TIDES
College Collective
Affirming. Inclusive. Faithful.
Whether you're new to Columbia, exploring faith for the first time, or looking for a church community while you're in college, we're glad you're here.
TIDES College Collective is a network of progressive and inclusive campus ministries and churches across Columbia. Together, we're creating spaces where students can ask honest questions, build meaningful relationships, serve their neighbors, and discover God's love in community.
Rather than being one ministry in one location, TIDES connects several communities that gather throughout the week while coming together for worship and special events throughout the semester. We hope you'll explore, visit, and find a place that feels like home.
Follow @tides_como to stay up to date on events, worship gatherings, and opportunities to connect.
TIDES Together
Throughout the semester, students from every TIDES ministry come together for worship, fellowship, and shared experiences. These gatherings are a great way to meet new people, experience different worship traditions, and discover the many communities that make up TIDES.
Monthly Worship
7:00 PM
- September 1
- October 6
- November 3
- December 8
Hosted by a different TIDES ministry each month. Locations will be announced on Instagram.
Spring Retreat
Manna & Mercy Retreat
February 5–7
Join students from across the TIDES community for a weekend of worship, learning, and conversation featuring South African justice activist and retired pastor Rev. Alan Storey.
Learn more:
Find Your Community
TIDES College Collective is made up of several local churches and campus ministries, each with its own personality, traditions, and opportunities to connect. While we come together throughout the semester for shared worship and special events, each community offers its own weekly rhythm of worship, Bible study, meals, service, and fellowship.
Whether you're looking for a place to ask honest questions, build meaningful friendships, deepen your faith, or simply belong, we invite you to explore these communities and discover one that feels like home.
Asian Christian Fellowship (ACF)
Who we are: A Christian student organization at the University of Missouri committed to growing in faith and community.
Calvary Episcopal Church
Who we are: An Episcopal community welcoming college students into worship and parish life.
When we gather
Sundays
- 8:00 AM Rite I Eucharist
- 10:30 AM Rite II Eucharist
Wednesdays
- 5:30 PM Healing Prayer & Eucharist
Columbia United Church of Christ
Who we are: A welcoming community gathering for worship, shared meals, and conversation in the homes of young adults throughout the semester.
When we gather
House Church
5:00–8:00 PM (Dinner Included)
- August 30
- September 20
- October 18
Episcopal Lutheran Campus Ministry (ELCM)
Who we are: A campus ministry centered rooted in the Lutheran and Episcopal traditions.
When we gather
Mondays
- 4:45 PM Bible Study
- 6:00 PM Evening Worship
- 6:30 PM Dinner
Connect
@elcmcomo
First Baptist Church
Who we are: A welcoming community where college students and young adults can build friendships, ask honest questions, and grow in faith together.
When we gather
Sundays
- 5:00–7:00 PM Open Study Hours
- Free Wi-Fi, snacks, and a comfortable place to study
- 7:00–8:00 PM Bible Study
St. Andrew's Lutheran Church
Who we are: A worshiping community rooted in the Lutheran tradition.
When we gather
Sundays
- 8:30 AM Holy Communion
- 11:00 AM Holy Communion
Wednesdays
- 6:15 PM Contemplative Holy Communion
The Neighborhood College Ministry
Who we are: A community at Missouri United Methodist Church where students can study, eat, worship, serve, and build friendships.
When we gather
Tuesdays
- 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Study Day
- Free Wi-Fi, coffee, snacks, and study space
Wednesdays
- 5:30 PM Community Dinner
- 6:30–8:00 PM Bible Dialogue
Saturdays
- 10:00 AM Indoor Pickleball
Additional service opportunities and special events are offered throughout the semester.
UKIRK College Ministry
Who we are: A Presbyterian campus ministry focused on thoughtful conversation, shared meals, worship, and community.
When we gather
Conversations in the Chez
Every other Wednesday
- August 12 & 26
- September 9 & 23
- October 7 & 21
- November 4 & 18
Sunday College Lunch
- August 23 (Welcome Sunday)
- September 6
- November 1
- December 6
Special Event
- Study Night in the Chez — December 8
Additional events are offered throughout the semester.
