We are Canterbury Dallas Episcopal College Ministries. We are a community of young adults ages 18 and up, who seek to follow Jesus and serve others in the Episcopal-Anglican tradition. We are an open community who welcomes everyone as a child of God. We exist to help young adults encourage one another to embrace God’s Love, and equip them as servant leaders to embody Christ to the world. We hope you enjoy your visit and join us for life together.

Looking for Something Different? In a superficial world of social masks and false promises, we want to offer a safe place where you can be who you are, warts and all. In a world immersed in information and drowning in activities, we want to offer a place where you can escape to think, to ask honest questions, and to get real answers. In a world stripped of mystery and spirituality, we want to offer a sacred space to connect with God. In a world where “me-first” is our first priority, and where people are treated as expendable tools to achieve success, we want to bring Christ’s Kingdom of healing and wholeness, as we give ourselves to serve others, loving our neighbors as ourselves. Looking for something like this? Please join us!

Activities for Fellowship and Fun: We meet weekly for food and fellowship at the Canterbury SMU student center, and after Church on Sundays at Saint Michael. We also meet monthly for “Faith and Film” nights where we watch and discuss movies, and for “Theology on Tap”, where we grab a frosty beverage and talk about the intersection of religion and real life. In addition, we have occasional retreats and special events such as going to sports games and cultural experiences. For dates, times, and locations see our online calendar.

Activities for Worship and spirituality: We offer a wide array of weekly worship and prayer experiences. On Sunday mornings at Saint Michael we have Contemporary, Family, and Traditional worship (as well as dynamic Sunday school!). On Sunday night at Canterbury SMU we have Candlelight Communion followed by a free community meal. Throughout the week we have Evening Prayer and Midday Eucharist services at Canterbury (when school is in session). On a monthly basis, we have special worship events, such as Taize mediative worship and Prayer retreats. For dates, times, and locations see our online calendar.

Activities for Growth and discipleship: During the school year, we are packed with opportunities to grow in faith. Sunday mornings feature excellent Bible study and topical discussion classes at Saint Michael. During the midweek, there are several Bible studies for different groups going on at Canterbury SMU (this varies with the semester). On Wednesday nights, we have young adult ministry at Saint Michael. In addition, there are monthly “Faith and Film” nights where we watch and discuss movies, and for “Theology on Tap”, where we grab a frosty beverage and talk about the intersection of religion and real life. For dates, times, and locations see our online calendar.

Activities for Service and outreach: On a monthly basis, we offer community service projects with local area charities and social justice organizations. On a yearly basis, we have mission trips either in the US or abroad, to people and places in need of hope, help, and healing. We also offer connections with a host of local organizations to get personally involved in serving the Dallas area in Christ’s name. For dates, times, and locations see our online calendar, and for charitable organizations to volunteer with, see our links page.

Canterbury SMU college ministry was started in the mid-1940’s. At SMU, the property at 3308 Daniel Street was purchased in 1949, and the 80-seat Saint Alban’s chapel was built in 1953. From its inception, Canterbury was a vital and energetic outreach to young adults, with around a hundred students involved each semester. Over time Canterbury has been responsible for dozens of young persons seeking to become ordained ministers (and even more finding their spouse!).

In 2003 the Canterbury Student Center and Saint Alban chapel burned down, leaving the Canterbury ministry “homeless” for a number of years. Through the valiant efforts of the Canterbury board, we raised enough money to build a new student center and enlarged chapel in 2007 (we are still raising money to finish out the upstairs). With its wonderful facilities, beautiful chapel, and booming organ, this new building promises to be the hub of young adult ministries in the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas for decades to come.

The Rev. Nate Bostian is our young adult minister. Nate grew up in both North Little Rock Arkansas, and Carrolton Texas, where he played high school football. During college Nate came to a passionate faith in Jesus Christ, which set his life on a path to ministry. After a decade of volunteer youth ministry, and 6 1/2 years as a Social Worker working with troubled children and their families, Nate became a professional youth minister at Saint Nicholas in Flower Mound Texas in 2000. Along the way, he married his highschool sweetheart Kim Lyle. In 2002 Nate began youth ministry at Church of the Apostles in Coppell, and in 2003 started the ordination process, going to seminary at Perkins School of Theology. In 2006 Nate began work as the Episcopal Campus Minister at SMU. In 2008 Nate combined this ministry with the young adult ministry at Saint Michael and All Angels. 2008 also brought seminary graduation, ordination as a deacon, and a second child (big year!). Nate and Kim live in Coppell Texas with their children Elise (born 2004) and Taggart (born 2008). When he has free time, Nate enjoys hiking, travel, weightlifting, prayer, reading theology and philosophy, good conversation, and ironic humor.