Campus Ministry

The Office of Young Adult and Campus Ministries for The Episcopal Church supports ministries of, to, and with young adults
(ages 18-30) both on and off college campuses. Through leadership development, networking across the church, gathering
online and in person, and offering support through each diocese and province, we strive to create a community of leaders and
young adults engaged in mission and ministry together.

The Young Adult and Campus Ministries webpage on The Episcopal Church’s website offers resources, grant information,
service opportunities, and events to connect with others involved in this ministry. 

Below you will find the campus ministries currently active in the Episcopal Church in Western Oregon. 

LUTHERAN-EPISCOPAL CAMPUS MINISTRY AT OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY: Canterbury House (Episcopal) and Luther House (ELCA) campus ministries are working as partners to offer campus ministry at Oregon State University. Operating in both locations, the program offers fellowship, housing, community meals, social spaces, a tool library, and spiritual development opportunities. Pastor Hallie Parkins leads the program in collaboration with the Church of the Good Samaritan and Grace Lutheran Church.

For specific information on shared Episcopal and Lutheran Campus ministries, please see the Luther House web site at luther-house.org.

EPISCOPAL CAMPUS MINISTRY IN EUGENE: The Episcopal Campus Ministry (ECM) is a Christian community grounded in worship, prayer, service, and hospitality for the students, faculty, and staff of local colleges and universities in Lane County, specifically the University of Oregon, Lane County community college, and Bushnell University. ECM is supported by the Episcopal Churches in the Eugene/Springfield area: St. Mary’s, St. Thomas, St. Matthew’s, Resurrection, and St. John the Divine.

Services at ECM:

    • Residence at the ECM house provides safe housing in a Christian community for up to 5 college students near the University of Oregon campus. Rent is $450/month, all utilities included. There currently is a room available; contact the chaplain for more information.
    • The Student Food Pantry provides free food to over 300 students (with ID) every Wednesday and Thursday, 4:00 – 6:00 pm. The Pantry is located at Grace Lutheran Church at 710 E. 17th Ave. The pantry is a ministry in partnership with Food For Lane County, Grace Lutheran Church, and UO, and is staffed by student volunteers. 
    • Weekly community meals and time for worship and prayer.

The Episcopal Campus Ministry Chaplain the Rev. Lainie Allen, can be reached at [email protected].