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Karen Brennan

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(Fifth) Friday Staff and Faculty Lunch

This is the time of year when we begin to anticipate new life. Both in nature’s cycle and in our own lives. Anticipation motivates us to step out of our comfort zones and to dream about a different future.

Please join us and share your anticipation at Lawrence or in your larger life.

We invite Lawrence friends and faculty to come share their stories at this months Friday Lunch. Soup & Salad will be provided.

Noon at the Center for Spiritual & Religious Life.

Commemoration for Lives Lost in New Zealand

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 Hurvis

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

Food Pantry – Open during break

The Food Pantry will have extended hours during break. Beginning Thursday, March 14, the pantry will be open each weekday until 5pm. Regular Tuesday/Wednesday hours will resume in week 1 of Spring term.

Thursday 3/14
8a-5p

Friday 3/15
8a-5p

Monday 3/18 through Friday 3/22
8am-5pm

Please contact the Center for Academic Success or the Office of Spiritual & Religious Life if you have any questions.

Taize’ this Sunday – Enjoy the light

Candles, scripture, song and chant make up the liturgy of this ecumenical service. Taize’ this week is held at All Saints Episcopal Church. Service begins at 5pm.

As the available daylight increases with each day heading toward spring, let the light of the candles and the spirit of the song further prepare you for what’s to come.

Sunday, February 24
All Saints Episcopal Church
100 N. Drew St.
5pm
Light meal to follow

Fourth Friday Lunch for Employees – Reflection on Commitment

At the beginning commitments can seem simple, over the years some disappear, others change, and some persist.  Bring a story of a commitment that has lasted for many years – and reflect on the things that have nurtured your commitment.

Join fellow staff and faculty in a discussion  for this last Fourth Friday lunch of the term.

Fourth Friday Soup & Salad
February 22
Noon
Center for Spiritual& Religious Life / Sabin House

How Not to Be a Schmuck – rescheduled time

Due to the cold weather cancellations, we have added an additional opportunity to flex and train your character, ask tough questions, and learn to train yourself to be more understanding, compassionate, and attentive.

Please join us!

How Not to Be A Schmuck
Center for Spiritual & Religious Life / Sabin House
Thursday, March 7
12:30 (new time)

Grief Group

Thought the first scheduled gathering of the Grief Group co-led by Linda Morgan-Clement & Terra Winston was canceled due to the cold, this group continues to meet and welcomes anyone who may have suffered a recent loss.

Tuesdays at 7:30
Center for Spiritual & Religious Life – Sabin House
February 5 / February 12 / February 19

Contact the Office of Spiritual & Religious Life for additional information, or reach out to Linda or Terra directly.  

 

LU Unplugged – Seize the Day!

Seize the day!  Plug into your experiences and the people around you in a more focused way.

Unplug from your phone for the day on Thursday, February 7th.

Drop off at Sabin house between 10:30 – 11:30 am.  –check in your phone, record your intention, and receive your LU Unplugged sticker.

Throughout the day, choose from the menu for options for engaging with yourself and others.

Dinner & Reflection – 5:30 – 6:30 is your time to share a meal (no charge to you) and reflect with others on being plugged into the experiences of the day.  At the end of our shared meal time, you will reclaim your phone using your LU ID.

Register via Give Pulse with your LU ID.