• Winter Weather Updates

    We are monitoring a winter weather system that will impact university operations this weekend and into early next week. 

    • STATUS: All three campuses will close on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 2 p.m. due to forecasted snow, ice and sleet. Campuses will remain closed through Monday, Jan. 26, with remote work and remote instruction on Monday. Essential operations will continue during the closure. NOTE: LR will operate under normal university operations on Friday, Jan. 23.
    • FACILITIES (Hickory): The library and fitness center will be closed Saturday through Monday. The Cromer Center dining hall is expected to operate on a normal schedule unless otherwise communicated.
    • RECEIVE UPDATES: Check LR email and the LR website for official university updates.
    • STAY CONNECTED: If you haven't already, download and enable notifications for the SafeZone app for timely safety alerts and campus information.

    We appreciate your flexibility and patience as we continue to monitor the situation and prioritize the safety and well-being of our campus community.

    Storm Updates

Join together in faith

Religious & Spiritual

Religious and spiritual student clubs provide you with an opportunity to grow or explore your faith and spirituality with fellow students. Groups are open to everyone regardless of faith or beliefs.

  • Campus Bible Studies

    Bible Studies led by the University Pastor and community volunteers help participants delve more deeply into scripture and wrestle with questions about application to daily faith and life. For more information, contact Pastor Todd Cutter at todd.cutter@lr.edu. 

  • Lutheran Student Movement

    Although Lutheran is in the name, this group is for all students and meets weekly for service, fellowship and learning opportunities. This group is fully welcoming and affirming of the LGBTQIA+ community. 

  • Nu Generation (Gospel Choir)

    Whether you love to sing, want to connect with others or feel inspired to lift your voice, Nu Generation is a choir community ready to sing and praise.

  • ParaChurch, Evangelical Groups

    These organizations are staffed by employees who are not affiliated with Lenoir-Rhyne, but are invited to be on campus and work with students.

    • Young Life LRU
      Our Christian ministry reaches out through volunteers, staff, club meetings and camps and builds meaningful relationships in a Christ-centered environment.
    • Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
      Our goal is to spread the gospel of Christ, while aiding student-athletes, friends and coaches in deepening faith.
    • InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
      We minister to students and faculty through small group Bible studies, large gatherings, leadership training, thoughtful discipleship and life-changing conferences and events.