Programs for Fall 2026
Monthly Lutheran & United Methodist Joint Worship
with Pastor Julie Kelly and Rev. Jee Hae Song
One Sunday each month
2 -3 PM
in the Rena Pierson Dankovich Small Chapel (lower level of Hendricks Chapel)
August 23
September 13
October 25
November 8
Office Hours with Pastor Julie Kelly
Mondays
12:30-1:30
Chaplains’ Suite
Co-Work Café
Mondays
10 AM-12 PM
at K House, 100 Berkeley Drive (1 block from Shaw)
Co-work cafe is a quiet home-based study or work time together. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and popcorn while getting some work done in a gentle, homey space. Open to all students!
Progressive Bible Study
Thursdays
3:00-4:00 PM
at K House, 100 Berkeley Drive (1 block from Shaw)
Bible study is more than a literal reading of the text. Dive into the context of scripture through history, literature, sociology, and more! Challenge yourself and ask all the questions you always wanted to ask in this study.
The Q
Thursdays
4:30-5:30 PM
at K House, 100 Berkeley Drive (1 block from Shaw)
The Q—as in the big questions we have around faith, religion, and life. Join this one-hour conversation time with snacks and comfy home-style welcome at our campus house. Conversation topics are chosen by students and can be co-led with the Chaplain.
All are welcome, celebrated, and safe!
Community House Dinners
Thursdays
6:30 – 8 PM
at K House, 100 Berkeley Drive (1 block from Shaw)
65 years of tradition strong! Join us for a free meal and community-building conversation. Students choose the meals, prep and cook them together, learning new kitchen skills and authentic recipes from home. Then we eat together as a community, building on topics that strengthen our sense of home and belonging. All are welcome, celebrated, and safe!
About
Lutheran Campus Ministry in Syracuse (LCM) is a progressive, inclusive Christian community that engages students in spiritual wellness and dialogue.
OUR SOCIALS:
Instagram: @cusecampusconnect
Facebook: Lutheran Campus Ministry at Syracuse University/SUNY-ESF
Contact
Rev. Julie Kelly
Chaplain
Upstate New York Synod (Lutheran)
jkelly56@syr.edu
Rev. Julie Kelly is the Lutheran Chaplain at Hendricks Chapel, Syracuse University. An ordained minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), she brings over 30 years of experience working with military families, specializing in Family Readiness Groups, Suicidality Prevention, and Family Advocacy. Rev. Kelly is passionate about interfaith relationships and advocacy for marginalized communities. She has served as a chaplain at Los Angeles County Hospital, USC, and with Red Cross Disaster Spiritual Care, along with various Lutheran and Episcopal congregations. She holds a Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership from Fort Hays State University and an M.Div. from Luther Seminary.