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Jacksonville Campus Ministry is an ecumenical ministry that partners with 7 denominations to serve young adults in the Jacksonville area. One of its closest partners is Redeemer Episcopal Church. Over the last few years, we have become aware of the dire housing crisis on campus and are thankful to now be able to serve students by providing safe, affordable, and inclusive housing.
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We spent the summer of 2023 renovating the space so that it went from 4 offices an 2 half bathrooms to 6 bedrooms and 2 full, gender-neutral bathrooms with a full kitchen, common area, a study room, and a laundry area.
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Pastor Sarah is the UNF Chaplain and pastor for Jacksonville Campus Ministry. She has been working with Redeemer Episcopal Church and JCM since 2018 and in campus ministry for over 10 years. She is devoted to creating an affirming and safe space for students and young adults.
Father Wiley is the priest at Redeemer Episcopal Church and has been championing campus ministry and young adult ministry his entire career. We are lucky to be in such a collaborative and innovative partnership.
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On the corner of AC Skinner and Southside Blvd, only 10 minutes from campus. There is a bus stop right next to the church.
Rent: starts at $565/month per room + utilities, which will be subsidized with a grant in 2024.
The Redeemer House includes 7 single occupancy rooms, two full, all-gender bathrooms with a roll-in shower, a full kitchen, a common area, a quiet/study room, and a laundry area. The residential space may be accessed via elevator or stairs.
Service animals and registered emotional support animals (ESAs) are allowed in the residential area, but ESAs are not allowed in other areas of the church buildings.
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Wifi is included with utilities.
Two full, all-gender bathrooms, one with a roll-shower.
There is no on-site security, but there are two Ring doorbells/security cameras for residents.
Well-lit parking lot isavailable 24/7.
Residents may bring their own furniture, or rooms may be fully furnished by the ministry upon request.
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Residents must be an enrolled student at a college or university in Jacksonville, FL
Students who are involved with Jacksonville Campus Ministry and/or Redeemer Episcopal Church are given top priority for the Redeemer House
Students who are enrolled at University of North Florida are given second-tier priority
We welcome and affirm people of every gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation, who are also of every age, race, ethnicity, physical and mental ability, level of education, and family structure, and of every economic, immigration, marital, and social status, denomination, church history (or lack thereof), and so much more. We acknowledge that we live in a world of profound social, economic, and political inequities. As followers of Jesus, we commit ourselves to the pursuit of justice and pledge to stand in solidarity with all who are marginalized and oppressed.
Students are never required or expected to participate in church or campus ministry activities, nor must they be Christians to live at Redeemer House.
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December 15 - Applications for fall 2024 are open.
February 15 - Interviews with potential residents.
March 1 - Housing decisions are made and residents are notified.
March 15 - Leases must be signed for fall 2024.
August 1 - Move-in day, beginning of lease agreement.