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Alfred University -- Spiritual Life




Contact:

Laurie DeMott
AU Interfaith Advisor
607.587.9288

Email


Buddhist
Catholic
Greek Orthodox
Hindu
Jewish
Muslim
Protestant

Spiritual Life

The Alfred community and its surrounding area offer a wide range of spiritual opportunities for Alfred University students. Religious communities in the village and beyond welcome student participation and many religious groups offer on campus activities and programs specifically designed for University students.

Events and Announcements

Alfred area religious organizations are listed below with contact information. General questions may be directed to Laurie DeMott, Alfred University Interfaith Advisor; 607.587.8738.

Buddhist

Falling Leaf Sangha
Weekly Meditation Sunday 7:30p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Miller Center 301, Alfred University Campus
Contact: Dr. Ben Howard
Email
Additional information


Catholic

St. Jude Center for Catholic Campus Ministry
Masses Saturday 5:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m., 9:00 p.m.*, Tuesday 7:00 p.m.* (*when Alfred University and/or SUNY are in session)
Lower Campus Drive, (across from The Main Attraction) Alfred State College Campus

Contact the pastoral team: Father Dan Callahan, Christopher Yarnal, 607.587.9411
Email
Check out our special events on the Events and Announcement page


Church of St. Brendan
Masses Monday, Wesnesday, Friday 9:00 a.m.
11 South Main Street
Almond, NY
Contact the pastor: Father Dan Callahan, 607.587.9411 or the Rectory 607.276.5304
Email


Greek Orthodox

Saint Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church
Divine Liturgy Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Father Scott conducts the service in English; the choir responds in English and Greek
210 Franklin Street
Elmira, NY 14904
Contact: 607.734.0771

St. John's
Worship when priest available
12 E. Genesee St.
Wellsville, NY
Contact: John Giopulos, 585.593.3795


Hindu

Contact: Dr. Arun Varshneya for information, 607.871.2493
Email


Jewish

Hillel
Friday night services, 6:30 p.m. Hillel House
(High Holy Day services, Alfred University campus)
18 South Main Street
Alfred, NY
Contact: Dr. Larry Greil, 607.587.8694 or 607.871.2885
Email


Muslim

Muslim Prayer Service

Contact: Dr. Zakia Robana for information on services for Holy Days, 607.871.2880
Email


Protestant (In Alfred)

Alfred Assembly of Christians
Worship Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Gothic Chapel, corner of Ford and Sayles Streets
Contact: Tom Steere, 607.276.6380

Alfred Friends Meeting (Quakers)
Worship (largely in silence) Sunday 10:30 a.m. Alfred Seventh Day Baptist Parish House
West University Street
Contact: Clerk, Scott Miller, 607.587.9087

BASIC/Lighthouse Christian Fellowship
Worship Sunday 10:00 a.m.
1498 Randolph Road
Contact: Pastor Roger Gardner, 607.587.8766

First Seventh Day Baptist Church
Worship Sabbath (Saturday) 11:00 a.m.
5 Church Street
Contact: Pastor Patricia Bancroft, 607.587. 9430
Email
www.forministry.com/14802ASDBC

Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
Student Chapel Worship Sunday 11:00 a.m.
Howell Hall, Alfred University
Contact: Roger and Sandy McGraw, 607.587.8665
Email

Union University Church: all denominations
Worship Sunday 10:30 a.m.
5 Church Street
Contact: Rev. Laurie DeMott, 607.587.8738
Email
www.unionuniversitychurch.org

United Methodist Church/Emmanuel Campus Ministries
Worship Sunday 10:30 a.m.
1389 Moland Road
Contact: Pastor Dan Knopf, 607.587.8168
Email


Protestant (Within five miles of Alfred)

Abundant Life Ministries
Worship Sunday 2:00 p.m.
7083 Route 21
Almond, NY
Contact: Pastor Everett Hasper, 607.276.6201
Email
www.almcommunity.org

Alfred-Almond Bible Church
Worship Sunday 10:30 a.m.
6751 Route 21
Almond, NY
Contact: Pastor John Prince or Missionary Pastor-in-Training, Charlie Emerson, 607.276.6700
Email
www.aabible.org

Almond Union of Churches (American Baptist/Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.)
Worship Sunday 11:00 a.m.
11 Main Street
Almond, NY
Contact: Pastor Steve Dygert, 607.276.6151
Email

Hornell Alfred Unitarian Universalist Society
Meets twice monthly Sunday mornings
Contact: Pauletta Copenheaver 607.587.9243 for meeting place and information

Seventh Day Baptist Church -- Alfred Station
Worship Sabbath (Saturday) 11:00 a.m.
Route 244
Alfred Station, NY
Contact: Rev. Ken Chroniger, 607.587.9545
Email
www.alfredstationsdb.org


In the Greater Alfred Area

Christ Church (Episcopal)
Worship Sunday 9:15 a.m.
Corner of Main and Center Streets
Hornell, NY
Contact: Rev. Thomas S. Gramley, 607.324.3620

First Congregational Church (UCC)
Worship Sunday 10:00 a.m.
289 North Main Street
Wellsville, NY 14895
Contact: Reverend William B. Jones, 585.593.5015
Email
www.infoblvd.net/billandev/index.html

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, ELCA
Worship Sunday 10:00 a.m.
4164 Fassett Lane (off route 417 west of Wellsville)
Wellsville, NY 14895
Contact: 585.593.3274

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Sacrament Meeting Sunday 11:00 a.m.
100 Cresent Drive
Wellsville, NY 14895
Contact: 585.593.3481

Wellsville Full Gospel Church
Worship Sunday 11:00 a.m.
2221 Hanover Hill Rd.
Wellsville, NY 14895
Contact: Pastor Mason Sorenson, 585.593.2537

Links to other religious sites

The Bible On-line
Listing of Yahoo Links to Religions
Islamic Calendar of North America

Calendar of Jewish Holy Days
On-Line Koran
Interfaith Calendar