Friends. Food. Faith. Community.
A place to belong. A place to ask questions. A place to be yourself.
College is a time for meeting new people, discovering who you are, asking big questions, and figuring out what you believe. St. Paul’s Campus Ministry is a place where you can do all of those things in a welcoming and supportive community.
Whether you grew up in church, haven’t been to church in years, have been hurt by a church, belong to another faith tradition, or aren’t even sure what you believe—you are welcome here.
You don’t have to be Episcopalian.
You don’t have to have all the answers.
You don’t even have to be sure what you believe.
Just come as you are.
Connect & Belong
Sometimes you don’t need another class or meeting. You just need people.
Throughout the school year, St. Paul’s Campus Ministry offers opportunities for students to get together for free meals, movie nights, conversation, fellowship, and other activities.
There’s no pressure and no expectation that you participate in everything we do. Come for pizza. Come for a movie. Come because you want to meet some new people. Come because you have questions about faith. Come because you need somewhere you can simply be yourself.
Please help us to tailer this Campus Ministry to you by completing this short survey:
There’s a place for you here.
Campus Ministry Kickoff: Pizza + Movie Night
We had an amazing night of movies and Pizza!!
Thanks to all who came to this kick-off event!!!
We plan to have more movie nights in the coming months so if you didn’t make it to this one, perhaps you can join us at the next one.
We have tentatively planned our next movie night for September 18th, 6pm.
What movie would you like for us to watch together? Let me know using the contact area below or send an email to admin@stpaulsclaremore.org
Staring September 15th: Forging a Sacred Weapon
A Book Study with St. Paul’s Campus Ministry
We’ll be reading Kathy Baldock’s Forging a Sacred Weapon: How the Bible Became Anti-Gay.
How did a handful of biblical passages become such a major part of the modern conversation about LGBTQ+ people? And how much of what manLy of us have been told “the Bible clearly says” is actually rooted in history, culture, politics, translation, and changing attitudes about sexuality?
Baldock traces the history behind these questions and explores how our modern understanding of certain biblical passages developed.
This study is an opportunity to learn, ask questions, disagree, wonder, and explore together.
You do not need to be LGBTQ+ to participate. You don’t need a theology degree, and you don’t need to come with a particular opinion about the Bible.
Bring your questions.
Questions are welcome here.
Coming in January: Exploring Our Faith
What do I actually believe—and why?
Beginning in January, Campus Ministry will begin Exploring Our Faith, using the Episcopal Church’s Centered curriculum.
Together we’ll explore questions like:
Who is Jesus?
What is the Bible?
How do we pray?
Where is God when life gets difficult?
How does faith affect the way we treat other people?
What does it mean to live a life centered in God?
This isn’t about memorizing the “right” answers.
It’s an opportunity to explore Christianity and the Episcopal tradition in a place where curiosity, conversation, doubt, and questions are welcome.
Whether you have been a Christian your entire life, are returning to faith, are exploring Christianity for the first time, or simply want to understand what Christians believe, there is room for you at the table.
LGBTQ+ Students Are Welcome Here
We don’t want you to have to wonder.
St. Paul’s is an affirming and inclusive Episcopal community. LGBTQ+ students are fully welcome in the life of our church and Campus Ministry.
You don’t have to hide who you are to explore faith.
You don’t have to choose between asking questions about God and being honest about yourself.
And you don’t have to agree with everyone else in the room in order to have a place at the table.
All identities. All stories. One community.
Been Hurt by Church?
We know that the word church doesn’t bring up good memories for everyone.
Some people have been told they weren’t welcome. Some have been judged because of who they are or who they love. Others have been made to feel that their questions or doubts weren’t acceptable.
And some simply walked away from church a long time ago.
We’re not going to pressure you to come back.
But if you want a safe place to ask questions, talk about what happened, explore faith again, or simply find a community that will welcome you, our door is open.
What Should I Expect?
You don’t need special clothes. You don’t need to know Episcopal worship. You don’t need to know the Bible. And we’re not going to put you on the spot.
Most importantly:
You don’t have to pretend to be someone you’re not.
Come for an event. Have some food. Meet some people. Ask a question. Listen for a while.
And decide for yourself whether you’d like to come back.
📍 Find Us
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
1310 N. Sioux Ave.
Claremore, Oklahoma 74017
Sunday Worship: 10:00 AM
stpaulsclaremore.org
RSU students are especially welcome!
Here, you will be loved.
Contact us to learn more about Campus Ministry: