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Listed below are a number of religious groups that focus their ministries on Ohio University students. Those marked with UIA are members of University Interfaith Association. Those marked with RSO are registered Ohio University student organizations. To add or correct a listing, email deanstu@www.ohio.edu.

Athens Church of Christ
Christian Churches/Churches of Christ
785 W. Union St.
Athens, OH 45701
Tel: 740-593-7414

Blackburn Hill Church of Christ
Living In God's Holy Truth (RSO)
Church of Christ (vocal music)
6545 South Blackburn Road
Athens, OH 45701
Tel: 740-593-8444

Campus Crusade for Christ and Athletes in Action (UIA, RSO)
6820 Gura Rd.
Athens, OH 45701
Tel: 740-593-3309
Web: www.ouccc.org
Staff: Brian McCollister, Raymond & Laura Haggard, Mark & Mindy Heflin, Tobias & Becky Keyes, Katie Watson, Kelly Burch.
Weekly Meeting: 180 is on Thursdays at 9PM in Morton Hall, room #201.
Campus Crusade for Christ and Athletes in Action is a staff directed, student led movement that desires to build the depth of character and the breadth of influence to get the love and message of Jesus to every student at Ohio University. Join us Thursdays at 9PM in Morton 201 for our weekly meeting, called 180.

Central Avenue United Methodist Church
73 Central Avenue
Athens, OH 45701
Tel: 740-592-2389
Web: www.centralavenue.net
Sunday worship: 9:15 and 11:00; small groups throughout the week
Central Avenue is a vital and growing community of people in Athens, Ohio who are seeking a deeper relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Grab a complimentary cup of coffee or tea on your way in to one of our two identical Sunday-morning worship celebrations. (We go to one service during holidays and summer.) Here at Central you'll find a friendly mix of college students and townfolk, young and old, from a variety of nationalities and ethnic backgrounds-in fact, a pretty good reflection of the Athens community as a whole. We welcome you to join us in our desire to better know God.

Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship (RSO) (UIA)
New Life Assembly of God
10 South Green Drive
Tel: 740-594-4042
Web: www.ohiou.edu/~chialpha
Email: xaou@netzero.com
Staff: David Mott
We are a group of students who have come into a personal relationship with the living God. As we grow in our relationship, we want to live our faith out in practical ways. We want to experience His supernatural power working in our lives as well. For more information on our Bible studies and activities, please contact us.

Christ Lutheran Church (UIA)
Lutheran Campus Ministry (RSO)
69 Mill Street
Tel: 740-593-3144
Email: clchurch@frognet.net
Web: www.frognet.net/~clchurch/
Staff: Rev. Lynn Miller
Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Church study - 9:45 a.m.
Free student brunch following later service.
Lutheran Student Group meets on Wednesdays 5-7 p.m. for simple supper, Bible study, fellowship and service projects. Annual spring break work camp and quarterly retreats.

Church of the Good Shepherd (UIA)
Canterbury: Episcopal Campus Ministry (RSO)
64 University Terrace
Tel: 740-593-6877
Email: chogs@frognet.net
Web: www.frognet.net/~chogs
Worship schedule: Sundays, 8:00 a.m. (Chapel) and 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist (summers at 9:30 a.m.); Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. Chapel, Holy Eucharist.
Situated in the very center of the campus at 64 University Terrace, the Church of the Good Shepherd combines a parish ministry with an on-going campus ministry by virtue of its location. Services are held throughout the year on Sundays. In addition to the college Canterbury Association, numerous church programs and activities are open to both undergraduate and graduate students. All are welcome.

First Baptist Church
Southern Baptist
336 E. State St.
Athens, OH 45701
Tel: 740-592-1201
Web: www.fbc-athensoh.com

Christ the King University Parish (UIA) (RSO)
Catholic
75 Stewart Street
Tel: 740-592-2711
Email: ctkinfo@ctkathens.org
Web: oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~newman1; www.ctkathens.org
Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:15 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.;
daily Mass at Parish Center: M,W,F 12:15 p.m. and T,Th 5:15 p.m.
Student groups/activities: OU Newman Community; small faith sharing groups; liturgical ministries (greeter, reader, music ministry, Eucharistic ministry); preparation for reception into the church (RCIA); marriage preparation for engaged couples.

First Christian Church (UIA) Disciples of Christ
24 West State at Congress Street
Tel: 740-592-2291
Email: johnlongard@hotmail.com
Web: www.athensfirstcc.org
Staff: Rev. John Longard
Sunday Services: Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m.
Choir on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. (September-June)
Student programs, conversation groups, study facilities, mission projects as scheduling permits. We welcome students. The Disciples Student Fellowship is available to any student of Ohio University and Hocking College. "Come on in...we want to be YOUR church!"

First Presbyterian Church (UIA)
2 N. Court Street
Office: 9 North College Street
Tel: 740-593-3351
Email: office@athensfpc.org
Web: www.athensfpc.org
Staff: Craig W. Seitz, Pastor; Bethany Fulton, Associate Pastor; Janice Robinson, Organist; David Tadlock, Choir Director.
Worship Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Church School for All Ages: Sunday 9:15 a.m.
Chancel Choir, Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.; Free college lunch, Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; College Bible Studies (contact church office for times).

First United Methodist Church (UIA)
Wesley Student Center (RSO)
2 South College Street
Tel: 740-593-3977
Web: www.firstumcathens.org
Staff: The Rev. Mary Jo Yeakel and Jay Hinton, Director of Wesley Student Center
Worship Services: Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday school 9:30 a.m.
Wesley Student Center groups/ activities: Kappa Phi - Christian women's club, Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.; Alpha Epsilon Chi - men's service club, Fridays, 1 p.m.; spring break work project; WSC Fellowship, Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.

Grace Christian Center
Nondenominational/Charismatic
9322 Johnson Road
Tel: 740-594-3700
Email: info@centerofgrace.org Web: www.centerofgrace.org
Staff: Pastor Leon Forte, Associate Pastor W. Otis Crockron Jr.
Worship services: Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Bible study every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.
The church has a van which picks up students from the Ohio University and Hocking College campuses for Sunday services. Please call for more information.

Hillel at Ohio University (UIA)
Hillel Jewish Students (RSO)
21 Mill Street
Tel: 740- 592-1173
Web: www.ohiohillel.org
Staff: Rabbi Danielle Leshaw
Hillel is the Jewish Center of Southeast Ohio.
Shabbat Services: Fridays at 6 p.m. including kosher dinner or oneg. Holiday services year-round.
Hillel's calendar reflects students' social, cultural and religious interests. A rabbi, administrator and student intern help students develop programs. Drop by to schmooze and meet the Hillel staff!

Islamic Center of Athens
Muslim Student Association (RSO)
Islam
13 Stewart Street
Tel: 740-594-3890
Web: www.ohiou.edu/~muslimst/
Email: muslimst@ohio.edu
Daily prayer services. Weekly service Fridays 1-2 p.m. Please contact to arrange a visit.

Jehovah's Witnesses at Ohio University
Jehovah's Witness
9110 Johnson Road
The Plains, OH 45780
Tel: 740-797-4100

Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Baptist
32 West Carpenter Street
Tel: 740-594-8618

Reach Out on Campus (RSO, UIA)
50 South Court Street, Suite C
Tel: 740-592-1086
Email: reach@frognet.net Web: www.ohiou.edu/~reach
Staff: Rich Teske and Eric Thomason
ROC is a Christian student organization made up of students from various church backgrounds. We value developing Christian community and our mid-sized fellowship is much like a family. In addition to our Monday night worship and weekly Bible studies we get together for service projects, mission trips, retreats, and socials. Meetings: Most of our meetings are in the "ROC House" located on the 3rd floor above the College Bookstore. Crosswalk: Mondays 7:00 p.m.; Prayer groups TBA. ROC is financially supported by Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ throughout Ohio. For more information about ROC, contact Rich Teske (592-1086) or drop in for a visit.

St. Paul Catholic Church (UIA)
38 North College Street
Tel: 740-593-7822
Email: stpaul@frognet.net
Web: http://home.catholicweb.com/stpaulchurch/
Mass Schedule: Saturday 6:00 p.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; daily Mass 8:30 a.m.