Progressive Christians at USC
University of Southern California
About Progressive Christians at USC
Progressive Christians at USC is a student-led spiritual community at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA, built on the foundational values of fellowship, empowerment, learning, and progress. Since its inception, the organization has remained committed to creating a safe, welcoming space where young followers of Christ can explore their faith authentically while engaging meaningfully with the world around them.
At its heart, Progressive Christians at USC serves students who believe that faith and reason are complementary gifts from God, not opposing forces. The community recognizes that college is a transformative time filled with profound questions about belief, identity, and purpose. Rather than providing easy answers, the organization creates an environment where students can wrestle with complex theological and philosophical questions alongside peers who share their journey.
What truly sets this community apart is its radical commitment to inclusion and affirmation. Progressive Christians at USC joyfully celebrates and welcomes LGBTQ siblings in Christ, believing that God's love extends unconditionally to every person exactly as they are. This open and affirming stance reflects their understanding of Jesus's central message: one of boundless love, radical inclusion, and justice for all people.
The organization emphasizes putting faith into action through community service, social justice work, and tangible expressions of Christian love. Members engage in volunteering, participate in worship experiences, study Scripture together, and build genuine friendships rooted in shared values. Progressive Christians at USC represents a growing movement of young Christians in Los Angeles who are reclaiming their faith tradition while remaining thoughtfully engaged with contemporary culture, science, and social responsibility.