USF Faith & Culture Communities
Catholic Student Prayer Group
Catholic Student Prayer Group Meetings
Thursdays: 8:15–9:15 p.m. | University Ministry Romero Room | Toler 122
Fall 2019: Sept. 19 – Dec. 12 (excluding November 28)
Spring 2020: Jan. 23 – May 7 (excluding March 12 & April 9)
The Catholic Student Prayer Group meets on Thursday evenings to gather in community and pray in traditional Catholic prayer forms. Join us for Compline night prayer, Lectio Divina, the Rosary and other prayers. No RSVP necessary.
For more information, please contact Brian DuSell.
Communities of Reflection (CORE)
Social Justice Lunch and Discussion Group Open to All
Fourth Thursday of every month | 11:45 a.m.−12:45 p.m. | UM Romero Room
Lunch is provided
Are you interested in deepening your commitment to social justice values? Want to talk with other students about how social justice experiences (community-engaged learning courses, immersions, community engagement) have shaped and challenge you?
CORE is a monthly lunchtime discussion group open to all USF students who have taken social justice courses, volunteered in the community, participated in Solidarity in Action programs, etc. to reflect on topics like processing our emotions, building relationships, and the meaning and purpose of suffering, resilience, and resistance in social justice advocacy. All are welcome.
For more information, please contact Jean Pierre (Ubu) Ndagijimana.
Ignatians
Ignatians Meetings
Tuesdays: 8–9 p.m. | University Ministry Romero Room | Toler 122
Fall 2019: Sept. 17 – Dec. 10 (excluding October 15)
Spring 2020: Jan. 21–Apr 28 (excluding Mar. 10)
Interested in a deep dive into Ignatian spirituality, Jesuit mission, justice and leadership? Students of all faiths and identities are welcome to join the Ignatians, a weekly gathering of emerging student leaders interested in supporting and inspiring one another to live the mission at USF. We meet weekly on Tuesday evenings for conversation, reflection, and leadership development. All are welcome.
For more information, please contact Denise Garcia.
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
InterVarsity Announcements (Text or App)
You have two options: text notifications or app notifications. To get the app notifications, you will need to download the Remind app. From there, you can subscribe to the different CG chats, by selecting to join a class and entering the codes below. To get text notifications, you will need to text the following codes to 81010:
All Fellowship: @ivall1
Frosh: @ivfrosh20
Upperclassmen: @ivupper20
International: @ivintl20
Community Groups
Come check out one of our community groups to make authentic friendships through exploring Jesus and the Christian faith!
Sunday - Frosh
2 - 3:30 p.m. | TBD
Maggie 267.907.4008
Wednesday - Frosh
7 - 8:30 p.m. | KA 499
Dian 559.321.4898
Upperclassmen
Tuesday | 7 - 8:30 p.m. | UC 305
Monica 415.994.0704
International Students
Tuesday | 7 - 8:30 p.m. | KA 209
Clara 415.624.7599
For more information, please contact Katelyn Dixon.
Jewish Student Organization (JSO)
For more information, please contact Rabbi Camille Angel.
SF Hillel
Pop-Up Pre-Shabbat | Fri., Feb. 21 | 2 - 5 p.m. | Lo Schiavo Study
Civic Engagement Shabbat Dinner | Fri., Feb. 28 | 6 p.m. on campus
Did you know voting is considered a mitzvah, or Jewish value? Join us for Shabbat before Super Tuesday as we talk about why it's so important to be civically engaged! Though the event is open to all, please RSVP so we know how much food to provide as we continue to cut down on food waste.
**Voter registration deadline for the Mar. 3rd primary is Feb. 18th! Register to vote here!**
Save the Mega Shabbat on Friday, April 3rd
Join the JSO for the largest Shabbat we've ever hosted! The entire campus is invited, and we can't wait for you to join us. More details coming soon, but mark your calendars and spread the word!
For more information, please contact Naomi Zipursky.
Kasamahan (Filipino-American Community)
For more information, please contact Janessa Rozal.
Latinas Unidas
For more information, please contact Gladys Perez.
Muslim Student Association (MSA)
For more information, please contact Omar Shatrat.
Orthodox Christian Fellowship
Orthodox Christian Fellowship Meetings
Tuesdays: 12-1 p.m. | University Ministry Romero Room | Toler 122
Fall 2019: Tuesdays (September 17, 24, October 1, 22, 29, November 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10)
Spring 2020: Tuesdays (February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 3, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5)
Join fellow USF students for a lunchtime gathering of the Orthodox Christian Fellowship. We look forward to meeting those interested in Orthodox Christianity and joining together in prayer and fellowship. The mystical traditions of inner prayer, fasting, service to neighbor and a rich liturgical experience (icons, chant, and incense!) are central to this ancient Eastern manifestation of faith in Christ. All are welcome!
For more information, please contact Fr. Kirill Sokolov.
Zen Buddhist Meditation
Zen Meditation
Join us on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. in the Arrupe Room.
The Arrupe Room is located in the Saint Ignatius Church basement. The entrance is beneath the bell tower at the Northeast corner of the church from the descending stairs.
12 - 1 p.m. | Zen Meditation | Arrupe Room
4:45 - 6:15 p.m. | Tai Chi & Zazen + Kinhin Meditation | Arrupe Room
- 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. | Tai Chi | weather permitting, outside on the grass, otherwise in Arrupe Room
- 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. | Zazen + Kinhin Meditation | Arrupe Room
No prior experience with Zen meditation required. Please wear appropriate clothing for tai chi practice and seated cross-legged meditation. These events are free and open to all USF community members as well as the public.
For more information, please contact Geoff Ashton.
First AME Zion Church
