Religious organizations
Many Bloomsburg University students continue their interest in church-related activities with a number of programs at Bloomsburg University. The surrounding community hosts a variety of denominations, all of which welcome BU students to worship with them (some even offer transportation from the campus).
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Community Government Association (student government)
On major Christian holidays, ecumenical services are often held in Kehr Union for students of all denominations.
Both Catholic Campus Ministry and Protestant Campus Ministry offer counseling and support to students, both are staffed by professional clergy, and both organizations sponsor a variety of social activities.
Athletes In Action - Provides the platform for athletics to develop Christ centered leaders.
DiscipleMakers Christian Fellowship - Glorifying Jesus Christ by teaching the Word, being faithful in prayer, sharing the Gospel, and worshipping God in reverence and awe.
Catholic Campus Ministry - Presents a Catholic Christian presence to the university community; shares religious, educational, and social awareness. Housed just off campus, CCM is staffed by a priest and Mass is celebrated weekly. A special Mass for BU students is said on Sundays at a nearby parish as well.
Hillel - A social and cultural group for Jewish students, faculty, and staff.
Kappa Phi Club - A Christ-centered organization for University women. It provides an opportunity for, and challenges them to realize their individual potential; to develop a deeper understanding of God, others and self; to be a supportive community; to be personally involved, active participants and leaders in the life of the Church; and to commit themselves to positive action.
Nurses Christian Fellowship - Provides a place where nursing students, faculty and nurses in the community are able to discuss how to incorporate our Christianity with nursing.
Protestant Campus Ministry - Is committed to provide a Christian witness on the Bloomsburg University campus; to support the University family in cultural, educational, and religious activities which enrich their lives; and to nurture wholeness and wellness in all students, faculty, administration and staff at Bloomsburg University through workshops, study and service.
Community Churches, Services
A number of area churches representing varied denominations welcome BU students, in addition to regularly-scheduled campus Protestant and Catholic services specifically for BU students.
Catholic Campus Ministry, Catholic Mass, 6 p.m., St. Columba Church, 3rd & Iron St., Bloomsburg. Confessions available from 5:15 p.m. until 5:45 p.m. For more information contact Father Don by e-mail or phone at 784-3123.
Community church services - local churches that welcome BU students
- Bloomsburg Christian Church, 107 Deussen Drive (Just off Rte 11 S), 9:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Van service departs from Mount Olympus Apartments at 10 a.m. and 10:10 from Carver Hall. More information: 784-3740
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Sunday Sacrament Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Berwick Chapel, 7368 Schoolhouse Road, Berwick. For more information contact James Hill by e-mail or phone at (570)777-0191.
- Community Alliance Church, 1142 Ridge Rd. (from BU entrance turn right, pass 2 lights, on right above I-80); College Class 9:30 a.m., Contemporary Worship, 10:45 a.m.; 784-6161. Van service for students departs Carver Hall at 10:30 a.m.; 10:45 service is interpreted for the deaf/hard of hearing.
- First Presbyterian Church, 345 Market St., 784-2322, 9 a.m. Sunday School and 10:30 a.m. worship
- Glad Tidings Assembly of God, 706 Central Road, Bloomsburg, Pa. 17815, midway on Central Road which connects Lightstreet Road and Route 11. Sunday School college and career age, 9:45 a.m., Morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Call 784-0808 or visit website to arrange transportation. John Kolenda, Sr. pastor, and Jym Hopper, youth pastor.
- Millville Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 245 E. Main St. (Across from the park), Millville, PA 17846. 458-6323 Services: Sundays at 9:30 a.m., Sunday School/Adult discussions: 11:00 a.m. Pastor Rich Plocinski.
- Millville Friends (Quaker) Meeting, 351 East Main St., Millville. Meeting for worship, 10 a.m. Sundays. Map and directions on website. For more information or transportation contact Dr. James Dalton, Dr. Bruce Rockwood, Dr. Marianna Wood or Dr. Paul Loomis.
- Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 101 E. Fifth Street, 784-7430; 10:30 a.m.
- St. Columba Roman Catholic Church, 342 Iron Street, 784-0801. Masses at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Also University Mass, Sunday, 6 p.m.; Daily Mass, 7:30 a.m.; Saturdays, 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- St Luke Lutheran Church, 9 St Lukes Way (Lightstreet Road), 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m., and 10:30 a.m.
- St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 123 N. Market St., 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m
- Shiloh Bible Church, 123 Church Street (Almedia), Bloomsburg. Sunday church services - 8:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School - 10:45 a.m. For more information contact Dr. Douglas Lyon, pastor, phone at 784-3456.
- Trinity United Methodist Church, Espy, 2361 Old Berwick Road Bloomsburg. Morning worship at 8:45 a.m., Sunday School immediately following at 10:00 a.m. Call (570) 387-0677 or (814) 360-7568 for more information.
- Victory Baptist Church, 336 West Fifth St., 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Wendnesday Worship, 7:30 p.m.; 784-4440
- Wesley United Methodist Church, 130 West Third St., 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:15 a.m. The church provides van pickup and return service to the 10:30 worship service from Carver Hall at 9:50 a.m. and both bus stops on upper campus at 10 a.m. Those requesting rides from other locations only need to call our church office, 784-1407, by the Friday preceeding the Sunday requested.