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Spiritual Life

At Elmhurst, you'll find a welcoming community where spiritual beliefs count—whatever your religious background. A college of the United Church of Christ, the College stands for personal faith, social justice, and religious freedom. People of all beliefs (and of none) come to Elmhurst to learn and thrive. Alongside students of many faiths, you'll examine your values and confront moral questions.

College Chaplaincy
The College Chaplaincy is central to the spiritual life of the campus. Through worship programs, group activities, and community service, the Chaplaincy serves all faith traditions, inviting students to further their own religious development while exploring other expressions of faith. More ...

The Niebuhr Center
Elmhurst's Niebuhr Center encourages social engagement among faith-motivated students through an integrated set of programs and activities. The first Niebuhr Center program, Callings for the Common Good, invites participants to explore their callings to professions of service or ministry. More ...

Service-Learning Opportunities
Through this important part of an Elmhurst education, students serve the community within an academic context. More ...

Community Service
Elmhurst encourages students to participate in community service, on or off campus. Some students contribute sweat equity to organizations like Habitat for Humanity; others serve the College by helping freshmen adjust to college life or serving as ambassadors. More ...

Religious Lecture Series
To support and strengthen the College's religious heritage, Elmhurst sponsors a group of religious lecture series. Each series focuses on a different religious tradition. More ...

National Church Associates of Elmhurst College
National Church Associates are UCC clergy from across the nation who serve as Elmhurst College ambassadors—spreading the word about Elmhurst’s faith-based programs, our UCC scholarship, our commitment to service, and our top-10 academic programs. More... 

Contact: Rev. H. Scott Matheney, College Chaplain, (630) 617-3025