ORSEL Affiliates are dedicated to the well-being of university community, particularly the spiritual, ethical and religious welfare of students, faculty, and staff.
They are committed to strengthening the University in its mission to discover and disseminate knowledge, and protect the freedom of inquiry through research, teaching, and learning. As we seek to create an inclusive community, WashU collaborates with our Affiliates to serve our students of any religious, spiritual, cultural or ethical identities.
Please note: ORSEL is available to assist students of any/no religious, spiritual or philosophical tradition. For help connecting with a community off or on campus, or for interfaith opportunities, please use our Religious, Spiritual and Ethical Life Information Request form reach out to our office.
ACTS – Association of Christian Truth Seekers
Association of Christian Truth Seekers (ACTS) offers free, home-cooked dinners and Bible studies that delve deep into the Word of God.
Asian Christian Fellowship, Harambee, International Friends, Graduate Christian Fellowship, Faculty Fellowship
InterVarsity is an interdenominational national student movement that has four main chapters at Washington University.
Catholic Student Center (CSC)
The Catholic Student Center (CSC) is a house of formation and a community of hospitality for students of any or no faith.
Central College Fellowship (CCF)
We seek to connect students to the church and to one another, to be a place to grow in faith & compassion, and seek ways to serve the city.
Chabad on Campus-Rohr Center for Jewish Life
Chabad is a vibrant, inclusive, and nurturing community, serving undergraduate and graduate students at Washington University.
Christian Science Organization
We gather informally to discuss the significance and healing effect of spirituality in current affairs, in student life, and in one’s personal experience.
Episcopal Campus Ministry (Rockwell House)
Rockwell House is the Episcopal Campus Ministry in St. Louis, with outdoor worship and dinner.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a place where athletes and coaches connect and grow in their sport and faith in Jesus Christ.
Hillel at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU Hillel)
Hillel is a pluralistic community where students can get involved with service, social justice, religious life, social and leadership programs, and Israel engagement.
Islamic Foundation of Greater St. Louis
Supporting Muslim students on and off campus.
LuMin St. Louis Ecumenical Campus Ministry (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America & the United Methodist Church
LuMin is a progressive faith community focused on social justice, offering worship on Sunday nights.
Lutheran Student Fellowship (Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod)
Lutheran Student Fellowship, a ministry of Village Lutheran Church, offers Divine Service each Sunday and Bible studies for students.