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The Bahá'i Association at Stanford is a student organization dedicated to exploring, studying and practicing the teachings of the Bahá’í Faith. The group organizes activities and events that promote Bahá’í ideals, such as the independent investigation of truth, the harmony of religion and science, the equality of men and women, the elimination of prejudices, the basic unity of all religions, the oneness of humanity, and the promotion of world peace. Study circles and service projects are ongoing. Weekly meetings include prayer sessions and discussions on spiritual, moral or social topics. All are welcome.

Student Presidents: Nikhil Ravi, nikhilr@stanford.edu, 650-353-1394
Omid Azizi, oazizi@stanford.edu, 650-353-1453
Advisor: Vida Bertrand, vida@stanford.edu, 650-493-6947

Website: www.stanford.edu/group/bahai

The Buddhist Community at Stanford is an ecumenical group dedicated to creating a supportive community for Buddhist study and practice. Experienced Buddhists from different traditions, as well as those who are exploring, are welcome. Activities include daily sitting periods, meditation classes, study groups, visits to local monasteries, Dharma talks, social gatherings, community service and more.

Student Presidents: Trent Walker, ttwalker@stanford.edu, 650-455-9177
Sith Chaisurote, sithc@stanford.edu
Neekaan Oshidary, oshidary@stanford.edu
Advisors: Carl Bielefeldt, carl@stanford.edu, 650-723-0469

Website:www.stanford.edu/group/bcas

World Peace Buddhists is a Stanford University student club based on Nichiren Buddhism. As practitioners of Buddhism, they strive to excel as individuals in daily life. The group is affiliated with the Soka Gakkai International (SGI), and often participates in SGI activities. Through these activities, they strive to gain wisdom for living, gain the courage to challenge themselves and others to bring about positive change, and gain compassion for other people.

Student President: Vorrapan Chandee, vchandee@stanford.edu, 650-575-0427
Advisor: Nora Richardson, richardson_nora@gsb.stanford.edu, 650-725-9567

Website: wpb.stanford.edu

A2 Christian Fellowship (A2CF) is an undergrad Christian campus ministry that strives to share the good news of Christ. All students are welcome to join the group, whether new to Christianity and desiring to find out what it’s all about, or a Christian looking for a spiritual home. Through Bible studies, fun fellowship, good food, exciting outings and other activities, the group comes together to learn about God, life and one another.

Student President: Tim Yoo, timjyoo@stanford.edu, 909-815-0941 Professional Leader: Rev. Chris S. Pak, cspak22@gmail.com, 510-456-8204 Advisor: Scott Limb, scott.limb@gmail.com, 408-489-9875

Website: a2stanford.wordpress.com

ACTS Graduate Christian Fellowship (AGCF) is a Christian group that desires to share the good news of Christ with all. Graduate students are welcome to join AGCF, whether new to Christianity and seeking to discover what it is all about, or a Christian looking for a spiritual home. Through Bible studies, fun fellowship, good food, and exciting outings with other grad students and working singles, we come together to learn about God, life, and one another. AGCF is affiliated with a local Baptist church, but welcomes all students!

Student President: Tse-Wen Tom Wang, tsewen@stanford.edu, 510-219-5712 Professional Leader: Rev. Chris S. Pak, cspak22@gmail.com, 510-456-8204

Website: agcf.stanford.edu

Aletheia Graduate Christian Fellowship (formerly CCFS) focuses on transforming lives through in-depth Bible study and close fellowship with God and with one another. Weekly meetings emphasize worship through Bible study, songs, and prayer. While primarily focused on graduate students, Aletheia welcomes everyone.

Student President: Elizabeth Covington, edunn@stanford.edu

Website: aletheia.stanford.edu

Campus Crusade for Christis an interdenominational Christian fellowship dedicated to encouraging the exploration of the person and claims of Jesus Christ in the university context. Campus activities include small- and large-group discussions. All are welcome.

Student President: Lee Chang, leechang@stanford.edu, 770-883-6062
Professional Leaders: Ron Sanders, 650-814-7196
Bonnie Sanders, 650-906-9180

Website: cruatstanford.com

Cardinal Life is a welcoming Christian community that particularly reaches out to student athletes. They seek to love others with the love that they have received from God and share the joys of following Jesus. The group gathers to share meals, have bible studies, prayer meetings, and many other encouraging activities to strengthen faith.

Student President: Caroline Bruce, cbruce@stanford.edu, 316-204-4942
Advisors: Steve and Lori Stenstrom, steve@kingdomfirst.org, 650-465-1696; Jim Stump, stumpersci@aol.com, 650-799-5200

Website: www.cardinallife.org

The Catholic Community at Stanford is a family of students, faculty, staff, administrators, their families, and local community members. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit and through a variety of social, educational, liturgical, and community service programs, they seek to form the Christian conscience, help members appropriate the Catholic faith, educate for justice, facilitate personal development, and form leaders for the future. They offer various programs for Undergrads, Grad/Post Docs, Young Adults and Permanent Community Members.

Undergrad Leader: Ricky Villarreal, rickyv@stanford.edu
Graduate Leader: Michael Davenport, mdavenpo@stanford.edu
Professional Leader: Rev. Nathan G. Castle, ncastle@stanford.edu, 650-725-4681; Rev. Carl Schlichte, frcarlop@stanford.edu

Website: http://catholic.stanford.edu

Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship (XA) is a community of students earnestly following Jesus. Worship gatherings are informal, filled with music, given to humor and deal with everything from relationships to the nature of truth. The group also offers retreats, Bible studies, seminars, and opportunities to serve those in need in San Francisco and East Palo Alto. Sponsored by the Assemblies of God, XA welcomes students from all backgrounds.

Student President: Awapuhi Dancil, adancil@stanford.edu, 808-264-3008
Professional Leader: Rev. Glen Davis, glen.davis@gmail.com, 650-380-0896

Website: http://xastanford.org

Chinese Campus Evangelistic Fellowship is a student organization devoted to helping Chinese students bridge the cultural gap, ease their transition into their new environment, enrich students’ personal lives, and broaden their horizons to new values and possibilities. While the group foundation based on the Christian faith, it possesses an open-door policy toward all faiths.

Student President: Wenwei Zheng, 650-387-1438, leozheng@stanford.edu
Advisors: Advisors: David and Shirley Juan, 408-738-3462, djuan777@hotmail.com

Website: www.stanford.edu/group/cef

Christian Science Organization meets weekly during the academic year: time, dates and location TBA. Meetings explore vital and relevant issues and ideas from a practical, metaphysical standpoint. Study is based on the Bible and the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, written by the discoverer and founder of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy. All are welcome to join in pondering and searching for truth, and applying Christian Science teachings to daily life.

Student President: Matt Franking, 775.240.1264, mattf1@stanford.edu
Advisor: Kevin Watters, 650.832-1189, kpwatters@yahoo.com
Website: stanford.edu/group/cso

Christian Students has been meeting on campus since 1992. Through studying the Word of God, the group’s goal is to experience and enjoy Christ in daily living, and to minister to others for mutual encouragement and building up the Body of Christ. All are welcome to attend on-campus Bible studies, small group/home fellowships, conferences and retreats, as well as many other activities.

Student President: Milnes David, mpdavid@stanford.edu, 650- 353-1284; Ming Yi, 814-883-0196, mingyi@stanford.edu
Advisors: Benjamin Dai, 650-725-2508, benjamin.dai@stanford.edu; Paul Lee, 650-804-2990, drpaullee@gmail.com; Jeffrey Chang, 650-723-1460, jccchang@stanford.edu

Website: stanford.edu/group/christianclub

Cornerstone is a church-based campus Christian ministry committed to helping undergraduate and graduate students at Stanford foster authentic community, and learn together what it means to follow Jesus in today’s world.

Student President: Koree Blyleven, kbly@stanford.edu, 858-922-1383
Professional Leader: Rev. Lindsay Beals James, ljames@mppc.org
Rev. Scott Scruggs, 650-329-7418, sscruggs@mppc.org

Website:www.mppc.org

ekklesia is the college ministry of Peninsula Bible Church in Palo Alto. The group invites students into a deeper relationship with others through the life of the church and a deeper relationship with God through His Word. Gathering together for breakfast prior to church on Sunday provides time for fellowship and relationship. Discipleship groups, on-campus Bible Studies, social events, and retreats offer other opportunities for connection with each other and God.

Student President: Marcus Albonico, 650-799-0605, albonico@stanford.edu
Professional Leader: Rev. Paul Taylor, 650-494-3840 x231, paul_taylor@pbc.org
Website: pbc.org/college

Episcopal Lutheran Campus Ministry is a united ministry of the Episcopal and Lutheran churches, but is made up of people from many (or no) denominations. They use scripture, tradition, reason and experience to inspire a living faith, and are barrier-free, welcoming all people from the community - faculty, staff, students, family, friends, neighbors and alumni. ELCM is a welcoming group that often serves as a family away from home, providing fellowship, food, laughter and community, bringing everyone closer to each other and closer to God.

Student President: Erik Donhowe, norsed@stanford.edu; Peter Lovely, plovely@stanford.edu; Sonja Swanson, sonja09@stanford.edu
Professional Leaders: The Rev. Gregory O. Schaefer, 650-725-0050, PrGreg@stanford.edu; The Rev. Coryl J. Lassen, 650-725-0050, Coryl@stanford.edu

Website: www.stanford.edu/group/elcm

International Students Christian Outreach offers warm Christian hospitality to international students, and visiting scholars and their families who come to Stanford from over 100 countries and cultures of the world. Programs include Bible studies in English, Japanese, Chinese, a Children’s Bible Club, English language classes, dinners and lectures, home stays with Christian families, an annual retreat at Yosemite National Park, a San Francisco Bay Cruise and bi-annual Golf weekends at Pebble Beach. Regardless of cultural or religious background, everybody is welcome to participate in ISCO activities.

Student President: Kevin Sun, 650-725-5953, kevinsun@stanford.edu
Advisors: Johannes and Christa Rusckow, isco@stanford.edu, 650-854-2531

Website: www.stanford.edu/group/isco

Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Undergraduate Ministry is a fellowship of people from a diversity of cultural and spiritual backgrounds who come together out of a common love for Jesus. They are passionate about prayer, studying the scripture, justice, and racial reconciliation. Whether a follower of Jesus for many years or simply interested in exploring the Christian faith, InterVarsity extends its welcome.

Student President: Mindy Schrag, 214-893-8849, mschrag@stanford.edu
Advisor: Stephanie Kobayashi Easton, (650) 862-8210, Stephanie_Easton@ivstaff.org
Professional Leader: Jon Paris, 650-852-0294, jon_paris@ivstaff.org

Website: ivstanford.org

Intervarsity Chrstian Graduate Ministry aims to serve Jesus Christ by fostering spiritual formation, building community, engaging in evangelism and social service, and pursuing integration of faith and learning. While enthusiastically Christian, the group counts folks of many backgrounds among its ranks.

Student Presidents: Peter Lee, 832-878-2154, plee82@stanford.edu; Olivia Hatton, 650-796-7166, ohatton@gmail.com
Professional Leader: Pete Sommer, 650-575-2693, pete.sommer@sbcglobal.net

Website: ivgrad.stanford.edu

Latter-Day Saint Student Association is designed to promote faith in Christ, spirituality, growth and friendship among Latter-day Saints and their friends on campus, through classes, discussions, service and social activities.

Student Presidents: Matt Lambert, 650-796-7064, mlambert@stanford.edu
Professional Leader: Jeremy Hunt, huntjj@ldsces.org

Website: www.ldsces.org

Lutheran Student Fellowship at Stanford is a group of undergraduate and graduate students focused on communion with Jesus Christ and one another. To better know Jesus, they gather for worship at Trinity Lutheran Church in Palo Alto, as well as on campus to study the scriptures. The group also sponsors retreats, dinners, a speaker series and other events, joining together as one body, in Christ, to care for and enjoy each other.

Student President: Nellie Olsen, 650-776-1139, nolsen@stanford.edu
Professional Leader: Rev. Stewart D. Crown, pastorcrown@comcast.net, (650) 853-1295

Website: http://lsfatstanford.homestead.com

Orthodox Christian Fellowship at Stanford (OCF) is a pan-Orthodox organization dedicated to exploring the Orthodox Christian faith, fostering spiritual growth, and exposing the campus to the faith, customs, and cultures that are uniquely Orthodox. OCF is a dynamic community of students from many different backgrounds who share a common desire to learn more about the 2000-year traditions of the Orthodox Church. Students are invited to get involved with their Orthodox family and grow in Christ while at Stanford through dinner discussions, worship, symposia, socials and service.

Student Presidents: Yannis Paulus, ypaulus@stanford.edu ; George Karakonstantakis, geokarak@stanford.edu
Professional Leader: Fr. Peter G. Salmas, 650-591-4447, frpeter@goholycross.org
Advisors: Fr. Hermogen Holste, 650-326-5622, hholste@gmail.com; Fr. Gregory Koo, 408-268-3214, frgkoo@yahoo.com; Fr. Michael Anderson, 510-333-8814, FrMichael@stchristinaorthodox.org; Fr. George Masters, 408-978-9479, gmasters2@yahoo.com

Website: stanford.edu/group/ocf

Parakaleo Christian Ministries offers the “Biblical Counseling Course,” a unique three-quarter extracurricular course that covers practical personal life, relationship and counseling issues from an entirely Biblical perspective. The Biblical Counseling Course at Stanford is free and available to all undergraduate and grad students, faculty, university and ministry staff. Participants attend numerous different churches and various on-campus fellowships.

Student President: Eric Osborne, 901-484-1597, egosborn@stanford.edu
Advisors: Steve and Erica Lawry, lawry@stanford.edu, 650-854-0194

Website: www.stanford.edu/group/parakaleo

Quakers at Stanford are a gathering point for Stanford community members who associate themselves with the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) or anyone who wishes to learn more about Quaker faith and practice. The group gathers weekly in Meeting for Worship and a Quaker-style open dialogue. On occasion they organize and sponsor service activities and social programs.

Student Presidents: Daniel Steinbock, 831-246-0703, steinbock@stanford.edu; Will Rogers, 903-521-0716, willrogers@stanford.edu

Website: quakers.stanford.edu

Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) is a Christian ministry associated with the Presbyterian Church in America. Although Presbyterian in affiliation, RUF welcomes students from all walks of life and backgrounds, both the convinced and the unconvinced. The group is deeply committed to the gospel of Jesus Christ, believing it has the power to change any person and any community. Through worship, prayer, biblical instruction and relationships, RUF members seek to deepen their understanding and practice of the Christian faith in the Reformed tradition.

Student President: Dan Tucker, danieldaytucker@gmail.com, 650-208-8947
Professional Leader: Rev. David Jones, djones@ruf.org, 650-324-3352

Website: www.rufstanford.com

Rejoyce in Jesus Campus Fellowship is a spirit-filled Bible study and fellowship group that seeks to challenge individuals to pursue a deeper personal love relationship with Jesus, and to teach practical steps in applying God's Word to all aspects of life.

Student President: Michael King, 510-303-4468, mcking17@stanford.edu
Advisor: Valesha Jones, FoolsForChrist@msn.com, 650-327-WORD

Sports Challenge is a relationship-based mentoring program to student-athletes at Stanford University. The group is dedicated to helping develop spiritually based skills and values, using the unique teachings of Jesus as a foundation. Sports Challenge provides practical support, perspective, friendship, teaching and a doorway to personal growth, while encouraging members to use their athletic platform to positively influence others.

Student President: Robert Dockter, rdockter@stanford.edu, 425-275-7362; Ekom Udofia, ekomuu@stanford.edu
Advisor: Jim Stump, stumpersci@aol.com, 650-948-7770
Website: sportschallenge.org

United Campus Christian Ministry (UCCM) is a progressive Christian fellowship which welcomes all students. Dedicated to exploring spirituality and social justice, we value questions as much as answers. UCCM programs include: dinner and discussion groups, interfaith Bible study, alternative spring break, service with local community organizations, interfaith and service retreats and summer fellowships.

Student President: Sarah Macway, smacway@stanford.edu
Professional Leader: Geoff Browning, geoffb2@stanford.edu, 650-365-9720

Website: www.stanford.edu/group/uccm

Hindu Student Council (HSC) is a voluntary student-led organization that undertakes a variety of educational, religious, cultural and spiritual activities. It organizes the celebration of major Hindu festivals, lectures, discussions, study groups and different workshops and maintains a prayer room in The CIRCLE, Room 313, which is open to the entire community.

Student Presidents: Kamal Aggarwal, 650-862-5027, kaggarwa@stanford.edu; Rajendra Kumar, 202-445 4193, rkumarj@stanford.edu
Advisor: Linda Hess, lionda@stanford.edu, 650-725-9732

Website: hindu.stanford.edu

Islamic Society of Stanford University (ISSU) provides a forum for the Muslim community on campus to come together through religious, social, and educational activities. The ISSU serves as a resource for the greater Stanford community and offers a variety of regular activities open to all.

Student President: Sohail Razzaq, (408) 564-3896, sohailr@stanford.edu

Website: issu1.stanford.edu

The Ismaili Student Association At Stanford (ISAS) aims to provide social, educational and religious programming for Ismaili students and to increase the awareness and understanding of the Ismaili Muslim faith in the Stanford community at large.

Student President: Shazad Mohamed, 972-948-7050, shazad@stanford.edu

Chabad at Stanford is a vibrant Jewish student organization that is dedicated to sharing the warmth, wisdom and depth of Judaism in an exciting, non-judgmental fashion. Chabad helps create student programming, plans social action projects and offers many volunteer opportunities. The Chabad Center, located at 1289 College Avenue in Palo Alto, offers a place where students can socialize in a comfortable home-like setting with great friends, superb food and stimulating discussion. All are welcome regardless of background or affiliation.

Student President: Roei Kashi, roeik@stanford.edu
Advisor: Rabbi Dov Greenberg, info@chabadstanford.org, 650-494-3274

Website: chabadstanford.org

Hillel at Stanford provides welcoming educational, religious, cultural, social, social justice and spiritual programs for the Jewish Community and the broader Stanford Community. It is composed of approximately 12 student groups with different focuses aligned with Hillel’s goals and mission to promote dialogue. The group offers weekly Shabbat services, occasional barbecues, pool parties and speaker events, as well as Torah study, Israel-focused programs, and other wide-ranging programs that cater to the diverse interests of Stanford students.

Student President: Jon Kass, jkass@stanford.edu
Professional Leader: Rabbi Mychal Copeland, rabbimrc@stanford.edu, 650-725-1424

Website: http://hillel.stanford.edu

Krishna Consciousness

Iskon Student Association represents an ancient non-sectarian spiritual practice based on devotion to God and compassion for all living beings. It is based on the Vedic scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita, and was brought to America in 1965 by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Although being an ancient tradition it is not bound to any particular ritual or formality but teaches the essence of all religions, love of God and compassion. We host a weekly event, Reflections on Bhagavad Gita, which also includes kirtan (chanting), and a free gourmet vegetarian dinner.

Student President: Vasile Stanescu, 650-303-5615, vts@stanford.edu
Advisor: Gauranga Kishore Das, 714-271-4128, gauragnakishore@gmail.com

Website: iskconstudentassociation.com

Sikh

SATRANG SIKH STUDENT ASSOCIATION seeks to foster cultural and social awareness about Sikhism to the whole community. Major activities include a student-initiated Sikhism course offered during spring quarter, as well as cultural and religious events held throughout the year and open to everyone.

Student President: Harjus Birk, 530-941-1802, hbirk@stanford.edu
Professional Leader: Ravinder Dillon, dhillon40@gmail.com

Unitarian Universalists at Stanford meet weekly to discuss religion, spirituality and philosophy, and to support one another while seeking what is true and meaningful. The group’s activities also include social justice projects, interfaith activities and social events, and arranging rides to local churches.

Student Leader: Liese Pruitt, lcpruitt@stanford.edu

Website:www.stanford.edu/group/uu

The professional members of SAR (2008-2009) are individuals who, among other qualifications, have graduate theological degrees and have been appointed by, and are accountable to, a recognized outside religious organization, which regularly conducts an evaluation of the effectiveness of the individual member and his/her organization on campus.

Rev. Geoff Browning
Fr. Nathan Castle
Rabbi Mychal Copeland
Rev. Stewart Crown
Rev. Glen Davis
Ravinder Dillon
Ms. Nancy Greenfield
Mr. Jeremy Hunt
Rev. Lindsay Beals James
Rev. David Jones
Rev. Coryl Lassen
Dr. Dale Mouritsen
Mr. Jon Paris
Ms. Teresa Pleins
Fr. Peter Salmas
Ms. Bonnie Sanders
Mr. Ron Sanders
Rev. Chris Sang Pak
Rev. Greg Schaefer
Fr. Carl Schlichte
Rev. Scott Scruggs
Mr. Pete Sommer
Rev. Paul Taylor
Ms. Catherine Wolff