College is the time when you really start to define yourself and decide what shape you want your life to take. As a Lutheran university, Capital gives you many opportunities to explore your beliefs and live them out in service to others.

Every Capital student is a welcome member of our spiritual community. If you’re not sure what you believe, that's okay. There is a place for you here!  Capital’s strong Lutheran tradition creates an environment of freedom and community for all of our students. 

Worship with Us

Capital’s worship services are open to everyone. We hold two services a week at Trinity Seminary, located adjacent to Capital's campus at Main St. and College Ave.

• Chapel (Wednesday at 10 am) 
  A worship opportunity for faculty, staff and students in Schenk Chapel (map - PDF)
  
   
• Candlelight Worship (Thursday at 9:30 pm)
  Contemporary prayer and praise in Gloria Dei Chapel
    

There are also on-campus worship opportunities for Catholics. On eight Sundays each semester, Weiler, Campus Center hosts a Catholic Mass. The Mass schedule is posted on the website of the Catholic Student Organization.

Columbus is home to an astonishing array of churches, mosques, synagogues and other places of worship. If you’d prefer to connect with one of these faith communities, we can help you contact the ones nearest you.

Connect with Student Organizations

There are plenty of opportunities for learning, fellowship and community service at Capital. And you can be as involved as you want to be.

Join with other Christians in:

• The Campus Congregation, Capital’s worshiping community
    
• FISCh, our student outreach team, which does lock-ins and retreats in area churches
    
• Lutheran Student Movement, a group for students interested in Lutheranism and in connecting with like-minded students from other colleges and universities
    
• Catholic Student Organization, the group responsible for Catholic Mass on campus
    
• Campus Crusade for Christ, a national program for college and university students that focuses on evangelism
    
• Gospel Choir, a student-led singing group for people interested in the gospel tradition
    

Explore Your Faith in Community

Explore important faith-related issues through:

• Thursday night Bible Study led by Pastor Amy at her house
    
• Spiritual and community building retreats
    
• Movie groups that meet to watch and discuss popular films from a spiritual perspective
    
• Discussion groups on topics such as racism and sexuality
    
• Lectures by special speakers who share their thoughts about faith, ethics and the Bible
    

 Help Us Serve Local and Global Neighbors in Need

Take your faith on the road with:

• Mission trips devoted to serving a variety of people in and beyond the Columbus area
    
• Alternative spring break trips, which are extended service-learning experiences to places far from our local area (past destinations have included Dominican Republic, Mexico, and South Africa)
    
• Ecumenical Advocacy Days and local advocacy opportunities
    
• Special events, including Habitat for Humanity builds and serving kids at First Lutheran Church, our inner city partner in ministry
   
    

Our University Pastor Is Here for You

Our university pastor, Amy Oehlschlaeger is available to support you spiritually and answer any questions you have about the Lutheran faith.

Feel free to contact her anytime at (614) 236-6214 or aoehlsch@capital.edu.