ECM at KU

ECM at KU A justice and peace nonprofit in LFK. GUIDING PRINCIPLES

1. Hospitality: Our hearth is open to all.
2.

ECM recognizes that the university and Lawrence communities need welcoming and neutral spaces to cultivate open hearts, minds, and spirits; to carry out difficult dialogues that can help build bridges between different peoples, experiences, religions, and world views; and to build foundations of love and understanding that welcomes a call to compassion and justice while affirming an interdependenc

e with each other and the earth. Respect: We recognize the faiths of others, and we honor and respect how different groups have their own names for and understandings of God’s realm. We do not insist that others become like us in order for us to accept them. This list includes but is not limited to: believers, agnostics and atheists,conventional Christians and questioning skeptics, those of all sexual orientations and gender identities, those of all races and cultures, those of all classes and abilities, and those who hope for a better world and those who have lost their hope.
3. Exploring Spirit: We strive to remain open to mystery, and we find more grace in the search for understanding than we do in dogmatic certainty, and more value in questioning than in absolutes.
4. Community: We dedicate ourselves to forming ourselves into communities dedicated to equipping one another for work we feel called to do: striving for peace and justice among all people, protecting and restoring the integrity of all God’s creation, and bringing hope to those Jesus called the least of his sisters and brothers.

Join us tomorrow, Friday December 5th, at the ECM for the Heat Fest Benefit Concert and Mutual Aid Fair!Mutual Aid Fair ...
12/04/2025

Join us tomorrow, Friday December 5th, at the ECM for the Heat Fest Benefit Concert and Mutual Aid Fair!

Mutual Aid Fair 7:30pm (main floor)
Music 8pm (basement)

$10 PWYC - NOTAFLOF
All ages
Masks encouraged & provided

1204 Oread Ave. Lawrence KS

Since 1905, the ECM has served the Lawrence community as a gathering place for those aspiring to spiritual growth, perso...
12/02/2025

Since 1905, the ECM has served the Lawrence community as a gathering place for those aspiring to spiritual growth, personal development, and social justice.

The past semester has been a successful one for the ECM, with new programs, more events in the building, and growing attendance at Veggie Lunch. In the past four months alone, the ECM has:

- Served 1,500 people across two weekly community meals;

- Hosted an average of two all-ages, alcohol-free music shows each month;

- Partnered with the community on a wide range of new programs, including improv and boxing classes.

While the new activity in our building is exciting, it also creates increased need: for more food, more staff time, and, ultimately, more funding. At the same time, inflation continues to drive up costs for our existing programs. The ECM has always relied on community support. Now more than ever, we need your help to continue operating at our current level and expand our capacity even further.

This holiday season, we hope that you will consider making a donation to the ECM to support us as we continue our work in the community.

PAYPAL: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XV44FSD936WNA

VENMO: https://www.venmo.com/u/ecmatkudonate

You can also make donations from our website (https://www.ecmku.org/donate-index-impact) or mail cash or checks to the ECM, 1204 Oread Ave. Lawrence, KS 66044

TODAY at the ECM Community Center! Join us Saturday, November 22nd at 4pm for a special presentation about radical publi...
11/22/2025

TODAY at the ECM Community Center! Join us Saturday, November 22nd at 4pm for a special presentation about radical publishing and the unique community bonds that can be forged through a love of history and a devotion to physical media. *Tons of radical books for sale during the event!*

Help us welcome to the ECM Community Center! This Friday, September 19th at 6pm.
09/16/2025

Help us welcome to the ECM Community Center! This Friday, September 19th at 6pm.

It's that time again! Join us for Veggie Lunch today, September 4th, from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Free, or by donation. All a...
09/04/2025

It's that time again! Join us for Veggie Lunch today, September 4th, from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Free, or by donation. All are welcome! 💕

It's a great day to share a meal together. We'd love to see you at Veggie Lunch today, Thursday, 8/21. 11:30am-1:30pm.
08/21/2025

It's a great day to share a meal together. We'd love to see you at Veggie Lunch today, Thursday, 8/21. 11:30am-1:30pm.

The Ecumenical Campus Ministry (ECM) seeks nominations for an individual and a community organization whose work exempli...
08/09/2025

The Ecumenical Campus Ministry (ECM) seeks nominations for an individual and a community organization whose work exemplifies the group’s goals of peace, mutual respect, and generosity. The Tom and Anne Moore Peace and Justice Award will be given to individuals and organizations whose work on a local, national, or international level has advanced peace and justice. All Douglas County residents and organizations are eligible for the award.

Nominations are to be made in the form of a letter, not to exceed 250 words, describing the person or organization’s contribution to peace and justice. Supporting documentation such as newspaper stories or endorsements may be included. Those submitting nominations are asked to include their names and phone numbers.

Nominations can be emailed [email protected] with Moore Award in the subject line, or mailed to ECM, 1204 Oread Ave, Lawrence, KS 66044. Nomination deadline is August 25, 2025.

Hey gang, there will be NO VEGGIE LUNCH this week. It's too hot in our building for cooking or eating. Our apologies. Ho...
07/22/2025

Hey gang, there will be NO VEGGIE LUNCH this week. It's too hot in our building for cooking or eating. Our apologies. Hope to see you soon!

No Veggie Lunch at the ECM this week! Sorry, gang. Hopefully we'll see you next week!
07/08/2025

No Veggie Lunch at the ECM this week! Sorry, gang. Hopefully we'll see you next week!

05/29/2025

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It's a great week to share a meal together. We'd love to see you at Veggie Lunch today, Thursday, 5/29. 11:30am-1:30pm.
05/29/2025

It's a great week to share a meal together. We'd love to see you at Veggie Lunch today, Thursday, 5/29. 11:30am-1:30pm.

Need parking for graduation? Park at the ECM Community Center! 1204 Oread Ave., next to the Oread Hotel. $25Funds go tow...
05/15/2025

Need parking for graduation? Park at the ECM Community Center! 1204 Oread Ave., next to the Oread Hotel. $25

Funds go towards our much-needed building repairs. Everyone wins!

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1204 Oread Avenue
Lawrence, KS
66044

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(785) 843-4933

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ECM recognizes that the university and Lawrence communities need welcoming and neutral spaces to cultivate open hearts, minds, and spirits; to carry out difficult dialogues that can help build bridges between different peoples, experiences, religions, and world views; and to build foundations of love and understanding that welcomes a call to compassion and justice while affirming an interdependence with each other and the earth. GUIDING PRINCIPLES 1. Hospitality: Our hearth is open to all. 2. Respect: We recognize the faiths of others, and we honor and respect how different groups have their own names for and understandings of God’s realm. We do not insist that others become like us in order for us to accept them. This list includes but is not limited to: believers, agnostics and atheists,conventional Christians and questioning skeptics, those of all sexual orientations and gender identities, those of all races and cultures, those of all classes and abilities, and those who hope for a better world and those who have lost their hope. 3. Exploring Spirit: We strive to remain open to mystery, and we find more grace in the search for understanding than we do in dogmatic certainty, and more value in questioning than in absolutes. 4. Community: We dedicate ourselves to forming ourselves into communities dedicated to equipping one another for work we feel called to do: striving for peace and justice among all people, protecting and restoring the integrity of all God’s creation, and bringing hope to those Jesus called the least of his sisters and brothers.