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Our mission is to inspire Seventh-day Adventist Christian students and faculty members to be disciples of Christ and empower them to share the everlasting gospel on campus.

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At Yale AIA, our vision is to see ourselves, our community and the world deeply changed by the love of Christ. We seek to reach out to students through large group meetings, fun activities, and individual connections. We welcome people of all backgrounds to explore the Christian faith. We meet weekly during the academic year and have Bible studies throughout the week, fellowship activities, and retreats throughout the year.

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Our mission is to Love God, Love People, and Serve the Nations. We will use our creativity, time and resources to create an Spirit-led atmosphere of worship for God every Sunday morning. We desire to build meaningful relationships within our church and throughout the greater Yale community. We aspire not only to serve inside the church with excellence, but to minister in the marketplace.

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Chabad at Yale is a vibrant, modern center that provides educational, social and recreational programming for students and faculty. We strive to convey a compelling, rich, and meaningful Judaism that will inspire all who come in contact with it.

We strive to create a "home away from home" by providing a warm, diverse, and non-judgmental environment for the exploration of the Jewish culture. Chabad at Yale serves the Yale community with unconditional love and concern for every person regardless of their background, knowledge or affiliation. Chabad at Yale creates a sense of community while cultivating the Jewish leaders of tomorrow.

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Challah for Hunger is a student group that celebrates Jewish culture and community through baking. We mainly bake challah's on Thursdays in which all Yale Students are welcome and encouraged to participate. Each participant is encouraged to take home their own challah and share it with their friends. We also host fundraisers in which we bake and sell our challah and donate the money to a local nonprofit fighting hunger in New Haven.

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The purpose of Chi Alpha shall be to develop the spiritual life and abilities of the students in relation to God, to each other, and to the world at large within a Pentecostal Christian context and in a manner consistent with the teachings of the Assemblies of God USA. Chi Alpha is open to all Yale undergraduate students and, though its name is Greek, it is not a fraternity or sorority. The name is a reflection of the National Chi Alpha Christian campus organization. As part of this mission, Chi Alpha seeks to introduce fellow collegians to an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. Chi Alpha plans to do this through:

1. Prayer - Communication with God.
2. Worship - Expressions of thanks through word, music, and service.
3. Fellowship - Community of students developing quality relationships.
4. Discipleship - Learning about Jesus and following His example.
5. Mission - Living a life that reflects our relationship with God in what we say and do.

Chi Alpha is a member of Yale Religious Ministries whose external Directors are Associated Chaplains of Yale University.

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The purpose of Christian Union at Yale, by God's grace and power, is to create an environment that develops and nurtures mature spiritual leaders, preparing them to make a Godly impact in American society and in the world at large. The group will seek to promote greater awareness and understanding of the Holy Bible and Christian Faith in the Yale community by appropriate means such as speakers, Biblical courses and studies, book discussions, leadership training, community service, fellowship, and other activities. To this end, Christian Union at Yale freely associates with the regional ministry Christian Union.

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FLY is established to regularly gather students for the purpose of teaching the Word of God and fostering Christian fellowships and training leaders while observing the laws of the land. The purpose of this fellowship is to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ to this generation. We are committed to spreading the love of Christ to this generation, which is effectively communicated in the name of the organization. We seek to make the love of Christ known who is our first love.

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The Latter-day Saint Student Association (LDSSA) is open to all Yale students with the opportunity to come together in a supportive environment and seeks to educate and raise awareness about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Yale and New Haven communities. Our purpose is grounded in learning, understanding, and relying on the teachings and Atonement of Jesus Christ.

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LuMin at Yale is…
a community that honors questions
a gathering of spirit, conversation and justice-seeking
a refuge from academic pressure and deadlines

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By creating a branch of the Orthodox Christian Fellowship at Yale we hope to connect Orthodox college students and those interested in the Orthodox faith together by providing information, talks, and activities to strengthen the Orthodox community at Yale.

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The mission of the Saint Thomas More Undergraduate Council is to represent the undergraduates at Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yale. The Saint Thomas More Undergraduate Council collaborates with the Assistant Chaplains to plan social events and programming for specifically for undergraduates throughout the academic year. Programming includes study breaks, social justice opportunities, intellectual and spiritual development.

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Email grace.h.carroll@yale.edu to join our mailing list!

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Sikhs at Yale (SAY) aims to raise the cultural and spiritual awareness of the Sikh faith among Sikh and non-Sikhs alike on Yale's Campus. In addition, we seek to create and foster a cohesive community through community service and social events as well as to build bridges with other groups.

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Saint Thomas More’s African American Ministry (AfAm Ministry), founded in
2020 by chaplain Allan Esteron and student leaders, celebrates and deepens
the unique Black Catholic experience. Composed of students from diverse
backgrounds, the Ministry fosters spiritual growth as part of the collegiate
journey. Rooted in shared Catholic faith, it embraces cultural diversity,
enriching community, broadening theological perspectives, and promoting
service and justice. The AfAm Ministry creates a space where faith and culture intersect, building connections among Black Catholic students and beyond.

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The Episcopal Church at Yale is worshipping community led by and dedicated to students. Supported by our chaplain and the partnerships we have formed within Yale and New Haven, ECY exists to spiritually nourish all who attend. Our mission is to welcome people into being inspired in worship, transformed in community, and impassioned for justice.

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The Thomistic Institute exists to promote Catholic truth in our contemporary world by strengthening the intellectual formation of Christians at universities, in the Church, and in the wider public square. The thought of St. Thomas Aquinas, the Universal Doctor of the Church, is our touchstone.

The Thomistic Institute is part of the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC.

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United Church of Westville (UCW) is a student-led, pastor-resourced church. It is our mission to know Christ and make Him known. We aspire to live life together as a family, loving each other in grace and truth, reading and studying the Bible and experiencing the transforming power of the gospel.

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We, the undergraduate deacons of the University Church in Yale, are committed to being an open Christian group that is welcoming to all people: undergraduate students of any denominational background (or none), race, ethnicity, age, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or physical or mental ability are welcome. We strive to serve as leaders of the undergraduate members of the University Church, provide worship, social, study and service opportunities open to all undergraduate students, act as the "eyes and ears" of the University Church on campus, and collaborate with other religious groups.

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The goal of the Yale Black Muslims Students Association (YBMSA) is to establish an affinity space that welcomes and celebrates the intersections between Black and Muslim identities. We hope to create a comfortable environment for Black Muslims at Yale in which we can engage in discussion about issues and topics that are pertinent to us. We also wish to further educate the Yale community by enlightening Black Muslims about their rich culture and history, while simultaneously exposing interested Yalies to the impact and prevalence of Black Muslims in society. We interact with other collegiate Muslim communities within New Haven and facilitate community service initiatives. As the group grows, we aim to broaden our impact on theYale and New Haven community at large.

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Our organization aims to provide an ecumenical space for Buddhist study and practice which is accessible and valuable both for experienced practitioners and beginners looking to learn more.

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The mission of Yale Hillel is to enable and support vibrant Jewish life on campus. Through programming, leadership, and communal support, provide religious, cultural, and social opportunities for students to engage with Judaism and come together in community.

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The Hindu Students Organization (HSO) aims to foster an environment of Hindu spirituality through an open community of religious practice and cultural expression. We organize events throughout the year to promote an awareness of Hinduism within the Yale and New Haven community. Our events are meant to stimulate an exchange of ideas on religion, and are above all, educational.

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The Muslim Students Association (MSA) provides Yale students with the opportunity to come together in a supportive Muslim environment and seeks to educate the Yale and New Haven communities about Islam. All students and community members are welcome to MSA activities and events. Above all, we recognize that students are at varied levels in their own faith and we are welcoming to all, regardless of the extent of one's religious knowledge or determination.

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The purpose of Yale Students for Christ (YSC) is live out faith, hope, and love in our campus, city, and world. We aim to provide an environment where Christian students can articulate and live out their faith collectively in a campus setting, and where any students can explore the Christian faith.

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Young Israel House at Yale (YIHY) represents the Orthodox Jewish community at Yale, catering to the needs of observant Jews on campus. As a group, we arrange minyan services, Jewish learning initiatives, and other activities and events for the Yale Jewish community at large.

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