Come eat. Make music. Ask questions. Find some quiet. Meet people.
Canterbury House is a space for community, creativity, spirituality, and rest at the University of Michigan.
Come for a meal. Make some music. Ask big questions. Find a quiet corner. Meet someone new. Explore what you believe—or don't.
All faiths. No faith. No pressure. Just come as you are.
WHAT RADICAL WELCOME MEANS TO US
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Your Identity Isn't A Debate
You don't have to explain, defend, or minimize who you are to belong here.
Your identity, culture, background, experiences, and the many things that have shaped you are part of what you bring into this community.
You don't have to fit into a particular box, share a particular belief, or become someone different to have a place here.
Whether you know exactly who you are or you're still figuring it out, you get to show up as yourself.
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Your relationships are worthy of celebration.
The people we love and the communities we build shape who we are.
Friends.
Partners.
Families.
Chosen families.
Mentors.
Communities that have carried us through difficult seasons and people we're still learning how to love well.
We believe relationships rooted in love, dignity, care, and mutual respect are worth nurturing and celebrating.
The people who matter to you matter here, too.
3
Your Questions are Welcomed.
You don't need to have everything figured out before you walk through the door.
Ask what you believe.
Question what you've been taught.
Wonder what gives your life meaning.
Wrestle with injustice.
Be curious about faith.
Be skeptical of it.
Change your mind. Sit with uncertainty.
There isn't a right set of questions to bring—and we're not here to hand you easy answers.
Bring your curiosity, your doubts, and the things you're still figuring out. We'll make room for them.
Yes, we are a campus ministry.
No, you don't have to be Christian to participate.
Canterbury House is rooted in the Episcopal tradition, a Christian tradition committed to the dignity of every human being.
But this house is bigger than any one belief.
We welcome people of all faiths and no faith.
You can worship with us.
You can question with us.
You can disagree with us.
You can come for dinner and never talk about God.
There is no belief requirement for belonging here.
PRIDE LIVES HERE
For us, inclusion is about more than saying everyone is welcome.
It means creating a community where queer and trans people are celebrated, where your name and pronouns are respected, where your relationships are honored, and where you can explore spirituality without being asked to become someone else.
Whether you're deeply connected to a faith tradition, recovering from one, curious about spirituality, or want absolutely nothing to do with religion—you have a place here.
BRING YOUR QUESTIONS.
Faith and Identity Get Complicated
You don't need to have the answers.
Honestly, neither do we.
Bring the questions. There's room for them here.
Who am I becoming?
What do I actually believe?
Can I be queer and still be spiritual?
What if I don't believe in God?
How do I find people who really know me?
What am I supposed to do with my life?
Can I disagree with my faith tradition and still belong?
Why do bad things happen to good people?
How do I make a difference when everything feels overwhelming?
What if I'm angry at God?
What if the religion I grew up with doesn't fit anymore?
Where do I go when I don't have it all together?
How do I find meaning beyond grades, internships, and what's next?
What if I'm not sure what I'm looking for?
COME JOIN US
