Explore Your Values
The Elmhurst University Interfaith/Interreligious Chaplaincy supports students of all faiths and no faiths in their spiritual and religious development.
No matter your background, you’ll find a warm welcome at the Chaplain’s office. We offer a wide range of programs and services to help you examine your own values and explore other faith traditions.
- Worship opportunities on and off campus range from weekly services and Bible study sessions to Passover Seders and Ramadan celebrations.
- Spiritual guidance and pastoral counseling provide support in times of personal crisis or growth. Our co-chaplains represent a wide range of religious traditions.
- Student religious groups include the Spiritual Life Council, the Muslim Students Association, the Catholic Students Association and more.
- Partnerships with national and international organizations like the United Church of Christ, the Interfaith Youth Core and the Parliament of the World’s Religions keep us engaged in the broader spiritual conversation.
We’d love to tell you more about how the Chaplaincy can support you in your spiritual journey. Contact our office or our co-chaplains to get started.
The Newman Center
The Newman Center for Catholic ministry celebrates our ongoing work to build a home for all Catholics at Elmhurst University.
The Newman Center works to assist students in exploring service opportunities locally, nationally and internationally with groups like the Jesuit Volunteer Corps and other catholic organizations. We have an especially close relationship with Mercy Home for Boys and Girls in Chicago with English Professor Mary Kay Mulvaney.
Learn More About The Newman Center
The Founders Award
Founders Awards are given annually to three students from the senior class. There are three categories for nomination: Service to the University Community, Service to the Greater Society and The Cureton Award for Service to the Global Community.
The Chaplaincy is established for all students so that religion and learning may go hand in hand, and character grow with knowledge.
H. Scott Matheney, University Chaplain
Locations
Chaplain’s Office
First Floor of Niebuhr Hall
(Opposite side of Health Services)
Chaplain’s Residence
255 W. Elm Park Ave.
(South of Schick Hall)
Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel
West end of the University Mall
Chaplaincy Staff
Rev. H. Scott Matheney
Chaplain
[email protected]
Inamul Haq
Muslim Chaplain
[email protected]
Beau Surratt
University Organist
Rabbi Steven Bob
Jewish Chaplain
[email protected]
Rabbi Andrea Cosnowsky
Associate Jewish Chaplain
Fr. Tom Paul
Roman Catholic Chaplain
[email protected]
Nancy Ali
Muslim Co-Chaplain
[email protected]
Mother Shireen Baker
Episcopal Co-Chaplain
Chaplain Curt Baxter
Elmhurst Hospital Chaplain
Rev. Stan Davis
Interfaith Advisor
Rev. Anna Ernst
Lutheran Co-Chaplain
Rev. Ronald Feltman
Lutheran Co-Chaplain
Rev. Fr. Andrew G. Georganas
Greek Orthodox Co-Chaplain
[email protected]
Kalli Hill
Cru
Rev. Joseph Johnson
United Methodist Co-Chaplain
Rev. Sarah Lohrbach, ’09
LGBTQIA+ Advisor
Martha Mendoza
Hispanic/Latinx Minister
Rev. Dr. Jorge Morales
Hispanic/Latinx Minister
Azam Nizamuddin, Esq.
Interfaith Advisor
Rev. Traci Smith
Presbyterian Co-Chaplain
Dr. A. Andrew Das
Athletes in Action
Dr. John Jeffrey
CRU
Dr. Avraham Baranes
Hillel Jewish Life
Dr. Cheri Carrico
Roman Catholic Advisor
Dr. Phillip Riordan
Roman Catholic Advisor
Peggy Scheu
Roman Catholic Advisor
Dr. Soni Simpson
Unitarian Universalist
- Above and Beyond
- Alpha Omega
- Athletes in Action
- Bluejay Catholic Ministry
- Cru
- Every Nation Campus
- Hillel
- Muslim Students Association (MSA)
- Spiritual Life Council (SLC)
Ben Robins, ’24
President
Student-Led Organization
None at this time.