Religious Organizations
Davidson College has a variety of student-led organizations representing many religious traditions.
Each group develops its own programming which contributes to the diverse spiritual and cultural life on campus. All of these groups are supported by campus ministers or advisers from local congregations, faith-based organizations or the college community.
For more information about any of these student-led organizations and their meeting times and locations, contact College Chaplain Rob Spach at rospach@davidson.edu.
Better Together
Through Better Together, students from all faiths and philosophical traditions and world views join together to learn from each other through festivals, lectures and visits to houses of worship. We also engage in meaningful dialogue across traditions, participate in community service, and promote spiritual and religious diversity on campus in a spirit of mutual understanding and respect.
College Adviser: Associate Chaplain Ivan Mayerhofer (ivmayerhofer@davidson.edu)
Campus Outreach
Campus Outreach trains future leaders and equips them for leadership through evangelism, discipleship, prayer, and Bible study.
C.O. Staff Worker: Tennant Brastow (tennant.brastow@campusoutreach.org)
Episcopal Student Fellowship
ESF fosters community spirit through worship, meals, and fellowship. The group encourages students to explore their faith through service, common prayer, and inquiry.
Episcopal Campus Minister: Fr. Kevin Lloyd (kevin@saintalbansdavidson.org)
Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM)
CCM strengthens students' Catholic life and identity through weekly on-campus Mass, fellowship meals, faith-based sharing groups, and retreats.
Catholic Campus Minister: Associate Chaplain Scott Salvato (scsalvato@davidson.edu)
Davidson Dharma
Davidson Dharma is an organization for students who practice or are exploring Buddhism. We gather weekly for meditation and to engage in discussion of texts and teachings from a variety of Buddhist traditions.
College Adviser: Associate Chaplain Ivan Mayerhofer (ivmayerhofer@davidson.edu)
Davidson Mindfulness
Mindfulness Community is a group for Davidson College students, staff, and faculty seeking to incorporate mindfulness practices into daily life. Our gatherings include meditation instruction as well as reflection on purpose, intention, and presence.
College Adviser: Associate Chaplain Ivan Mayerhofer (ivmayerhofer@davidson.edu)
Davidson Wesley Campus Ministry
Davidson Wesley Campus Ministry meets weekly to share meals, study scripture, explore theological questions, pray, and cultivate intentional and genuine Christian community. We also join together for social outings, service projects, retreats, worship opportunities, and mission trips. Davidson Wesley is a ministry of Davidson United Methodist Church and welcomes all.
DUMC Advisor: Chris Marsicano (chmarsicano@davidson.edu)
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
FCA seeks to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.
FCA Campus Minister: Jordan Gealy (jgealy@fca.org)
InterVarsity
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is a witnessing community that engages ethnically and culturally diverse students, staff and faculty with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. InterVarsity provides opportunities for spiritual growth and a sense of belonging through weekly small group Bible studies & discussion, prayer, fellowship, community outreach, speakers, service opportunities, retreats and regional conferences. It is a place where students, staff and faculty are supported in their spiritual formation.
Campus Minister: Tracy Mattison Brandon (tracy.mattison-brandon@intervarsity.org)
Jewish Student Union
Jewish Student Union is an open-minded student-led organization that celebrates the diversity of Jewish lives, experiences, and cultures and encourages students to engage in meaningful Jewish experiences. We foster a community of inclusivity in which individuals can explore and celebrate their Jewish identity through connections with other students, faculty, staff, and the local community.
College Adviser: Emily Eisenstadt (emeisenstadt@davidson.edu)
Muslim Student Association (MSA)
The MSA helps Muslim students or students exploring Islam to find their place in the college environment. The group celebrates Muslim holidays, organizes events and prayers, and promotes peace and cooperation among all Muslims and with all other religious groups on campus.
College Adviser: Associate Chaplain Ivan Mayerhofer (ivmayerhofer@davidson.edu)
Reformed University Fellowship (RUF)
The Reformed University Fellowship equips students to live all of life under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. It sponsors Bible studies, dinner discussions, and other small groups and one-on-one relationships.
PCA Campus Minister: The Rev. Andrew Goyzueta (andrew.goyzueta@ruf.org)
UKirk
UKirk is the welcoming and inclusive campus ministry group of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and Davidson College Presbyterian Church. The group gathers weekly on Mondays at 6:45 p.m. for fellowship, dinner, and discussion, and plans speakers, retreats, and service projects. It is a safe space for all questions, and students of any and all backgrounds and identities are welcome. UKirk at Davidson is a part of the UKirk network of campus ministries in the PC (USA).
PCUSA Campus Minister: The Rev. Caitlyn Zold (chathaway@dcpc.org)
Young Life College
YLC is an outreach ministry to Davidson College students whose hope is to introduce students to the person of Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith through group events, small groups, and discipleship. Students can also train and become volunteer Young Life leaders to area high school students through Lake Norman Young Life.
YL Staff Worker: Ben McDaniel (lakenormanyounglife@gmail.com)