in the local church. We want to see Indiana University students come to know, love, trust, and obey Jesus Christ.

    Contact:
    Lucas Weeks
    lucas@trinityreformed.org