Religious and Spiritual Resources
Religious and Spiritual Resources at UCCS and in Colorado Springs
This page serves as a hub of resources for students, staff, and faculty at UCCS. Explore this site to find active faith-based student clubs, connections to local religious and spiritual communities in Colorado Springs, as well as educational resources. Visit the Mindfulness Calendar to see a list of key awareness dates.
Faith-based Student Organizations at UCCS
Check out faith-based student clubs at UCCS! This is not a complete list of organizations. You can find more student clubs on MLC.
We aim to provide a safe, easy way for Jewish students to connect, share ideas, and build community at UCCS. We celebrate the huge diversity within Am Yisrael, across all races, ethnicities, neurotypes, disabilities, orientations, and gender identities, in the hopes of creating a deeper understanding of what it means to be Jewish. We host cultural and educational events such as: Tu Bishvat (new year of the trees), Purim, Pesach, Lag BaOmer, Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, and Chanukah.
Christian Challenge is a group dedicated to challenging ALL STUDENTS to grow in their understanding of JESUS CHRIST. Our large group meets Tuesday nights at 7:15, and we offer a variety of small groups and events throughout each semester. Please check out our website for more info. You can find a link to that, and more, in the contact information section below. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions.
Whether you identify as a follower of Jesus or you’re simply exploring, we desire to be a community that creates space for you to learn about Jesus and what it means to follow him. Cru Connect is every Tuesday night at 8:30 in Kettle Creek (behind Roaring Fork) and provides a space to hang out, make new friends, and continue conversations started in our Community Group Bible studies, which meet on Tuesday and Wednesday nights in various locations. Our Weekly Gathering is every Thursday at 7:45 at Woodmen Valley Chapel - Rockrimmon in the Stone Chapel. We serve a free dinner beforehand at 7 - come join us!
This UCCS Roman Catholic Community, supported by the Diocese of Colorado Springs, is dedicated to helping students live authentic Catholic lives on campus. We strive to live out our mission of forming lifelong missionary disciples in truth, beauty, and goodness. Come join us for Sunday mass, daily mass and adoration, weekly Bible studies, community dinners, community service opportunities, and social events.
Reformed University Fellowship is a Christian community open to any student at UCCS. We seek to be a student group that fosters welcome to all, discussion of doubts, growth in Christian faith, and acts of charity, compassion, and justice on and off campus.
The Center for the Study of Evangelicalism
The Center for the Study of Evangelicalism is a space for developing cutting-edge research on religious movements where scholarship is guided by the needs of our community. We are a bridge for connecting scholars to the rich context of religious life in Colorado Springs, and for bringing local community members to the table as we shape the future of scholarly research through open dialogue and engagement.
To engage with scholarship in religion and spirituality, contact Jeff Scholes or click the button below to visit the website.
All Souls Unitarian Universalist
Rooted in a community of love, the mission of All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church is to cultivate compassion, foster spiritual connection, and enact transformative justice to heal ourselves and the world.
To learn more, contact Rev. Ron Phares.
Catholic Newman Center
The St. John Henry Newman Chapel & Catholic Student Center is a spiritual resource for young adults 18-23 in the Diocese of Colorado Springs, whether enrolled as college students or not.
Contact Fr. James Williams if you would like to learn more.
First Congregational Church
A congregation in the United Church of Christ denomination. They are committed to a just world for all and carry three UCC Just World Designations: Open and Affirming, Just Peace, and Creation Justice. They are dedicated to offering a spiritual home to all people.
Contact Rev. Lee Ann Bryce if you would like to connect with this community.
First Presbyterian Church
The First Pres. Church exists to see lives transformed in the power of Christ, shaping believers into Christian disciples who proclaim the Light of the Gospel and demonstrate the Life of Jesus to our City, bringing many to saving faith in Christ and the whole world to glorify God.
To learn more, contact Rev. Dr. Tim McConnell.
Gurdwara of Colorado Springs
A Gurdwara is a place of worship where Sikhs come together to listen to the Divine Word embodied in the Siri Guru Granth Sahib (the Sikh Sacred Texts). Gurdwara translates to the Guru's Door. It is the door to God and Guru.
Contact GB Singh if you would like to connect.
International Anglican Association
Anglicanism is just one path within the way of Jesus, but it’s a path that seeks to integrate what a divided Church has often torn apart. They want to keep receiving and releasing the good news of what he’s done, because that’s the only path to healing: healing for our souls, our bodies, our relationships, and our society.
Contact Fr. Ken Robertson to learn more about this community.
Islamic Society of Colorado Springs
The Islamic Society of Colorado Springs is a religious organization which shall engage in religious and charitable non-profit activities with the purposes of providing Islamic religious and social services to the Muslims of Colorado Springs and El Paso County and providing a forum for understanding and communicating the message of Islam.
To learn more, contact Kamal Elwazeir.
New Life Church
New Life Church proclaims the Nicene Creed as their statement of faith. This creed dates back to the fourth century, when Christians came together and composed this formative and definitive statement. It is more than an intellectual checklist of doctrine; it is a confession of worship that forms us as the people of God and draws us together into the life of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
To learn more, contact Josh Dillon.
Sanctuary Church
At The Sanctuary, they believe in a God who loves you as you are and not as you should be. They are a "shame free" church exploring God's lavish grace. If you need hope, healing, or freedom, this is the place for you.
To learn more, contact Tyler Hill.
Springs Mountain Sangha
Springs Mountain Sangha is a Zen Buddhist practice community: a group of people who study and practice the Zen way of awakening together. Our tradition has an emphasis on meditation and shared inquiry, and in particular, we are part of a stream of Zen in which koan inquiry is practiced in a number of forms and venues.
To learn more, contact Andrew Palmer.
Temple Shalom
Temple Shalom was founded in 1971 in Colorado Springs, Colorado and today is a vibrant congregation of 230 families which conducts itself according to the principles of both the Reform and Conservative Jewish movements. They aim to promote a spiritually centered community that inspires Jewish values, life and learning.
To learn more, contact Rabbi Jay Sherwood.
Unity Spiritual Center
At Unity Spiritual Center in the Rockies, they are an inclusive, heart-centered community dedicated to spiritual growth, connection, and transformation. Rooted in positive, practical spirituality, they honor all paths and provide a welcoming space for inspiration, learning, and fellowship. Whether you seek uplifting services, meaningful connections, or personal growth opportunities, you are welcome there.
To learn more, contact Rev. Ahriana Platten.
Educational Resources
This is a short list of resources to get engaged, further your education, and deepen your understanding of religious and spiritual groups.
Religion vs. Spirituality
Learn about the differences and similarities of religion and spirituality.
Every Religion Explained
Take 14 minutes to listen to these short explanations of all major religions.
Purpose & Spirituality
Visit this site to dive deeper into the meaning behind spirituality.
Buddhism Explained
One of the oldest surviving religions Buddhism started 2500 years ago in India and is now the world's fourth-largest religion.
Catholicism Explained
(Almost) everything about Catholicism in 10 minutes.
Christian Denominations Explained
There are so many denominations of Christianity. Watch this short video to learn about them all.
Hinduism Explained
Hinduism is the world's oldest active religion. Watch this video to learn about their core beliefs.
Islam Explained
This religion is the way of life of a quarter of humanity. This video will cover what Islam is and what Muslim's believe.
Judaism Explained
Judaism developed in the eastern Mediterranean over the last 4000 years. Today there are about 15 million Jews making it the world’s tenth-largest religion.
Sikhism Explained
Sikhism, the 5th largest and youngest of the world religions. A religion that preaches about love, peace, and the equality of humankind.