University Church

You are welcome here.

Join us for worship with Singing, Preaching, Praying, and Communion on Sunday mornings at 10 AM. See Contact for directions.

A Church Home
University Church, a progressive, ecumenical, congregation across Stanford Ave. from campus in the College Terrace neighborhood, is the church-home for ELCM. Our theology is progressive, our worship is organic, our welcome is radical, and Christ's table is open to all. If you are in search of a congregational community, join us here at 1611 Stanford Ave for worship, fellowship, study, reflection on God's call, and engagement with the world.

Our History
This church's origin is in the Lutheranism of the turbulent 1960's, when the nation, the universities, and the churches were polarizing around issues like the Vietnam War, Women's Liberation, Sexual Freedom, and political and individual freedom from inherited values. During the time of the Death Squads in El Salvador, the church social halls became a place of sanctuary for people fleeing Central American wars. It was a new voice in Lutheran Christianity for many students & townspeople. Today, in the midst of war and a global struggle for liberation, Uni Chu finds itself bringing new perspectives to old questions.

A Faith Community
We are a united ministry of the Episcopal and Lutheran churches, but this community is made up of people from many (or no) denominations. We use scripture, tradition, reason, and experience to inspire a living faith. We are barrier-free, welcoming all people from the community - faculty, staff, students, family, friends, neighbors, and alumni. If you want to be here, God welcomes you.

A Group of Friends
We are a welcoming group that often serves as a family away from home. Fellowship, food, laughter, and community play an important role in our gatherings, bringing us closer to each other and bringing us closer to God.

This is more than a Sunday gathering.

This is a large, extended family into which you are heartily welcome.