Religious Organizations
Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU)
CRU is a fellowship of followers of Jesus Christ who seek to live out their faith on the campus of USC Upstate. It is open to all students. For more information, contact Mark Bouchillonat 864-506-6414.
Canterbury
Canterbury is a religious organization that assists students in the development of a Christian life through Sacramental Worship and Christ like living. To this end, Canterbury will engage in the following activities: regular worship of God through the Celebration of Holy Eucharist, community outreach by participation in ministry opportunities within local Episcopal parishes, an annual mission trip, and regular conversation about living a Christian life in the modern context. For more information contact Fr. Charles Smith.
Catholic Student Association
Worshipping and socializing with our peers, reinforcing personal ethics, and sharing God's word with others enhances the development of social, emotional, and spiritual growth of our Catholic students. Acts of mercy (community service) and learning more about our faith are goals. For more information, check out our Facebook page, Catholic Student Association USC Upstate or call Lisa Caggiano at 864-503-5422.
City Light College Ministry
First North College Ministry is a family of college-aged young adults who share their journey of faith together. We meet at various times of the week for Bible Study, worship, and just hanging out to build healthy relationships and do life together. We have a passion to see others around us come to know the freedom that we have in Christ, and our lives are committed to sharing that message to those we love, live with, work with, study with, play sports withanyone God places in our path. Bring your questions, your doubts, your skepticism… we've all been there and we welcome all who seek the truth. "If you seek me with all your heart," declares the Lord, "I will be found by you." Jer. 29:13. For more information contact Wendy Dukes.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
The mission of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes is to present to athletes and coaches and all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the Fellowship of the church. For more information contact Matthew Alley.
IGNITE
Ignite is a fellowship of college students seeking to find and implement God's purpose for them and their world. Through such experiences as fellowships, study groups, worship programs, and service projects, individual and community growth is sought. Ignite is open to all students. For more information contact Suzanna Bachelor.
MERGE
MERGE is a collegiate group that exists to unite college students across Spartanburg to experience God and love others in the process. For more information contact Brandon Bowers.
Presbyterian Students' Association
This group provides fellowship and support for all students. The Presbyterian Student Association strives to be an open-minded community, which provides an environment where we grow spiritually, socially and emotionally as joyful servants of Christ! For more information contact Reverend Dottie Metropol.
Upstate Freethinkers
Upstate Freethinkers exists for students to gather with likeminded people and discuss issues that are relevant to religion and atheism. The group specifically exists as an outlet for students with varieties of skepticism and skeptics. For more information contact W. Benjamin Myers at 864-503-5870.
Upstate Students for Life
Upstate Students for Life is a Christ-centered pro-life group committed to promoting a culture of life in American, starting on the campus of USC Upstate. The organization hopes to do this by educating the campus on life issues, helping those in need so that life is a promising choice, participating in pro life events, and working with those who have our same goals. For more information contact Sarah Campbell at 864-503-5716.