Cincinnati Cru
Cincinnati Cru
Cincinnati Cru is a citywide movement of college students helping college students know, follow, and share Jesus.
Cincinnati Cru is a safe place to come and meet other students, explore your questions about Christianity, study the Bible, and grow in your faith. Whether you’ve been a Christian for a long time, or you’re just checking things out for the first time, we’d love to have you come join us each week at one of the many Bible studies that meet around campus, or at Citywide.
Cru Bible studies meet throughout the week at UC, NKU and TMU. Undergrads of any age are invited to come learn and connect with other students. This semester, our Bible studies are looking at the Gospel of John—learning how to look to Jesus as our real source of life.
All Bible studies start week of 8/25!
UC Women
Info coming August 22!
UC Men
Info coming August 22!
UC Clermont Co-Ed
Tuesdays @ 12:30 | McDonough 105
NKU Co-Ed
Mondays at 6:00 - Norse Commons 116
Tuesdays at 6:00 - SU 323
NKU Men
Wednesdays at 12:45 - SU 323
TMU Women + Men
Both Wednesdays @ 12:00 | (Room info coming soon!)
At Citywide, students from across the Cincinnati area gather together to learn from God’s Word, hear how Jesus changes lives and connect with new friends!
Citywide happens every Thursday at 6:34 in the auditorium of Hughes High School in Clifton. Parking in the garage to the right of the front entrance is free for our use!
Upcoming Dates:
8.28 @ Hughes HS Auditorium
9.4 @ Hughes HS Auditorium
9.11 @ Hughes HS Auditorium
9.18 @ Hughes HS Auditorium
Cincinnati Cru has exciting events throughout the year!
Upcoming Social Events:
UC Photo Scavenger Hunt - Bearcat Commons | 8/20 @ 6PM
KY Popcorn Party - NKU University Suites | 8/21 @ 6:34PM
UC vs. Xavier Soccer Match - Gettler Stadium | 8/24 @ 6PM
New to Cru Overnight - Liberty Heights Church | 9/12 @ 7PM
Cru's BIG Events
Every fall we get away together as a group to connect with others and connect with God. Join us October 17-19.
Cost: $70
Early Bird (by 10/3): $49 Promo Code: EARLY
First Time Early Bird: $28 Promo Code: FIRST
Register Here
Every winter around the US, Winter Conferences connect college students to Jesus. Experience meaningful worship, Christ-centered speakers, and outreach in the city, then bring back a renewed vision for mission to your campus.
Registration Goes Live 9/1/25
This summer thousands of students will go around the world on a Summer Mission with Cru. They will see God move with their own eyes – and through their own lives. As the largest missionary organization in the world, Cru is well equipped to prepare and send you for true gospel impact. Cru staff will lead and invest in you as you take steps of faith to share Christ with others.
In 2019, Cincinnati Cru began an international partnership with Cru in Zagreb, Croatia (known locally as Udruga Fokus).
In Croatia, less than 1% of the population would identify as evangelical Christians (those who believe people are saved by faith, not works). All across the nation, there are college students who have no one to introduce them to Jesus—as many as 250,000 young people may not know anyone who has a personal relationship with Jesus. It is for this reason that Cincinnati Cru has partnered with Udruga Fokus!
Through Christmas break trips, summer missions and 1-2 year internships, we are committing to send laborers out into the harvest fields of Croatia!
Are you exploring what you believe about God? Here are some helpful resources. If you're not able to find what you're looking for, reach out!
We also have a list of churches in Cincinnati that partner with our ministry that we would love for you to consider attending.
Cru is a caring community, passionate about connecting people to Jesus Christ.
Ethan and Kaity met as students at Ohio University, where Kaity studied journalism and Spanish and Ethan studied Middle Childhood Education. Before joining staff in Cincinnati, Kaity interned with Cru at Ohio University and Athletes in Action (Cru’s sports ministry) and Ethan taught sixth grade. They lead our ministry to sorority and fraternity students, as well as provide direction to the staff team and student leaders across our campuses in Cincinnati. They love checking out Half Price Books, going to FC Cincinnati games, and visiting the Cincinnati Zoo with their daughter, Emma.
After graduating with a degree in Agriscience Education in 2018 from The Ohio State University, Rachel spent two years interning with Cru at Ohio State. Not only is she passionate about sharing the Gospel with others, Rachel is an avid Ohio State Buckeyes and Cincinnati sports fan. She also enjoys being in the outdoors hiking and being in the kitchen baking and cooking for friends. She is married to Sam and they love hosting game nights together!
Cru is a caring community, passionate about connecting people to Jesus Christ.