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An active and enriching spiritual life is vital to many Ұ������ students. There are plenty of opportunities for students of different faiths, communities, and practices to grow in this area.

Catholic Student Association

The mission of Ұ������ CSA is to provide opportunities of a spiritual nature through prayer, worship, and community; to provide fellowship, social activities, learning opportunities, and support for the membership; and to encourage service to others. The CSA at Ұ������ hosts weekly on-campus Mass, Bible Studies, small groups, service opportunities, and much more. 

Episcopal Church of Ұ������ College

The mission of Episcopalian Church of Ұ������ College is to create a welcoming space for fellowship and worship based in the Episcopal tradition. Learn more at . 

Hillel of Ұ������ College

Ұ������ College Hillel enriches the lives of Jewish students at Ұ������ so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world. We envision a world where every student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel. As a pluralistic Jewish student organization, Ұ������ Hillel strives to make this vision a reality at Ұ������ College. As the leading authority on Jewish campus life, Hillel reaches, engages, and equips tomorrow’s leaders today. Ұ������ Hillel is committed to providing a space on campus for Jewish students, faculty, and their peers to experience Jewish life, develop connections with other Jewish people on campus and in the community, and have a resource to continue their Jewish education.  to learn more and get involved. 

Ұ������ Wesley at Ұ������

Ұ������ Wesley at Ұ������ is a diverse and inclusive faith community welcoming all students to engage in social justice, community service and involvement, and meeting other college students associated with our affiliated organization, Ұ������ Wesley, which also serves at the University of Ұ������, Christian Brothers University, and Lemoyne-Owen College. 

Muslim Students Association

The Muslim Students Association at Ұ������ consists of students from various backgrounds who come together for their love of faith, service, and community. The MSA aims to unite Muslim and non-Muslim students alike by hosting social, educational, and service related events throughout the year. The MSA holds events not only to spread awareness to the broader Ұ������ community about Islam, but also to connect with students in the Ұ������ community through fun social events. 

Reformed University Fellowship (RUF)

RUF is a Christian ministry at Ұ������ College that gladly welcomes all Ұ������ students regardless of personal or religious background. We welcome the "convinced" and the "unconvinced" and invite all students, no matter who they are or where they have come from, to RUF. We want RUF to be a place where students find fellowship with others, worship God, ask questions, serve others, and grow in their knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ and His work on their behalf. We meet for Large Group Worship at 8:30pm on Wednesdays in Hyde Hall and have small group Bible Studies throughout the week. 

Rooted

Rooted is a group for Black Christian students. We gather weekly for Bible study and fellowship led by a student leader or local Black Christian leader. 

Tuesday Fellowship

Tuesday Fellowship is an interdenominational ministry where students from all walks of life can find meaningful community. As an organization we seek to contribute in serving the greater Ұ������ area, develop students in leadership skills, and help people grow in their own personal spirituality. We meet on Tuesday nights at 8:00 pm in Hyde Hall, and would love for you to join us! 

UKirk

UKirk is a nation-wide campus ministry affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), but is not exclusively Presbyterian. We are an open and affirming ministry that welcomes all. We value questions, and encourage authentic conversation. We are a community that seeks to follow Christ, and share Christ's love. We gather for worship, discussion, and dinner weekly, take part in a spiritual retreat in the fall, and attend the Montreat College Conference in January. We also participate in service activities throughout the year, working alongside the wider Ұ������ community. UKirk Ұ������ includes Ұ������ College and the University of Ұ������. 

Young Life College

Young Life College at Ұ������ exists to offer Community, Adventure, and Significance.  We do that through building authentic friendships, taking road trips, sharing meals, and having large groups gatherings as well as offering small groups. No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, we want to help you take your next step towards Jesus.  We can’t wait to meet you!

See any incorrect information? Don’t see an opportunity that will help you grow? Reach out to Chaplain Beatrix at chaplain@rhodes.edu.

Community members are encouraged to consult the  in order to best include our multi-faith population in event-planning. 

At Ұ������ College, we educate whole people for the whole world. We want our whole student population to have the resources they need for their whole self to thrive. 

Locations on campus particularly hospitable to prayer and meditation include: 

• the Muslim Prayer Room in the lower level of the Library
• the meditation area of the Interfaith Lounge on the fourth floor of Burrow Hall
• the Williams Prayer Room in Voorhies Hall
• Bellingrath Chapel in Bellingrath Hall
• the outdoor labyrinth located inside the gate at University and N. Parkway. 

All indoor locations listed have Muslim prayer mats. 

Students can visit  to learn about upcoming events from the Office of the Chaplain and interfaith Registered Student Organizations. 

Students may apply for a religious meal plan exemption from the college's dining services. 

Students who have a housing preference based on religious beliefs should complete the  and review the Religious Housing Preference Policy.

Students’ favorite halal restaurants include , , , and . and are local kosher options. is a favored bakery among our Jewish students. 

The following faith centers are located within 2 miles of Ұ������ College. Ұ������ College does not endorse any locations on this list, but provides this list for your convenience: 

1. , 1971 Jackson Ave, Ұ������, TN 38107 (0.4 mi)
2. 1792 North Pkwy, Ұ������, TN 38112 (0.6 mi)
3. 672 N Trezevant St, Ұ������, TN 38112 (0.7 mi)
4. , 952 Springdale St, Ұ������, TN 38108 (0.8 mi)
5. , 672 N Trezevant St, Ұ������, TN 38112 (1.2 mi)
6. , 815 N McLean Blvd #343, Ұ������, TN 38107 (1.2 mi)
7. , 815 N McLean Blvd, Ұ������, TN 38107 (1.2 mi)
8. , 1193 Springdale St, Ұ������, TN 38108 (1.3 mi)
9. , 2560 Tutwiler Ave, Ұ������, TN 38112 (1.3 mi)
10. , 868 Meagher St, Ұ������, TN 38108 (1.3 mi)
11. , 1738 Galloway Ave, Ұ������, TN 38112 (1.3 mi)
12. , 337 N Merton St, Ұ������, TN 38112 (1.4 mi)  
13. , 447 N Evergreen St, Ұ������, TN 38112 (1.4 mi)
14. , 1663 Tutwiler Ave, Ұ������, TN 38122 (1.4 mi),
15. Peace and Victory Missionary Baptist Church, 2131 Hunter Ave, Ұ������, TN 38108 (1.5 mi)
16. , 200 E Parkway N, Ұ������, TN 38112 (1.5 mi)
17. , 1644 Jackson Ave, Ұ������, TN 38107(1.5 mi)
18. , 2262 Eldridge Ave, Ұ������, TN 38108 (1.5 mi)
19. New Eternal Peace Baptist Church, 2567 Pershing Ave, Ұ������, TN 38112 (1.5 mi)
20. , 1288 Jackson Ave, Ұ������, TN 38107 (1.6 mi)
21. , 152 E Parkway N, Ұ������, TN 38104 (1.6 mi)
22. , 400 N Cleveland St, Ұ������, TN 38104 (1.7 mi)
23. , 2564 Hale Ave, Ұ������, TN 38112 (1.7 mi)
24. , 2673 Tutwiler Ave, Ұ������, TN 38112 (1.7 mi)
25. , 1740 Vollintine Ave, Ұ������, TN 38107 (1.7 mi)
26. , 2835 Broad Ave, Ұ������, TN 38112 (1.8 mi)
27. , 1567 Overton Park Ave, Ұ������, Tn 32112 (1.8 mi)
28. , 557 Lester St, Ұ������, TN 38112 (1.8 mi)
29. , 2383 Norman Ave, Ұ������, TN 38108 (1.9 mi)
30. , 568 Carpenter St, Ұ������, TN 38112 (2.0 mi) 

The following faith centers were recommended by students involved in Ұ������ College interfaith Registered Student Organizations. Ұ������ College does not endorse any locations on this list, but provides this list for your convenience:

1. , 672 N Trezevant St, Ұ������, TN 38112 (1.2 mi)
2. , 1644 Jackson Ave, Ұ������, TN 38107(1.5 mi)
3. , 1288 Jackson Ave, Ұ������, TN 38107 (1.6 mi)
4. , 1567 Overton Park Ave, Ұ������, Tn 32112 (1.8 mi)
5. 2181 Union Ave, Ұ������, TN 38112 (2.1 mi)
6. , 813 Randle St, Ұ������, TN 38107 (2.2 mi)
7. , 601 N Bellevue Blvd, Ұ������, TN 38107 (2.3 mi)
8. , 1750 Union Ave, Ұ������, TN 38112 (2.4 mi),
9. , 2400 Union Ave, Ұ������, TN 38112 (2.5 mi)
10. 320 Carpenter St, Ұ������, TN 38112 (2.5 mi)
11. , 675 National St, Ұ������, TN 38122 (2.6 mi)
12. , 1695 Central Ave, Ұ������, TN 38104 (2.7 mi)
13. , 651 S Cooper St, Ұ������, TN 38104 (3.1 mi)
14. , 3587 Macon Rd, Ұ������, TN 38122 (3.3 mi)
15. , 255 N Highland St, Ұ������, TN 38111 (3.5 mi)
16. , 2634 Carnes Ave, Ұ������, TN 38114 (3.6 mi)
17. , 190 Adams Ave at B.B. King Blvd, Ұ������, TN 38103 (3.9 mi)
18. , 4055 Poplar Ave, Ұ������, TN 38111 (4.5 mi)
19. , 3529 Mynders Ave, Ұ������, TN 38111 (4.6 mi)
20. , 430 Vance Ave, Ұ������, TN 38126 (4.6 mi)
21. , 674 Stratford Rd, Ұ������, TN 38122 (5.2 mi)
22. , 1065 Stratford Rd, Ұ������, TN 38122 (5.4 mi),
23. , 3700 Stage James Rd, Ұ������, TN 38128 (6.0 mi)
24. , 4738 Walnut Grove Rd, Ұ������, TN 38117 (6.1 mi)
25. , 1106 Colonial Rd, Ұ������, TN 38117 (7.0 mi)
26. , 3795 Frayser-Raleigh Rd, Ұ������, TN 38128 (7.8 mi)
27. , 183 Joubert Ave, Ұ������, TN 38109 (9.0 mi)
28. , 6675 Humphreys Blvd, Ұ������, TN 38120 (10.5 mi)
29. , 6000 Briarcrest Ave, Ұ������, TN 38120 (10.8 mi)
30. , 1376 E Massey Road, Ұ������, TN 38120 (11.6 mi)
31. , 8500 Walnut Grove Rd, Cordova, TN 38018 (13.3 mi)
32. , 2331 S Germantown Rd, Germantown, TN 38138 (14.0 mi)
33. , 2570 Kirby Pkwy, Ұ������, TN 38119 (15.0 mi)
34. , 650 Houston Hill Rd, Eads, TN 38028 (18.1 mi)
35. , 10299 Humphrey Rd, Cordova, TN 38018 (18.3 mi)
36. , 7906 Lowrance Rd, Ұ������, TN 38125 (18.5 mi)

Rev. Beatrix Weil has served as the chaplain of Ұ������ College since 2018. Chaplain Beatrix is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) who is committed to serving all Ұ������ College students—people from every religious tradition and people who do not claim a religious tradition. 

Chaplain Beatrix attended the University of Notre Dame where she majored in Management Consulting and Psychology. After graduation, she attended Princeton Theological Seminary and graduated with the Master of Divinity degree and the Certificate in Theology, Women, and Gender in 2017. She was ordained as a minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) in July of the same year. Chaplain Beatrix has served at a hospital, a high school, religious organizations of various denominations, and three colleges. She is committed to extending hospitality to Ұ������ College students of every background--religious and non-religious alike. Chaplain Beatrix is a “safe zone,” which means she is trained in supporting people of the LGBTQIA+ community. Students can to learn about upcoming events from the Office of the Chaplain. Chaplain Beatrix loves meeting with students! To make an appointment, email your availability to chaplain@rhodes.edu.

Chaplain Beatrix is not a “mandatory reporter” while acting in her confidential clergy capacity with current Ұ������ college students and employees. Whether she is meeting with someone confidentially or not, she is required to report situations in which she has concerns about someone’s immediate safety. Ұ������ College’s Title IX contact person is Inez Warner. Contact Ms. Warner if you experience or become aware of a situation involving gender-based or sex-based discrimination or assault. You can always reach out to Chaplain Beatrix in these situations as well. 

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Ұ������ College is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). There are many opportunities available to Ұ������ students who would like to be more involved with the PC(USA).

Set up an appointment with Chaplain Beatrix to discuss PC(USA) leadership opportunities such as serving as an elder, attending seminary or divinity school, exploring the ordination process, or finding an internship in the PC(USA).