BUIC Members

Meet our members:

Prof. Omid Ghaemmaghami Prof. Omid Ghaemmaghami 
Vida Rastegar-GhaemmaghamiVida Rastegar-Ghaemmaghami

Bahá'ís of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ

Bahá’ís believe the crucial need facing humanity is to find a unifying vision of the future of society. Core Bahá’í beliefs include the oneness of God and religion, the oneness of humanity and freedom from prejudice, the progressive revelation of religious truth, the development of spiritual qualities, the integration of worship and service, the fundamental equality of the sexes, the harmony between religion and science and the centrality of justice to all human endeavours.

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Pastor George LeePastor George Lee

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Chinese Christian Church

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Chinese Christian Church is a non-denominational Christian church that believes in the one true Triune God, with a special focus to the Chinese speaking community. Our regular meetings include Sunday worship services, Friday fellowships, and Wednesday prayer meetings. We welcome all brothers, sisters and faith-seekers to join us in our worship and fellowship.

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Dave MaynerRev. Dave Mayner
Elizabeth MaynerElizabeth Mayner

Campus Bible Fellowship

Campus Bible Fellowship is a student-led Christian group with weekly meetings that include Bible studies, music and fellowship. We also offer various events, social activities and community service opportunities throughout the year.

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Rabbi Aaron SlonimRabbi Aaron Slonim

Chabad of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ

The Chabad Center services the religious, pastoral, social and
educational needs of the large Jewish demographic at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ. We are a modern facility just a five minute walk from campus offering prayers thrice daily, a full roster of services, dinners on Shabbat and Jewish holidays and a full slate of classes, programs and events every day.

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Brian FreedmanBrian Freedman
Jennifer StoneJennifer Stone

Hillel Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ

Hillel at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ is the home to all forms of Jewish expression and is the Pluralistic Jewish Organization on Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ’s campus.

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Imam Anas ShaikhImam Anas Shaikh

Islamic Organization of the Southern Tier (IOST)

The Islamic Organization of the Southern Tier is located less than 2 miles from campus and is the largest mosque in the
area. It serves over 2,000 worshipers and is a place where many Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ students go for the Friday services and to learn more about Islam. The local Muslim Students Association (MSA) holds weekly meetings, talks on campus and offers the Friday prayers on campus and during the school year.

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Rabbi Chaim HarkavyRabbi Chaim Harkavy

MEOR Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ

Maimonides Leaders Fellowship (MEOR) at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ provides students with a warm and welcoming Jewish community. We offer educational, religious and social programming, as well as travel and internship opportunities throughout summer and winter recesses.

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Sister Rose CasalenoSr. Rose Casaleno
 

Newman House

We provide diverse ministry to the campus community, offering service, fellowship and faith-sharing opportunities. Newman House is the place to invigorate, cultivate and encounter your Catholic faith as a young adult.

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Rev. Douglas TaylorRev. Douglas Taylor

Unitarian Universalist Congregation

At the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ, we offer a spiritual home where we explore, celebrate and cherish our interconnectedness, encourage growth and transcendence, and act with justice and compassion.

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Rev. Kimberly P. ChastainRev. Kimberly P. Chastain
Rev. Becky KindigRev. Becky Kindig

United Presbyterian Church Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ

The United Presbyterian Church of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ (PCUSA) is a progressive More Light congregation that strives to offer welcome and connection in downtown Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ every day. UPC is open to the community Sunday through Friday and is a place of worship, a place where you can have meaningful conversations, learn about community service or advocacy, or just come to see a friendly face — and all are invited to our free community meal every Tuesday evening.

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