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Student Groups & Religious Contacts
Baha'i
Goucher Baha'i Association
The Goucher Baha'i Association provides a forum for discussion on important issues along with an opportunity to meet people from a variety of backgrounds. The purpose of the association is to promote a spirit of unity that overcomes cultural, religious, and ideological barriers by helping people in their search to find relationships between modern life and spirituality. Programming will deal with the teachings of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i faith, as well as with other religions of the world. Multifaith devotionals, as well as fireside chats on a variety of topics will be offered.
Student Contact: Shahnaz Kintz
Buddhist
While there is no Buddhist group on Goucher’s campus, Eric
Laufe ’06 is an experienced Buddhist teacher. He will lead
meditation on campus this year. Student Contact: Eric Laufe,
eric.laufe@goucher.edu
Christian
Goucher Christian Fellowship 
Goucher Christian Fellowship is affiliated with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, a national organization dedicated to building collegiate fellowships, developing Disciples of Christ, and reaching the campus and all its ethnic diversity with the news of Jesus Christ. Goucher Christian Fellowship hosts weekly large group meetings that include praise, prayer, Bible study, speakers, fellowship, and fun. Anyone who is interested in learning about God and growing in faith is welcome. Weekly small group Bible studies are available at different times so that all those who are interested can attend. Daily prayer meetings offer a refuge during hectic college days. Goucher Christian Fellowship also recognizes the importance of belonging to a local church. Members attend a variety of churches in the area, and are glad to help individuals who are searching for a church home.
Student Contacts: Brittany Dexter (bdexter@goucher.edu) Candice Carr (ccarr@goucher.edu)
Group Adviser: Judi Breidegam
Visit the Goucher Christian Fellowship website.
National Intervarsity Website.
Jubilate Deo! is Goucher’s Roman Catholic student group,
designed to present opportunities for in-depth study, discovery,
discussion, and growth within the rich tradition of the Catholic
faith. The group meets once a week to pray the rosary. Key
events for Catholic students have been organized, including
discussion nights, dinner outings, and retreats. It is wonderful
to have the support of your peers, staff, faculty, and a local
parish as you set off on the college experience. All are welcome
at Jubilate Deo! events regardless of religion, as long as you
have an open heart and mind. If you are interested in
learning more about the Catholic faith, have any questions,
or just want to talk, we encourage you to contact us. Student
Contact: Geraldine Echebiri, gechebir@goucher.edu Adviser:
Elisa Koehler, elisa.koehler@goucher.edu. For more information,
visit http://goucher.baltimorecatholic.com.
The Goucher Gospel Choir, “Revelations,” was founded in 1998
to establish a vehicle through which interested members of the
Goucher community could exercise their gospel music talents.
The members of Revelations are compelled to perpetuate the
doctrine of Christianity through song, irrespective of denomination
or creed. We have established the following goals: to sing
to the glory of God, to live the lives that we sing about in our
songs, to provide service to our fellow man by uplifting their
hearts through song, to promote spiritual growth, and to
contribute to a healthy and morally sound environment for this
and future generations of Goucher students. Student Contacts:
Tianna Hill, thill@goucher.edu; Joy Taylor, jtaylor@goucher.edu;
and Arreon Harley, arreon.harley@goucher.edu. Adviser:
Gail Edmonds, gail.edmonds@goucher.edu
Sacred Ground is a group that gives people who like to dance
the opportunity to dedicate their movement to God. Psalm 149
is our inspiration: “Let them praise his name in festive dance!”
Whether rehearsing or performing, Sacred Ground members
see dance as a means of worshiping God, building community,
and sharing our love for Jesus. We honor God, our creator
and source of faith, by using the gift of dance to reflect God’s
goodness and beauty. Student Contact: Meghan Meros,
meghan.meros@goucher.edu
Spiritual Growth Ministries draws souls closer to Jesus Christ
through dance, poetry, prayer, and the preaching and teaching
of the uncompromised Gospel. Because it is a para-church and
members are believers, as well as doers of the Word, the group
also ministers to the spirit of lost souls beyond the four walls of
the church. Come and have a good time in the spirit of God.
Adviser: Cynthia Terry, cynthia.terry@goucher.edu
Jewish
Hillel
Goucher Hillel is affiliated with Hillel International: The
Foundation for Jewish Campus Life. As a pluralistic organization,
Hillel sponsors religious, tzedek (social justice), cultural, holiday,
social, Israel, and educational programs open to the entire
Goucher community. The Weinberg Jewish Student Center,
located in Stimson Hall, serves as an informal gathering place
for students and is the location of our Hillel professionals’
office.
Shabbat dinners and Friday night services occur on a weekly
basis, and kosher food is provided at every Hillel program.
Goucher Hillel also offers High Holiday services either on
campus or in the surrounding area. Student contacts: Jill Bratt,
jill.bratt@goucher, and Abby Berkson, abigail.berkson@goucher.edu.
For more information, visit our website at www.goucher.edu/hillel.
Advisor: Alison Wielechowski, awielech@goucher.edu or
410-337-6545
Muslim
campus group that strives to exchange ideas with other student
organizations to bridge the cultural gap by creating an inclusive
environment that encourages learning. SGMU is open to
Muslims and non-Muslims alike, and it works to educate the
Goucher community about Islam. Student Contact: Noah Ginty,
noah.ginty@goucher.edu
Quaker (Friends)
There is not a Quaker group at this time. Contact: CynthiaTerry, cynthia.terry@goucher.edu
Unitarian Universalist
students at Goucher who would like to connect with other UUs.
Student Contacts: Alex Dupont, alexandra.dupont@goucher.edu,
and Merri Schmidt, mschmidt@goucher.edu