1. What is IVCF? InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is an evangelical and interdenominational campus ministry. InterVarsity is the largest and oldest campus ministry in the USA.
2. How large is InterVarsity? Across the nation, we were active on more than 560 college campuses and had approximately 34,000 active students and faculty. At UCR, we are one of the main fellowships active.
3. How long has InterVarsity been around? InterVarsity was incorporated in 1941.
4. What does the name mean? InterVarsity actually comes from England where the term "varsity" referred to one's school. InterVarsity literally means "Inter-School" Christian Fellowship.
5. How do I get involved? Just come to any InterVarsity event. You are welcome to anything and everything. Also, feel free to email any of the people listed on this site.
6. Do I have to be a Christian? ABSOLUTELY NOT!! Even if you do not completely agree with what we believe, we encourage you to come and dialogue with us about your beliefs. Come and see what we have to say and we will listen to what you have to say...we promise! There are no qualifications for membership to IV, everyone from every walk of life is welcome.
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at UCR is:
Committed to scripture-based teaching
Inter-denominational
Multi-ethnic
We are a local chapter of IVCF/USA, and share the same: