Karen Brennan

Join the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life as we move forward in support of the activities and traditions of Ramadan.

Look for campus posters to educate yourself on the significance and meaning of this holiday, read the Leading with Diversity blog for perspectives on working with and teaching to Muslims during Ramadan, and visit the Spiritual and Religious Life webpage to understand how Lawrence is supporting the Muslim community.

Ramadan is approaching and a host of services will be available during this time of fasting, prayer and reflection for the Muslim community. 

In 2019, Ramadan will run approximately May 6 through June 5, according to the Muslim lunar calendar. 

Allow yourself to experience silence, chant and prayer through Taize’. This is a continuation of the regular services that are held at and around Lawrence during the Spring term. All are welcome.

Sunday, April 28, 2019
5pm
Memorial Presbyterian Church
803 East College Avenue

A light meal will follow the service.

Hillel will be hosting a large Seder to which Lawrence students, staff and faculty are invited to attend.

This event will be in Warch Center Esch Hurvis room on Monday, April 22nd and will begin at 6:30pm.  

If you are interested in this celebration and observation, please contact Jason Bernheimer to gather details. Seating is limited.

All Saints Episcopal Church will be host to Taize’ this Sunday. This contemplative worship service includes candles, silence, chant, song, and prayer.

A light meal will follow the service.

Sunday, April 14
5pm
All Saints Episcopal Church
100 N. Drew St.

In the busy culture that surrounds us, this is a time for students, staff and faculty to come together and talk about time, what it means to us as how we use it. Please select the time or location that works best and join us for this Community Conversation.

Monday, April 15th 4pm-5pm
Sabin House Living Room

Tuesday, April 16th   7pm-8pm
Meade Witter Room

Thursday, April 18, 2019  4pm-5pm
Sabin House Living Room 

Friday, April 19, 2019   12pm-1pm
Harper Hall

The Center for Spiritual and Religious Life is a welcoming space for those of many faiths and beliefs around spirituality and religion. It is the campus space where all perspectives of spiritual thought can be considered and explored.

This weekend we will be welcoming conversation and reflection for those who identify as atheist, agnostic, non-believers, secular humanists, or questioning.

Open to Lawrence students, faculty, staff and alumni, the discussion will be led by senior Lawrentian and Interfaith Activator Emily Midyette.

1-2:30pm
Sabin House Living Room

Wednesday, April 10th 4:30-6pm
Open House @ Center for Spiritual & Religious Life

Spring is a natural time of renewal where things begin to emerge from places that have been fallow. Where growth is encouraged, there is also a need for tending to that growth.

Join us at the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life to assemble your personal centering kit. Through objects or actions you can begin to select a path to reconnect with your center, the place from which you draw empathy, courage, strength, and love that then becomes joy in the world.

Allow yourself to experience silence, chant and prayer through Taize’. This will be the first of four services held at and around Lawrence during the Spring term. All are welcome.

Sunday, March 31, 2019
Center for Spiritual & Religious Life – Sabin House

A light meal will follow the service.

In commemoration of the lives lost in the recent massacre in Christchurch, New Zealand, there will be a service held at the Lawrence Appleton campus to encourage and allow for a shared grief space. This service is open to the Lawrence community.

Thursday, March 28
5pm-6pm
Esch

For additional details, please contact the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life or call x7167.