Ancient Tradition. Radical Love.
Join us on Tuesday Nights!
6:00 PM – Share a home-cooked dinner! We provide all meals, and do our best to accommodate any dietary needs.
7:00 PM – Join us for Prayer! We rotate between worship, contemplative prayer, bible study, and discussion.
Find us right across the street from Old Main at:
Canterbury Fellowship
110 S 9th Street
Laramie, WY 82070
About Us
who we are
Canterbury Fellowship is a community of young adults dedicated to exploring and deepening our faith together. While our roots are in the Episcopal tradition, we welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us on this journey. We are a community of seekers, lifelong Christians, and those new to faith. For us, the deep questions about life, death, and God are not only welcome but encouraged. We seek to encounter and embody God’s love - sharing the Good News and living out our faith in meaningful ways.
We gather Tuesday evenings to share a meal and to worship God through conversation, prayer, song, and the practice of hospitality. Many of us attend church on Sundays at St. Matthew's Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Laramie. About once a month, we meet at other times for service projects, game nights, hikes, and so much more! Stay connected on our socials for updates.
We are committed to the belief that God loves everyone, no exceptions. All of us are made in God's image, our diversity reflects God's universal love. People of all genders, sexual orientations, and backgrounds are welcome at Canterbury Fellowship. We hope that you'll join us!
We believe there is One God who creates all things, redeems us from sin and death, and renews us as the Children of God. We promise to follow Jesus Christ as the Messiah, who proclaimed God's kingdom. Through his life, death, and resurrection he defeated death, opened the way to eternal life, and reconciled all things to God. We trust in the Holy Spirit, who is God at work now in the world, the church, and our lives.
We believe the mission of our church is restoration of all people to unity with God and each other in Christ. Our restoration is embodied through prayer and worship, proclaiming the Gospel, and promoting justice, peace, and love.
God's love is reflected to us through actions called sacraments. Baptism, the church's rite of initiation, unites us to Christ and makes us inheritors of God's kingdom. Eucharist (also called the mass, communion, or the Lord's Supper), is the meal Jesus taught his disciples to celebrate together. Through bread and wine, we believe that Christ is made truly present. All are welcome to receive communion at Canterbury Fellowship!
We are part of a Christian denomination known as The Episcopal Church. We incorporate aspects of the Roman Catholic Church, the Orthodox Church, and Protestant traditions. Along with other members of the global network of churches known as the Anglican Communion, we trace our historical roots to the Church of England and 16th century Reformation.
A metaphor for our view of faith is sometimes called the three-legged stool. We use (1) scripture, (2) tradition, and (3) reason to interpret what we believe about God and the movement Jesus started to spread God’s message of love and reconciliation.
For more detail on what Episcopalians believe, check out this link to the educational section of our Book of Common Prayer.
what we believe
What all do we do?
Game Nights
Canterbury House is always open as a third space for students. With a huge board game collection, you never know when a round of Scrabble, chess, or Catan will break out. (Giant Jenga is always a crowd favorite, too)
Service Projects
From river cleanups and food pantry drives to supporting our elders and raising funds for the Laramie Soup Kitchen, we're always finding new ways to serve our community.
So Much More
Whether it’s backpacking through the Wind Rivers, joining a Holy Hike, hitting the road for a spontaneous adventure, or retreating with our sister ministries in Colorado - you never know what we are getting up to next!
Our Chaplain
Rev'd Allen Doyle
Allen is originally from Tennessee, but has called Wyoming home since 2020. He serves as the Director of Campus Ministry for the Episcopal Church in Wyoming, based out of Canterbury Fellowship in Laramie. Before this role he served as the Founding Director of On Sacred Ground - Wyoming Service Corps, and was also the Youth Coordinator for the Episcopal Church in Wyoming. Occasionally, Allen teaches Religion Classes at the University of Wyoming.
When Allen isn't at Canterbury or St. Matthew's Cathedral, you could find him in the mountains, hanging out with friends, making music, or most likely at Taco Bell!
Our House
Canterbury House is a vibrant spiritual hub in Laramie, Wyoming, welcoming individuals from all faith backgrounds to explore and deepen their spirituality. We offer opportunities for growth through our programming, community partnerships, and special events. In addition to Canterbury Fellowship (campus ministry), the house is shared weekly with the Laramie Meditation Group, and the Laramie Friends Meeting (Quakers).
As a safe space, we provide free meals, snacks, laundry facilities, and study areas, along with a relaxed environment for socializing, cooking, playing games, or unwinding by the fire. The Prayer Fence serves as a symbol of our inclusive spirituality, inviting all to leave a prayer and find solace.
Owned by the Episcopal Church in Wyoming, Canterbury House is a gift to the community. Our resident chaplain offers spiritual guidance and support to everyone, regardless of their background. We hope to be a place where all can find nourishment for their body, mind, and soul.
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Canterbury is really the perfect place to dive deeper into your spirituality and faith
Kyle
Philosophy Major
We're open to trying new things and to growing in faith in different ways which is really awesome
Amelia
Education & English Major
Canterbury for me is every Tuesday, showing up, having a warm meal, and being surrounded by friends. It’s like meditation without meditating. It's a great community.
Scott
Engineering Major