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Students have many options for spiritual and religious exploration while at UCSB. On campus, nineteen religious and spiritual student groups, including but not limited to Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Buddhist, are registered with the Office of Student Life. Off-campus, there are over a dozen religiously-affiliated organizations that serve the students, faculty and staff of UCSB through worship services, counseling, social services and religious study. There is an opportunity to learn more through the University Religious Conference (URC). The URC is a non-profit consortium of nine religious organizations committed to campus ministry and the promotion of interfaith understanding in the IV/UCSB community. It is housed in its own building, the University Religious Center, located at 777 Camino Pescadero, where students are always welcome. The URC offers many interfaith programs, volunteer opportunities, retreats, and social activities throughout the year. In addition, it sponsors Interfaith Students, a registered student group with the Office of Student Life. This group is open to persons of all faiths and sponsors interfaith activities on and off campus. For more information, please contact the URC at 968-1555 or email at info@urcsb.sbcoxmail.com. Additional information on the URC and links to constituent organizations is available at the web site, www.urcsb.org. For currently registered student organizations please visit the Office of Student Life web site at www.sa.ucsb.edu/orgs . You can also talk to the Office of Student Life (893-4569) to create your own student organization.

local churches & organizations

The following churches and organizations are located in UCSB's immediate area.


AQUEOUS CHURCH

Billy Calderwood, Pastor
Isla Vista Elementary School
6875 El Colegio Rd.
Isla Vista, CA 93117
(805) 452-6088

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE ORGANIZATION AT UCSB

Maureen Loster, contact person
777 Camino Pescadero
Isla Vista, CA 93117
(805) 682-0408

FUENTES DE ESPERANZA

Hugo Otaola, Pastor
777Camino Pescadero
Isla Vista, CA 93117
(805) 451-6559

LATTER DAY SAINTS INSTITUTE OF RELIGION (MORMON)

6524 Cordoba
Isla Vista, CA 93117
(805) 968-4111

LUTHERAN CAMPUS MINISTRY

Rev. Darcy Jensen, Campus Pastor
777 Camino Pescadero
Isla Vista, CA 93117
(805) 968-3164

THE MILTON ROISMAN JEWISH STUDENT CENTER (HILLEL)

Rabbi Alison Conyer
781 Embarcadero del Mar
Isla Vista, CA 93117
(805) 968-1280

NEW COVENANT WORSHIP CENTER

Rev. David Moore, Pastor
777 Camino Pescadero
Isla Vista, CA 93117
(805) 685-5212

PRESBYTERIAN CAMPUS MINISTRY

Dr. Steve Jacobsen, Pastor
6067 Shirrell Way
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-2131

PYONG KANG KOREAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Rev. Hark Kim, Pastor
892 Camino Del Sur Isla Vista, CA 93117 (805) 687-2756

ST. ATHANASIUS ORTHODOX CHURCH

Rev. Nicholas Speier
976 Embarcadero del Mar
Isla Vista, CA 93117
(805) 692-8416

ST. MARK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH

Father Tomas Elis, Pastor
6550 Picasso Rd
Isla Vista, CA 93117
(805) 968-1078

ST. MICHAEL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Rev. Nicole S. Janelle, Chaplain
6586 Picasso Rd
Isla Vista, CA 93117
(805) 968-2712

WESLEY FOUNDATION/KOREAN METHODIST CHURCH OF SANTA BARBARA

Rev. Chi-Young Jeong
892 Camino Del Sur
Isla Vista, CA 93117
(805) 968-2610


The following is a partial listing of religious organizations in the greater Santa Barbara area. If you do not find your faith affiliation in this list refer to the University Religious Center (968-1555) or visit www.interfaithinitiativesbc.org to find out more about the other religious organizations in our community.

ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF SANTA BARBARA

158 Aero Camino
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 968-9940

BUDDHIST CHURCH OF SANTA BARBARA

1015 E Montecito St
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 962-3633

BODHIPATH BUDDHIST CENTER

113 West Gutierrez Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 569-0099

VEDANTA SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA TEMPLE AND SRI SARADA MATH (CONVENT)

927 Ladera Lane
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-2903