• University Operations Update

    Return to Normal Operations - Tuesday, Feb. 3

    Lenoir-Rhyne will return to normal, in-person operations beginning Tuesday, Feb. 3, at all campus locations — Hickory, Asheville and Columbia.

    • Road conditions: We recognize that road conditions may remain hazardous in some areas and that travel may still be challenging.
    • Students: Those unable to travel safely to campus should communicate directly with their instructors to discuss absences.
    • Faculty and staff: Those unable to travel safely to campus should communicate directly with their supervisor to discuss appropriate arrangements.
    • Your safety remains our top priority, and we appreciate your continued communication and flexibility as we transition back to normal operations.
    • The university community is also invited to join President McGee for a Welcome Back Warm-Up on Tuesday from 8:30–9:30 a.m. in the Cromer Center on the Hickory campus. Stop by to enjoy donuts, coffee and hot chocolate as we reconnect and welcome one another back to campus.

    Operation 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.