Opportunities & Programs

University Ministry is pleased to offer programs and opportunities to foster understanding, cooperation and respect among our community of varied faiths and traditions.

Interfaith Programs

Interfaith Week

Interfaith week is a time to explore one's own spirituality within the diverse community of faith at USF. The theme of "Finding {God, beauty, goodness, spirit, the Sacred, holiness} in all things" was inspired by St. Ignatius and his open approach to spirituality and embracing diversity of all people. The activities during Interfaith week give everyone a great chance to engage in other tradition and beliefs while sharing one's own experiences. The week will kick off with a day retreat then head into a documentary about the Koran, a day of Sikhism, an interfaith prayer service supported by established faith communities on campus, and much more. Check out a few of the weeks events and contact University Ministry if you would like to be involved.

Interfaith Dialogue Dinners

Insight Meditation

Insight Meditation takes place every Monday. It provides a greater insight into one's relationship with reality, God, and themselves and cultivating empathy, compassion, and solidarity with others, being that we are all on a spiritual, religious, and purpose-seeking journey.
Date & Time: Every Monday from 7:00 pm to  8:00 pm in the Meditation Room, Lower Phelan Hall. You may also join a meditation group led by a Resident Minister every Monday evening in Phelan Hall Room 241 from 8:30pm to 9:00pm. 

Interfaith Programs on Campus

Coming Soon: Upcoming interfaith programs and events offered by University Ministry and the faith-based student clubs and organizations.

InterVaristy Christian Fellowship

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at USF is a community of students and faculty following Jesus together for the campus. They come together from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, church experiences, and life situations to grow in love for God, people, and the world. They gather throughout the week for small group Bible studies, worship and teaching, leadership training, thoughtful discipleship, volunteer opportunities, and prayer.

The Large Group community gathering happens every Wednesday night at 7pm in UC503. To learn more, visit our Facebook page or send an email to intervarsity.usf@gmail.com. You can also contact Casey, the InterVarsity staff worker, at casey_flaherty@ivstaff.org or Bruce Wydick, the faculty advisor, at wydick@usfca.edu.

InterVarsity at USF is part of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA, a campus ministry with chapters on nearly 600 campuses nationwide. They trace their roots to a movement of British university students in the 1870s. Since InterVarsity was incorporated in 1941, thousands of students have become thoughtful representatives of God’s kingdom and have moved into leadership roles in churches, organizations, corporations and agencies around the world. To learn more about the ministry of InterVarsity/USA, visit www.intervarsity.org.

Other Worship Opportunities

USF is a Catholic university and embraces people of all faiths. University Ministry offers opportunities and information about worship in other faith traditions in this community and in the local area.

*This is a very limited listing. Please contact University Ministry if you cannot find a service to accommodate your needs. (415)-422-4463.