Beneath the towering buildings of New York City, The Vine NYC offers a unique haven for college students. What makes The Vine NYC so special? It is a network of big hearted, open minded Christian campus ministries.
The Vine welcomes college and graduate students from all universities in the city. Students of all faith backgrounds, life experiences, identities, and ideas are welcome. Imagine students from diverse backgrounds coming together. They eat, pray, play, talk, learn, laugh, sing, and serve. They wrestle with big questions. They also work for a more just world. They strive to live out God’s love in Jesus Christ. There is a place for every college or graduate student in New York City.
The Vine NYC encourages everyone to be themselves. It welcomes and affirms students from all learning institutions. Students of all faith traditions, cultural and ethnic backgrounds are invited. Physical and mental abilities are supported here. The Vine embrace socioeconomic circumstances, documentation statuses, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Doubts and hard questions are welcome. The Vine explicitly celebrates the LGBTQIA+ members of the community.
The Vine’s ministry branches are local student communities. They gather weekly throughout the city. Students eat, laugh, talk, read scripture, and pray together. LaMP is The Vine’s ministry in uptown Manhattan. PRiSM is The Vine’s ministry in lower Manhattan.
The College Student Pantry operates in the East Village. It is a student-run food pantry. It provides fresh, nutritious groceries to any college student in need. No questions are asked.
The Vine’s local ministry branches gather as a citywide community. They build relationships with one another and God. They serve their neighbors. And they have fun. Citywide gatherings have included retreats and immersion trips. They also have learning trips and service projects. Visiting speakers, small groups, and social justice advocacy are offered here. Students unable to connect with a local branch are still welcome at citywide gatherings.
These campus ministries are made possible by generous supporters. Individuals and congregations care deeply about young people. They support loving communities. Students explore faith. They discern their vocation during their student years. You can help make these communities possible.
Fordham University also has Campus Ministry at all three campuses. These are Rose Hill, Lincoln Center, and Westchester. Campus Ministry seeks to foster the integral growth of the entire Fordham University community. It focuses on the personal, spiritual, and moral development of its students.
Ignatian spirituality permeates Fordham. It teaches students to listen to their hearts. They come to know truth and act justly. They love tenderly as they engage with the realities of the world.
Fordham celebrates diversity and differences. This includes self-identity, culture, religion, and family origins. Through conversations and service, we recognize ourselves in others. We create a space where our “being-in-love” can flourish.
Fordham is committed to building a community where you belong. You are known here. You feel connected to others. Take advantage of the presence, services, and programs of Campus Ministry. They offer programs, retreats, and opportunities for spiritual growth and social justice. Campus Ministry staff live in student residences. They worship in the community. They teach and organize support groups. They respond to emergencies. They serve on University committees and as academic advisors. Campus Ministry: a space for growth, community, and love in the heart of New York City.