Continuing Worship Traditions
For many students, transitioning from home to a University can be an unnerving experience. Being able to find a place of worship and continue the religious traditions they may have had at home can be the key to a smooth transition. Fortunately, the University of Maryland is very diverse and offers many different options for faith, worship, and community.
Whether or not you are looking for a specific religion or type of service, or just want a spiritual experience, UMD has what you need. Start with the Interfaith Programs and Spiritual Diversity if you are looking for something spiritual. This falls under the Division of Student Affairs and their purpose is to provide resources for the UMD community to engage in interfaith collaboration, spiritual development, and learning. This program also advises and supports students and organizations interested in spiritual topics and interfaith dialogue. Past events have included dialogues, lectures, and service projects. Additionally, they have chaplains representing various faith communities to serve UMD.
Many religious services on campus are held in Memorial Chapel, a non-denominational chapel that serves as a campus icon. The building is full of history and is home to many special events, memorials, and weddings. UMD is also home to over 50 different religious and spiritual organizations.
Religion-specific options list:
- Baptist 2120 Memorial Chapel
- Off-campus, you can find the University Baptist Church very close to campus at 3515 Campus Drive, College Park. They offer a college ministry as well as traditional worship, meditations, missions, and events.
- Black Ministries 1112 Memorial Chapel
- Christian Science 2118 Memorial Chapel. Off-campus, you can find the Christian Science Society at 8300 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville.
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon) 7601 Mowatt Lane, College Park. This is an off-campus church that serves both students and members of the community.
- Episcopal/Anglican 2116 Memorial Chapel. Off-campus, you can find St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church at 4512 College Avenue, College Park.
- Hindu Ms. Kiran Sankhla, 2112 Memorial Chapel. Off-campus, you can find the Hindu Temple of Metropolitan Washington at 10001 Riggs Road, Adelphi.
- Jewish- Chabad Chabad Jewish Student Center 7403 Hopkins Ave., College Park
- Jewish- Hillel Hillel Jewish Student Center 7612 Mowatt Lane, College Park
- Lutheran 2103 Memorial Chapel. Off-campus, you can find the Hope Lutheran Church and Student Center at 4201 Guilford Drive, College Park.
- Muslim 2118 Memorial Chapel. Off-campus, you can find the Dar-us-Salaam at 5301 Edgewood Road, College Park.
- Orthodox Christian 2647 Riva Road, Annapolis. Off-campus, you can find the Holy Apostles Orthodox Church at 10760 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville.
- Roman Catholic Catholic Student Center 4141 Guilford Road, College Park. Off-campus, you can find Holy Redeemer Parish at 4902 Berwyn Road, College Park.
- United Campus Ministry (Presbyterian, Disciples of Christ, United Church of Christ) 2101 Memorial Chapel. Off-campus, you can find Wallace Presbyterian Church at 3725 Metzerott Road, College Park or Greenbelt Community Church at 1 Hillside Road, Greenbelt.
- United Methodist 2102 Memorial Chapel. Off-campus, you can find the College Park United Methodist Church at 9601 Rhode Island Avenue, College Park.
As evidenced by the list above, the University of Maryland has something for most religions and they encourage you to get involved! Click the link for your specific group for the most current information about your religion including services, community outreach, bible study, and events.
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