Spiritual Life

We claim and celebrate the vision of faith that established Roanoke College. We are a welcoming community called to share God's love and to grow in the Lutheran understanding of life and faith.

Catholic Campus Ministry promotes the mission of the church among students at Roanoke. Masses are held every Sunday in Antrim Chapel. Group meetings occur during the week. Is God calling you to serve as a lector, extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, altar server, musician or choir member? Our community is enriched by students who share their gifts.

The Hillel Jewish student group coordinates Jewish students for Shabbat and High Holiday services at either the local reform temple (Temple Emanuel) or conservative synagogue (Beth Israel). The group meets throughout the year to plan social and educational events. The makeup of the membership varies from very Reform to the very Conservative, including non-Jewish students.

The purpose of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is to establish and advance a witnessing community of students and faculty at Roanoke College who follow Jesus as Savior and Lord: growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world.

The Interfaith Council strives to create opportunities for all members of the Roanoke College community to voice their beliefs within a safe, protective space with open ears and open hearts. Made of Christians and atheists, Pagans and Jews, and countless other traditions, the council is open to everyone.

The purpose of Young Life is to introduce local adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. At Roanoke College, we work to help every student explore their purpose and identity in Christ, as well as provide opportunities to build community.

The purpose of our organization is to unite the many atheists, agnostics, secularists and skeptics on campus and to provide them with an opportunity to socialize with like-minded individuals while questioning religious and theistic beliefs. Everyone is welcome at general meetings and invited to partake in the discussions, regardless of their religious beliefs.