Each semester, Religious & Spiritual Life offers care communities that give students space to connect, reflect and find support around challenges they may be facing. Group topics vary by semester based on student needs and interests. To learn what care communities are available this semester, email faith@tcu.edu.
Examples of Care Communities
• Communi-TEA: A comfortable space for undergraduate students to build community and talk about life’s journey while enjoying tea and coffee together.
• Community & Crafts: A creative outlet for busy undergraduate students looking for connection and support.
• Discernment & Direction: A supportive space for undergraduate students who are at a crossroads and thinking through their next steps.
• Grad Group: A place for graduate students to connect and find support.
• Grief Group: A supportive community for undergraduate students navigating grief and loss.
Students experiencing food insecurity or needing help accessing meals have several support options available in the Fort Worth community.
Options include:
• Local food pantries: Students can use Tarrant Area Food Bank’s. Find Local Food tool to search for nearby food pantries and confirm current hours before visiting.
• SNAP benefits: Students who are eligible for work-study or who work at least 20 hours per week may qualify for SNAP benefits. Review the Texas Health and Human Services SNAP eligibility information to learn more.
• Free food near campus: Free food assistance is available near campus through University Baptist Church . Please contact Jason at jason@ubcfortworth.org for more information. View the flyer below for details.
Students can meet with a chaplain for spiritual or pastoral care, support during difficult times, or a conversation about questions of faith, meaning and purpose.
If you are already connected with a chaplain, you can find their contact information on our staff page and reach out to them directly to schedule a meeting. To schedule a new appointment, email faith@tcu.edu or call 817-257-7830.
Our phones are monitored Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central time. Voicemail messages left before 5 p.m. are returned the same business day. Messages left after 5 p.m. are returned the next business day. In a crisis, contact the TCU Counseling HelpLine at 817-257-7233 or TCU Police at 817-257-7777.