We are an open-minded, progressive Christian community.

We are Christian. We strive to follow Jesus in his way of love and justice. Our weekly worship is rooted in the Episcopal and Lutheran (ELCA) traditions, and includes prayer, hymns, discussion of readings from the Bible, and Holy Communion. Some of our members are Lutheran or Episcopalian; some of our members come from other Christian traditions or are exploring Christianity for the first time.

We are progressive. We have a living faith that is open to new ideas. We invite questions and respect scientific inquiry. We want to learn from the experiences of our fellow human beings, including all genders, sexual identities, races and cultures. Jesus calls us to seek life, liberation and love for all.

All are welcome. Come join us!

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We are grateful for the support of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts and the New England Synod of the ELCA. We also rely on alumni and friends for a great deal of our funding. Do you want to help provide spiritual formation, a strong community, and healthy meals to students at MIT?

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Chaplain to the Institute

Rev. Thea Keith-Lucas
617-458-1253
theakl@mit.edu

Hours: Monday-Friday 9-5
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Thea Keith-Lucas was raised on the campus of the University of the South in a family of scientists and engineers. She has been a chaplain at MIT since 2013 and also coordinates Radius, a program that supports ethical reflection about science and technology. Thea earned a BA from Swarthmore College, a Master of Theological Studies degree from Harvard Divinity School, and a Master of Divinity degree from Episcopal Divinity School. Thea was ordained to the priesthood by the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts in 2005 and served parishes in Randolph, MA and Danvers, MA. Thea is currently engaged in several networks for young adult ministry, including serving on the churchwide Young Adult and Campus Ministry Council and on the board of the Charles River Episcopal Co-Housing Endeavor (CRECHE).

Lutheran Chaplain

Rev. Andrew C. Heisen
617-999-9796
heisen@mit.edu

Pastor Andrew Heisen (he/him) is a native New England Lutheran baptized in Ridgefield, Connecticut. He spent six summers working on staff at Calumet Lutheran Camp in Ossipee, NH. He attended Dartmouth College, graduating with degrees in music composition and computer science. This led to four years of working in Johnson & Johnson’s IT “Advanced Technology Research” division and two years as a bartender before attending the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia and then Andover Newton Theological School, from which he received a Master's Degree in Divinity. Pastor Heisen served for seven years as pastor at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Shrewsbury, MA, before becoming a chaplain at MIT. His interests include ecumenical and interfaith cooperation, creativity in fostering communities of faith, teaching, music, and social justice.

Episcopal Chaplaincy Associate

Eden Johnson
edenj@mit.edu

Eden Johnson (they/them) is a Queer theologian originally from Atlanta, Ga and is a recent graduate of Boston University School of Theology with a Master's Degree of Divinity. They assisted in the coordination of Ethics seminars through Radius in the spring of 2022 and are excited to continue serving at MIT with LEM. Their work focuses on the intersections between spirituality, identity, social ethics, and trauma. They currently lead a queer youth group on Sunday nights and always look for opportunities to empower and uplift those who stand at the margins.

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