Orthodox Christian Fellowship is a student led, pan-orthodox fellowship on a university or college campus, whose members come together for community life, prayer, service to others, and study of the faith. For the Orthodox Christian, the Truth is not an intellectual concept. It is experienced by developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as He reveals Himself in and through His Church.

Activities
OCF meetings are held on the third Sunday of every month, at 5 p.m., and alternate between RIT, the University of Rochester, and other campuses.

Office hours, RIT Center for Religious Life
Tuesday, 10 AM - 5 PM. Other hours available by appointment.

Contact Us

Mary Cowles, the Director of Orthodox Christian Ministry at RIT, is a graduate of Columbia University, Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (M.Div.), and Louisville Presbyterian Seminary (M.Th). A Board Certified Chaplain of the Association of Professional Chaplains, she was the first Orthodox woman to be commissioned as a chaplain. Before her marriage to Fr. Patrick Cowles, she was Director of Pastoral Care at Bradley Hospital, a Brown University psychiatric hospital for young people. To get on our mailing list, or for more information, contact: Mary Cowles (585) 475-4371 mhccpm@rit.edu

OCF designates the 3rd Sunday in September as College Student Sunday, celebrated with a luncheon. For reservations, please call Fr. Patrick.

Spiritual Adviser is:

Contact the National OCF Office
PO Box 249 , Boston, MA 02130
800-919-1623
http://www.ocf.net

 The National office supports the more than 180 local OCF chapters, located on individual campuses, through various resources: two annual College Conferences, one on each coast; Real Break - short-term service projects; Vocation Grants that allow students to explore their Christian vocation; and The Basil Leaf – a student produced newsletter.