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Religious Life

 

There are places of worship for many denominations and faiths in UCSB’s surrounding communities of Isla Vista, Goleta, and Santa Barbara. Local churches and religious organizations are listed below.

The Milton Rosiman Jewish Student Center is home to the , which opened in spring 2001 in Isla Vista. The Hillel space is open to all students Hillel student organization

In addition, there are a variety of organizations created by students to focus on faith-based exploration and connections with other students. UCSB’s Office of Student Life registers student organizations with a focus on Buddhist, Christian, Muslim, and Jewish faiths, among others.

Local Churches and Organizations

The following are some of the churches and organizations located in UCSB's immediate area. (Please note that this list may not include all religious organizations in the surrounding area and is subject to change and updates). 

  • AQUEOUS CHURCH
    Billy Calderwood, Pastor
    Isla Vista Elementary School
    6875 El Colegio Rd.
    Isla Vista, CA 93117
    (805) 452-6088

  • CHRISTIAN SCIENCE ORGANIZATION AT UCSB 
    Maureen Loster, contact person 
    777 Camino Pescadero 
    Isla Vista, CA 93117 
    (805) 682-0408

  • FUENTES DE ESPERANZA 
    Hugo Otaola, Pastor 
    777 Camino Pescadero 
    Isla Vista, CA 93117 
    (805) 451-6559

  • LATTER DAY SAINTS INSTITUTE OF RELIGION 
    6524 Cordoba 
    Isla Vista, CA 93117 
    (805) 968-4111
  • CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
    Rev. Ronald Cox, Campus Pastor 
    6595 Covington Way
    Isla Vista, CA 93117 
    (805) 964-2267

  • THE MILTON ROISMAN JEWISH STUDENT CENTER (HILLEL) 
    Rabbi Alison Conyer 
    781 Embarcadero del Mar 
    Isla Vista, CA 93117 
    (805) 968-1280

  • NEW COVENANT WORSHIP CENTER 
    Rev. David Moore, Pastor
    777 Camino Pescadero
    Isla Vista, CA 93117 
    (805) 685-5212

  • PYONG KANG KOREAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 
    Rev. Hark Kim, Pastor 
    892 Camino Del Sur 
    Isla Vista, CA 93117 
    (805) 687-2756

  • ST. MARK’S UNIVERSITY CATHOLIC
    Rev. John W. Love, Pastor 
    6550 Picasso Rd 
    Isla Vista, CA 93117 
    (805) 968-1078

  • ST. MICHAEL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 
    Rev. Nicole S. Janelle, Chaplain 
    6586 Picasso Rd 
    Isla Vista, CA 93117 
    (805) 968-2712

  • WESLEY FOUNDATION/ KOREAN METHODIST CHURCH OF SANTA BARBARA 
    Rev. Chi-Young Jeong 
    892 Camino Del Sur 
    Isla Vista, CA 93117 
    (805) 968-2610

 

The following is a partial listing of religious organizations in the greater Santa Barbara area. (Please note that this list DOES not include all religious organizations in the surrounding area and is subject to change and updates). If you do not find your faith affiliation in this list, see www.interfaithinitiativesbc.org to find out more about the other religious organizations in our community.

 

  • ATHANASIUS ORTHODOX CHURCH 
    Rev. Nicholas Speier 
    5580 Calle Real
    Goleta, CA 93117 
    (805) 685-5400

 

  • BODHIPATH BUDDHIST CENTER 
    113 West Gutierrez Street 
    Santa Barbara, CA 93101 
    (805) 569-0099

 

  • BUDDHIST CHURCH OF SANTA BARBARA 
    1015 E Montecito St 
    Santa Barbara, CA 93103 
    (805) 962-3633

 

  • ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF SANTA BARBARA 
    158 Aero Camino 
    Goleta, CA 93117 
    (805) 968-9940

 

    • LIVE OAK UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION
      820 N. Fairview Ave.
      Goleta, CA 93117 
      (805) 967-7867

     

    • PRESBYTERIAN CAMPUS MINISTRY 
      Dr. Steve Jacobsen, Pastor 
      6067 Shirrell Way 
      Goleta, CA 93117 
      (805) 967-2131

     

    • VEDANTA SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA TEMPLE AND SRI SARADA MATH (CONVENT) 
      927 Ladera Lane 
      Santa Barbara, CA 93108 
      (805) 969-2903