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USC Adventist Student Community
University of Southern California
About USC Adventist Student Community
Nestled within the University of Southern California's Office of Religious and Spiritual Life in Los Angeles, the Adventist Student Community represents a unique student organization dedicated to fostering spiritual wholeness and meaningful fellowship. This Los Angeles-based group emerged from a desire to create a space where students could explore their faith authentically while maintaining connections to the broader Seventh-Day Adventist tradition and Christian values.
At its core, the Adventist Student Community prioritizes inclusion and open dialogue. The organization welcomes students from all backgrounds and belief systems, recognizing that meaningful spiritual exploration thrives in diverse, affirming environments. By explicitly positioning itself as LGBTQ inclusive, the community demonstrates a commitment to representing all members of the USC student body with dignity and respect. This welcoming stance extends to biblical interpretation as well, encouraging multiple perspectives and thoughtful discussion rather than rigid doctrine.
The organization's mission centers on creating a genuine fellowship that addresses the real needs of college students. Beyond traditional religious programming, the Adventist Student Community recognizes the interconnection between spiritual health, mental wellness, and physical vitality. Members gather to celebrate the Sabbath together, offering respite from academic pressures and creating moments of genuine community connection and mutual support.
Led by Religious Directors Donovan Childs and Carl Voight, alongside student leadership including Student Contact Alex Habumugisha, the Adventist Student Community embodies USC's broader commitment to religious pluralism and interfaith collaboration. The organization actively participates in the university's spiritual life ecosystem, contributing to USC's vision of fostering a vibrant community where students pursue meaning through reflection, free inquiry, and engaged dialogue. For students in Los Angeles seeking authentic spiritual community rooted in Adventist tradition yet open to all seekers, this student organization provides genuine belonging and purposeful fellowship.