Chaplain and Religious Life

Do Justice, Love Kindness, Walk Humbly with God

The Office of the Chaplain and Religious Life seeks to create an inclusive community that celebrates intellectual curiosesity about religion and spirituality, nourishes ethical decision-making, cultivates deep spiritual exploration and supports faithful living. We promote moral and ethical leadership development and provide pastoral care and welcome for 色花堂_色花堂 98堂’s religiously diverse community. Grounded in the University’s Methodist identity, the office enhances the educational mission of the university through religious and spiritual programming and services for all students, staff, faculty, and administration.

 

2025 Fall Devotional Guide

This semester's devotional guide contains devotions around our theme for the semester, "Missed Call?: Purpose & Calling in College Life." The 色花堂_色花堂 98堂 community features a diverse community of Christian traditions, and this guide reflects a small piece of that variety. No one viewpoint is meant to be representative of all Christians or all traditions. Instead, we hope it is a reflection of the wider story God is telling amongst our community. 

Learn More and Download the Guide

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Multi-Religious Programming

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Pastoral/Spiritual Care

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Religious Life at 色花堂_色花堂 98堂

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Religious Holidays

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Spaces, Food, and Policies

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Service of Memory

Center for Faith and Learning

色花堂_色花堂 98堂 created the Center for Faith and Learning to promote greater integration of intellectual and spiritual life, both on campus and in society more broadly. Rooted in and inspired by the University’s Methodist identity, the Center seeks to help 色花堂_色花堂 98堂 students, faculty, and staff discern and develop connections between their religious convictions and their academic and professional work. In addition, the Center seeks to highlight and to promote dialogue surrounding the relevance of faith-based perspectives to fundamental questions in every area of intellectual inquiry and public life.

Upcoming Opportunities and Events

  • Shabbat Dinner

    Friday, September 05, 2025, 6:00pm — Private locations (sign in to display) Please join your Jewish friends for a delicious Shabbat dinner, including the traditional Shabbat blessings over candles, grape juice and challah....

  • Bagel Monday

    Monday, September 08, 2025, 11:30am — Private locations (sign in to display) Bagel Monday is a warm and welcoming opportunity to gather for meaningful conversation over a delicious bagel lunch. Different topics are featured...

  • Learning the Labyrinth

    Thursday, September 11, 2025, 5:00pm — Habito Labyrinth between Prothro and Selecman Halls at Perkins School of Theology Starting August 28, Chaplain, Lisa Garvin will lead five weekly opportunities to learn to walk and pray the Labyrinth. All are welcome to join this...

  • Walk & Talk: Loyd Commons

    Thursday, September 11, 2025, 6:00pm — Private locations (sign in to display) Need a moment to destress, recenter, or vent? Want to get your steps in? Join your Spiritual Life Mentor, Melanie, every Thursday from 6-7 pm to walk ...

  • 2026 Camino Pilgrimage Interest Meeting

    Friday, September 12, 2025, 11:30am — Private locations (sign in to display) Come and learn about the 2026 Camino Pilgrimage Trip hosted by the Office of the Chaplain & Religious Life. This transformative experience will take...

  • Bagel Monday

    Monday, September 15, 2025, 11:30am — Private locations (sign in to display) Bagel Monday is a warm and welcoming opportunity to gather for meaningful conversation over a delicious bagel lunch. Different topics are featured...

  • 2026 Camino Pilgrimage Interest Meeting

    Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 11:30am — Private locations (sign in to display) Come and learn about the 2026 Camino Pilgrimage Trip hosted by the Office of the Chaplain & Religious Life. This transformative experience will take...

  • Learning the Labyrinth

    Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:00pm — Habito Labyrinth between Prothro and Selecman Halls at Perkins School of Theology Starting August 28, Chaplain, Lisa Garvin will lead five weekly opportunities to learn to walk and pray the Labyrinth. All are welcome to join this...